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    Sold Out – Concert to Benefit HIAS Pennsylvania

    Wednesday, June 21, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Thank you to the wonderful musicians who donated their time!

    United for Immigrants: A Benefit Concert for HIAS Pennsylvania

    Join us on Wednesday, June 21st, at 6PM, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, for an evening of lively music from around the world performed by Jennifer Montone of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and other professional musicians.

    Music from Afghanistan, Argentina, Congo, Eritrea, Myanmar, Ukraine, and the United States will be performed, along with a medley of traditional Jewish folk songs. This benefit concert will include the tango Oblivion by beloved Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla.

    The musicians volunteering their services are:

    Jennifer Montone – horn
    Yoori Kim – violin
    Becky Ansel – violin
    Marjorie Goldberg – viola
    Jonathan Fink – cello

    Tickets are $25 ($10 for students) and can be purchased below.
    All proceeds will support HIAS Pennsylvania’s work helping immigrants build new lives.

    This event is a special opportunity with limited seating. Registration is required.
    Please register below by Friday, June 16th, 2023, to ensure attendance.

    The Philadelphia Ethical Society is located at 1906 Rittenhouse Square. The building is wheelchair accessible by means of a custodian-operated lift at the Manning Street entrance, and there is an accessible restroom.

     

    HIAS Pennsylvania is the registered fictitious name of HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia; tax ID number 23-1405597. The official registration and financial information of HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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