- Event Name & description: Yiddish-Klezmer Concert & Dance Party. The Strauss/Warschauer Duo’s uplifting concert, Efnt Dem Toyer (Open The Gates!) about love, unity, and strength of Yiddish culture that spans the generations. With instructed, joyful dancing. Sponsored by Bet Shira.
- Date: October 15, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Location: St. Paul's Social Hall, 1020 Jefferson St. Port Townsend, WA
- Cost/Admission: $15 general public, children under 12 free, Bet Shira members $10. No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds. Encourage RVSP to perryspring@gmail.com
- Sponsor: Bet Shira - House Of Song. Perry Spring, Event organizer.
- Volunteering for info is welcomed. Please call Perry @ 360.316.9600
- Event detail: https://betshira.com/
events.html - Artist’s website: https://www.klezmerduo.com/
or over 30 years, Deborah Strauss and Jeff Warschauer have been at the forefront of the international klezmer and Yiddish music scene. They are renowned worldwide for for their innovative performances, residencies, and workshops. Above all, they are beloved as individuals and as a couple for their ability to inspire and empower people of every age, background and ability.
The Chicago Tribune describes Deborah Straus’ violin solos as “technically perfect and performed with great fervor and emotion”. Acoustic Guitar Magazine stated that “Warschauer’s range of technique and emotion is nothing short of astounding”. Ari Davidow of Klezmer Shack noted that the duo takes “the clay of the everyday and transforms it into a rich audio tapestry” while “highlighting the seamless, beautiful interplay between their vocals, guitar, and violin”.