Columbia County Jewish Festival

08/25/2025

08/24/2025

08/01/2025

🎉 We’re on the news! 🎉
CBS 6 Albany featured the Columbia County Jewish Festival, highlighting the family fun, live music, and kosher culture coming to Hudson!

📺 Watch the segment here:
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/inaugural-columbia-county-jewish-festival-offers-free-fun-live-music-and-kosher-eats

🗓 Sunday, August 17 | 1–3 PM
📍 Henry Hudson Riverfront Park, Hudson, NY
🎟 Free admission – RSVP: www.columbiacountyjewishfestival.com

🎶 Live klezmer music
🍷 Kosher wine tasting & food available for purchase
🎨 Kids' crafts & moon bounces
🌞 Cultural booths and community fun for all ages

Come celebrate with us by the river — all are welcome!

07/11/2025

🎶 Meet the Musicians of the Columbia County Jewish Festival! 🎶

We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of talent from New York to New Haven to fill the riverfront with live klezmer, classical, and soulful Jewish music on Sunday, August 17!

🪗 Christina Crowder (Accordion)
A klezmer leader for 30+ years and director of the Klezmer Institute. Based in New Haven, she teaches and performs around the world.

🎼 Zisl Slepovitch (Clarinet)
NYC-based composer, Yiddish educator, and Ph.D. musicologist—fresh off publishing rare klezmer tunes from Belarus and Ukraine.

🎻 Joshua Sussman (Violin)
Albany-based violinist blending Jewish folk, classical, and Chassidic music. His recordings are featured on Naxos Records.

🎻 Laura Melnicoff (Cello)
A genre-blending cellist from Albany. Her classical debut album Bars of Light and Chassidic concert series were backed by NY arts councils.

🎤 Don’t miss their live performances at the Columbia County Jewish Festival –
📅 Sunday, August 17
📍 Henry Hudson Riverfront Park
🎟️ Free & open to all – music, food, kids activities & more!

👉 RSVP now: http://columbiacountyjewishfestival.com

06/27/2025

Announcing, for the first time ever, the Columbia County Jewish Festival! People of all faiths and backgrounds are warmly welcomed to the beautiful Henry Hudson Riverfront Park to celebrate Jewish life and culture.

The festival will begin on Sunday, August 17 at 1:00 PM.

Admission is FREE (!) but signup is required. Please indicate your group size while signing up. Enjoy music and kids' activities at no charge. Food and vendor products will be available for purchase. Donations are greatly appreciated!

Here’s what to expect:

Live Music: Dance and be inspired by a lively Klezmer band featuring musicians from across the Northeast—a joyful and energetic performance you won’t want to miss.

Kosher Eats: 518Kosher will be serving up delicious kosher fare, with cool treats from the Kona Ice Truck.

Kosher Wine Tasting: Sample a curated selection of kosher wines in a relaxed festival atmosphere.

Family Fun: Delight in a variety of activities for all ages, including a bounce house, face painting, games, and more.

Vendor Market: Peruse unique and compelling items from local vendors. Handmade? Yes! Of sentiment? You bet!

Vendors Wanted! Interested in showcasing your products or services? Sign up here.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities: Support a meaningful community event while showcasing your brand to hundreds of local attendees! Email us for more info.

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of Jewish heritage and community spirit. See you there!