Who is Hadar Maoz?

Raised on the devotional music of her Persian and Bukharian heritage, Hadar learned sacred drumming, chanting, and playing the Tar, a stringed instrument dating back to the Second Temple.

But she doesn’t just play the Tar. She reinvents it, blending ancient melodies with blues, groove, and modern electronic beats.

Ancestral tradition meets modern musical forms in a sound you can’t resist.

Hadar dances psalms, drums prayers, and sings the stories of her ancestors with fierce passion and a contemporary edge. Her show is living proof that tradition can be both deeply spiritual and wildly fun. And yes, she even moonwalks with her Tar!

Joined by renowned violinist Maestro Johannes Graber, Hadar Maoz offers Winnipeg audiences a performance unlike anything they’ve seen or heard before.

This is more than a concert. It’s a cultural celebration you won’t want to miss.

Want to see Hadar for yourself?

Click below to watch a live performance and then make sure you’re with us at the Berney Theatre on November 4!

And That’s Just the Beginning!

As you prepare to groove with Hadar Maoz, it’s time to get excited about a whole week of films, art, workshops, music, food, and family-friendly fun.

Here’s just a taste of what’s coming up at JFest WPG:
 

Keren Peles: LIVE in Winnipeg

Sat, Nov 1 | 8:00 p.m.
Seven Oaks Performing Arts Centre | 711 Jefferson Avenue
An evening that promises emotion, energy, and timeless melodies you will carry with you long after the last note.
$50 General | $75 Premium (first 8 rows)

Structure and Imagination: Visual Art Exhibit Opening

Sun, Nov 2 | 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Free | No registration required
Step into a world where memory meets creativity in a one-of-a-kind group show. [More Info]

The Ring (Best of the Fest Film)

Mon, Nov 3 | 7:30 p.m. | $12
A powerful, humorous, multi-generational journey from Budapest to the heart. [Grab Tickets]

Watercolour Hebrew Blessings Workshop

Wed, Nov 5 | 6:30–9:30 p.m. | $18
Paint. Create. Connect. [Grab Tickets]

Jewish Soul of Rock ‘N’ Roll with the Flatland Famous Band

Thu, Nov 6 | 7:30 p.m. | $35
From Dylan to Geddy Lee — it’s time to turn it up. [Grab Tickets]

Family Shabbat Dinner with Dr. Marky Weinstock

Fri, Nov 7 | 6:00 p.m. | $18/adult | $15/child
Music, stories, food, and fun for the whole family. [Grab Tickets]

Bad Shabbos (Best of the Fest Film)

Sat, Nov 8 | 8:00 p.m. | $12
A hilarious Shabbat murder mystery gone off the rails. [Grab Tickets]

YelaDudes! KidFest

Sun, Nov 9 | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | $15/child
Parents and Children under 3 FREE | Registration still required
Bounce houses, crafts, concerts, and total kid bliss. [Grab Tickets]