“From Paris With Love” is the theme of this year’s Kehilath Israel Synagogue Grand Givers fundraising event.
This year marks the 48th Grand Givers event, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the synagogue (10501 Conser, Overland Park, KS 66212).
Last year’s Grand Givers featured Parisian musicians and singers who are former members of the choir of the Grande Synagogue de la Victoire, where K.I. Cantor Aron Hayoun previously sang. Many of the musicians from last year are returning to perform a new lyrical concert highlighting musical styles from light opera to Broadway showtunes. This year’s concert will feature a specially prepared selection of love songs.
“Due to the enthusiastic response from last year’s concert, we are bringing back that same level of musical artistry and some of the same performers,” said Grand Givers co-chair Shari Sokol. “They loved Kansas City and the warm reception they received so much that they are eager to return.”
“This is a not-to-be-missed event,” said co-chair Dr. Michael Sokol. “It comes from the heart, as all the performers have a personal relationship with our cantor. This concert, featuring love songs, is a gift of love from the performers to K.I. Synagogue, and we encourage all in the community to attend.”
The performers will include classically-trained singers Maxime Cohen, Ronan Meyblum, Benoit Riou, Artavazd Sargsyan, Dominique Trouve, Ping Zhang; violinist Jean-Claude Tartour; and pianist/conductor Emmanuelle Souffran.
“In these tense and uncertain times, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to share a little love,” Dr. Sokol said. “This concert will bring both joy and love into our community.”
There are a variety of tickets available for purchase, including regular tickets for two people and “Grand Givers” and “Dreiseszun Grand Givers” tickets with admission for up to 10 or 20 people, respectively, with a private pre-concert reception and preferential seating; and “Dreiseszun Grand Givers” tickets which include admission for up to 20 people.
Tickets for corporate sponsors are also available and admit up to four people. All corporate sponsors will be acknowledged in the event’s program.
All ticket holders will be entered in a raffle for prizes, including Kansas City Chiefs tickets and tickets to upcoming theater events.
For more information and tickets, those interested can visit kisyn.org/event/grand-givers-2024, call (913) 642-1880 or email Karen Smith at .
