WE ARE PROUD TO HOST
VIOLINS OF HOPE
EAST BAY 2026!
Violins of Hope is a collection of restored violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. These instruments have survived concentration camps, ghettos, pogroms, and many long journeys to tell remarkable stories of injustice, suffering, resilience and survival.
Concerts
Sponsorship
Exhibit
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2023 Violins of Hope
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Concerts
Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Monday, October 19, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Bankhead Theater, Livermore
2400 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550
Join us in Livermore for an unforgettable musical experience as Lindsay Deutsch and her trio Take3 bring enchanting sounds of Violins of Hope to life once again! Enjoy uplifting concerts featuring captivating pieces by contemporary Jewish composers such as Neil DIamond's America!. Avshi Weinstein, co-founder of Violins of Hope, will also share the inspiring stories behind these remarkable instruments. Don’t miss this unique journey through time and music!
Exhibit
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Bankhead Theater, Livermore
2400 1st St
Livermore, CA 94550
Celebrate the resilience of the human spirit through music. This exhibit showcases the remarkable journey of the restored violins, each with its own unique story, and highlights the founders' dedication to preserving this important legacy. Through videos and personal testimonies, we invite you to explore the orchestras that emerged in these challenging times, reminding us of the power of music to uplift and inspire.
Schools
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Schedule TBD
Join us for a series of free educational concerts featuring the enchanting sounds of violins at middle and high schools in East Bay's Tri-Valley region. Experience the vibrant performances by the Jewish Klezmer group Veretski Pass, featuring violinist Cookie Segelstein and accordionist Joshua Horowitz. Avshi Weinstein, co-founder of Violins of Hope, will share captivating stories behind several of the instruments. Teachers can enhance their students' Holocaust education with a complimentary guide, generously provided by the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
Sponsorship
East Bay Holocaust Education (EBHEC) is honored to bring Violins of Hope back to Livermore in the San Francisco East Bay October to November 2026. Violins of Hope is a collection of restored violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. These instruments have survived concentration camps, ghettos, pogroms and many long journeys to tell remarkable stories of injustice, suffering, resilience and survival. The collection was assembled and restored by Israeli
master violin maker, Amnon Weinstein, and his son, Avshi Weinstein.
In some cases, the ability to play the violin spared Jewish musicians from more grueling labors or death. Nearly 50 years ago, Amnon heard such a story from a Holocaust survivor who brought him a violin for restoration. This man survived the Holocaust because his job was to play the violin while Nazi soldiers marched others to their deaths. When Amnon opened the violin’s case, he saw ashes. He thought of his own relatives who had perished and was overwhelmed. Amnon put out a call for violins from the Holocaust that he would restore in hopes that the instruments would sound again. Violins of Hope was born.