The Festival is a showcase for Jewish artists and/or Jewish art -- and our web site houses a year-round directory to Chicago area Jewish artists, many of whom have been Festival participants. Entries to the Festival must be original works and can be produced in any media. The Festival has over 100 artists from around the U.S. and other parts of the world.

Since its first production in 1980, the Festival has always presented the best of nationally renowned Jewish performers, including, Theodore Bikel, Rabbi Joe Black, David Broza, Debbie Friedman, Peter Himmelman, Jeff Klepper, Lisa Loeb and Peter Yarrow. Alongside them have been an impressive array of local performers who add depth and excitement to the Festival.

A major reason for the tremendous success of the Festival is the support of co-sponsoring organizations like yours. Through the efforts of organizations we are able to reach thousands of people with our publicity and truly bring together the Jewish community.