November 18, 2012

As many listeners know, because of damage during Hurricane Sandy, WBAI has been unable to broadcast from its studios at 120 Wall Street.  We're told that the building is finally accessible, but it's still not certain when we'll have access to key infrastructure (e.g., telephones, internet, ISDN line).  So---thanks to the generosity and engineering skills of  Jeannie Hopper, host of WBAI's Liquid Sound Lounge---today's Beyond the Pale was recorded earlier this week at the studios of Clocktower Gallery Radio, ARTonAIR.org.

Host Jenny Romaine talks with Evan Kleinman and Saul Sudin, the co-producers of the new film Punk Jews, which makes its NYC debut at Manhattan's JCC (West 76th Street and Amsterdan Avenue) on Tuesday December 11 (shows at 7 and 9pm).  For tickets, and further information about the film, click on punkjews.com.

"Punk Jews" follows an underground Jewish community expressing their identity in unconventional ways that challenge stereotypes and break down barriers. From Hassidic punk rockers to Yiddish street performers to African-American Jewish activists, "Punk Jews" shows an emerging movement in New York City of Jews asserting their Jewish identity, defying the norm, and doing so at any cost."

For up-to-date information and commentary on the Israeli assault on Gaza go to: the institute for middle east understanding,  972mag.com, btselem and  electronicintifada.net.