Neranenah (Atlanta Jewish Music Festival) 2023-2024

Neranenah, formerly known as the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, takes place at various locations throughout Atlanta, celebrating Jewish heritage through music and arts. The new name Neranenah is translated from Hebrew as “come together and sing.”

Festival Highlights

Neranenah entertains and connects diverse audiences by exploring Jewish contributions to music and the performing arts, celebrating their intersections with other cultures and communities. The festival features a variety of genres, including jazz, classical, funk, soul, pop, and R&B. Its curated lineups showcase Grammy-winning artists like the Bill Charlap Trio as well as emerging bands.

Program

Each season, Neranenah meticulously plans high-quality, unique Jewish live music and arts experiences designed to entertain, connect, and educate its wide audience. The season typically features a Signature Showcase Weekend, Signature Shows, Community Collaboration Shows, and Masterclasses.

Educational Entertainment

The Atlanta Jewish Music Festival not only entertains but also educates. It includes lectures by musicians and historians like Ben Sidran and many others. The festival aims to engage the entire Atlanta musical community, presenting artists who reflect their cultural heritage and make a contribution to the music world.

History of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival

Atlanta Jewish Music Festival was started in 2009 by Russell Gottschalk to showcase contemporary Jewish music and educate people on Jewish culture. Since 2010, it also included a one-day Spring Festival as a special event. Over time, the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival has managed to consolidate the Jewish community of the South under the power of music and artistic experiences.