Max Goldin Society Jewish Culture Heritage

National Network
Latvia
Address

Vilandes 6-1A
Riga, LV-1010
Latvia

Telephone
+371 27431822
Telephone (other)
+37129210792
E-Mail
ekm.goldins@inbox.lv
E-Mail (2)
peitavshul@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
zeevshul@hotmail.com
E-Mail (4)
jofe.marks@apollo.lv
Mobile Phone
+37127431822
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

Max Goldin was an outstanding Latvian Jewish composer and musicologist, professor of Latvian Academy of Music. The Executive institution ot Max Goldin Society "Jewish Culture Heritage" is the Board consists of 4 members headed by the Chairman of the Board. Budgetary resources available - 10000 Ls a year. Sources of funding:grant programmes - the Municipality of Riga,the Council of Jewish Communities of Latvia, funds, private donations. Modalities of action - concrete projects, concerts, festivals, exhibitions,archive and scientific researches in the field of Latvian Jewish culture. Main partners involved in the organization's projects - Council of Jewish Communities of Latvia,the Embassy of the State of Israel in Latvia and Lithuania, Ita Kozakevich Latvian Associatian of National Cultural Societies, the Municipality of Riga, Latvian Academy of Music etc.

Mission and Objectives

The mission ot Max Goldin Society is - to maintain and develop the Latvian Jewish Culture and traditions, to develop the ethnic dialogue in the field of culture based on the values and ideals of the European Union. Objectives: - the organization of concerts, festivals, exhibitions and other culture activities; - to support scientific research activities, development of the educational programs, CD recordings, archive researches in Latvia and abroad - in the field of Jewish and Israel culture, promotion of Jewish and Israel culture; - to preserve and to explore the creative heritage of Max Goldin and other outstanding representatives of Latvian Jewish culture; - to acquaint the Latvian audience with music written by Latvian Jewish and Israel composers, classical and popular music, Jewish folk music, liturgical and klezmer music; - cooperation with the institutions, dealing with the problems of Jewish culture - in Israel, other countries; - organization and conducting of training, seminars, conferences, workshops, master-classes, the production of multimedia products.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects of Max Goldin Society in 2012: 1. The concert-dedication "To the righteous among the nations". Concert was held on February 1 in Maza Gilde Hall. Partners in this project - Embassy of the State of Israel in Latvia and Lithuania, Municipality of Riga, Ita Kozakevich Association of Latvian National Cultural Organizations, Latvian Academy of Music. The project was supported by Latvian Republic Saeima Social Cohesion Committee, Latvian Archbishop Z.Stankevich. The concert was attended by prominent Riga musicians - male ensemble of "Balsis" choir (conductor - Ints Teterovskis), singer and cantor Vlad Shulman, pianist professor Raffi Kharajanian, violinist Yury Savkin, saxophonist Eduards Raubishko etc. 2. Music festival "Remembering the hand of conductor" dedicated to the memory of professor Ludmila Pismennaya (Latvian Academy of Music). Partners in this project - Municipality of Riga, Latvian Academy of Music, the Council of Jewish Communities of Latvia. Two concerts of the Festival were held in November-December in Latvian Academy of Music Concert Hall and in the Concert Hall of Riga Jewish Community House - with the participation of prominent Riga musicians - mixed choir of Latvian Academy of Music, conductor - Maris Sirmais,pianist professor Raffi Kharajanian, singer and cantor Vlad Shulman, violinist Yury Savkin, ballet soloists of Latvian National Opera Pauline Druka un Sergej Sosnovsky. Concerts was visited by about 600 spectators. 3. Performance in "Jaunais Rigas teatrs" - "Secrets of the Kabbalah" by I.Bashevis-Zinger - consultation on Jewish tradition and music.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We plan to begin the work of Max Goldin Society website in the next month. At the moment we are cooperating with the websites of Ita Kozakevich Association of Latvian National Cultural Organization and the Council of Jewish Communities of Latvia.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Cooperation with the Anna Lindh Foundation corresponds to the goals of Max Goldin Society. We want to participate in the events organized by the Foundation, promote the values of Jewish and Israel culture, cooperate with organizations involved in the culture of the Mediterranean countries.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vlad Shulman
Head of the organisation
Vlad Shulman
Contact (2) Full Name
Mark Jofe