Weitzman Fall Preview with Rachael Sage and Avi Wisnia

Ease out of summer and into a fresh season of culture and connection at The Weitzman! We’re kicking things off with an evening of music, mingling, and community—free for Museum members.

Enjoy drinks, light bites, and a preview of the exciting programs ahead, then settle in for a special double bill featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and beloved Philadelphia-based artist Avi Wisnia. Sage—known for her poetic lyrics, soulful vocals, and deeply Jewish sensibility—has toured with legends like Judy Collins and Ani DiFranco, earning critical acclaim for her genre-blending sound across more than 20 albums. Wisnia brings his own captivating blend of jazz, pop, and Brazilian bossa nova, drawing on his family’s musical roots and personal journey to create performances that are as heartfelt as they are unforgettable.

Whether you’re a longtime member or just getting to know us, this is your moment to reconnect, recharge, and celebrate what makes The Weitzman a dynamic hub for Jewish culture and creativity.

More About Rachael Sage

Described by Blurt Magazine as “the Carole King of her generation”, Rachael Sage is a vibrant Jewish singer-songwriter from NYC’s Lower East Side, whose live performances contain playful Yiddishkeit and who sings about everything from the beauty of Shabbat (“Invisible Light”) to the Kabbalah (“Ode To A Sailor”) to The Holocaust (“93 Maidens”). In recent years, fans have enjoyed her unique revamp of the classic Yiddish song “Umru Meine“, along with her holiday singles “Tchatchkes & Latkes” and “Hanukkah In The Village”. 

Influenced by her parents’ classical, Broadway and “oldies” records – as well as music she heard in synagogue – Sage received a 4-track tape recorder for her Bat Mitzvah and her first gig was composing music for Anti-Defamation League educational videos. Since her early years, she has performed her unique hybrid of folk-pop all over the world including in Tel Aviv, Berlin and at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where her shows “Sequins & Shpiel” and “Stop Me If I’m Kvetching” received rave reviews. Additionally, Sage has appeared at The Jewish Music Awards, Baruch PAC’s “Solo In The City” series featuring Sandra Bernhard and Tovah Feldshuh, The National Yiddish Theater Gala at Lincoln Center (where she sang with Mandy Patinkin), and also performed with original cast members of “Fiddler On The Roof” at The Museum of Jewish Heritage. In the true spirit of tikkun olam, Rachael – a self-described “cancer thriver” celebrating 6 years in remission – is also an activist and philanthropist who has supported various charities through her musical endeavors, including The National Foundation for Women’s Cancer, National Network For Youth, and American Refugee Committee.

More About Avi Wisnia

Avi Wisnia is an award-winning singer/songwriter, finding inspiration in 1950’s west-coast jazz, acoustic American folk, Brazilian bossa nova, and contemporary piano pop. Avi’s clever lyrics give a knowing nod to his contemporaries, while his smooth vocals and deft piano skills assure you that this is truly something new. Based in Philadelphia, he now tours in support of his newest studio album, “Catching Leaves,” performing in prestigious venues around the world – from the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC to The Kennedy Center in DC to concert tours in Japan, Poland, and Brazil. His single “Sky Blue Sky” was recorded via satellite between Philadelphia and Brazil, winning recognition from the Philadelphia Songwriters Project and Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. In addition to being a performing songwriter, he has given a TED Talk and performed with The Moth storytellers and runs the Philly Songwriters Circle collective. He and his music are also featured in the PBS Documentary “How Saba Kept Singing,” which was most recently nominated for an EMMY-Award. More info at www.aviwisnia.com.

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