A Jewish Requiem: Music, Memory, and the Will to See
Concerts
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1h 19m
Simon Sargon, Bernard-Henri Lévy, and PAS Clergy
Experience a night of powerful musical performance and remarks that reaffirm our commitment to "never again." Featuring the world premiere performance of Azkara, a Jewish “Requiem” composed by Simon Sargon, and reflections from Bernard-Henri Lévy on the international hotspots and human rights issues that call us to urgent, active response.
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