WOODY GUTHRIE AND HIS JEWISH CONNECTIONNora Guthrie presented “Holy Ground” at our November General Meeting. The speaker, daughter of Woody Guthrie, iconic folk music composer/ singer gave a presentation that included photos, music excerpts, writing and artwork that illustrated the creative collaboration between Woody Guthrie and his Jewish mother-in-law, esteemed Yiddish poet, Aliza Greenblatt. The presentation to a packed house was well-received. Click photos to enlarge.  Nora Guthrie with Marilyn Sirulnick, Fran Einiger, Elizabeth Halverstam, Jane Abraham, Ruth Seitelman
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