Billed by its organizers as the “Jewish Coachella,” but with an ever so slightly more professional and civic focus in addition to the good times, the Jewlicious Festival returns to SoCal this weekend, to the house that Noah’s (Bagels) built. With music, sports, workshops, films, art, readings, and all manner of good-will fun and games, this year’s festival’s biggest headliners share more than membership in the tribe — they also cross boundaries. Hip-hop star Matisyahu, boxing champion Yuri Foreman, and the Dalai Lama’s librarian are just a few examples of the fascinating Jews playing against type; but there’s no shortage of the progressive culture, human rights, and first-rate comedy we’re known for.
– Shana Nys Dambrot
Original article appears at: http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2010/2/19/jewlicious-festival-feat-matisyahu
