Tribute Program
Coauthors present a moving tribute to David Arben, a life overflowing with themes of tolerance, self respect, persistence, overcoming trauma, love of life, and taking responsibility for a better future.
Based on Arben's biography, the coauthors created a live program that shares the life of David Arben through storytelling, historical images, and solo violin performance. This program was shared with thousands of students across the country until the pandemic halted all presentations. Thanks to Music in May and its sponsors, a film was created based on the live program which allows us to continue our work sharing the inspiring messages of his life.
UPComing Events
November 8, 2023
Santa Clara, CA: 12:00-12:50pm, Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A hosted by the Santa Clara University Music at Noon Class.
Past Events
Below: An event hosted by the German Consulate General San Francisco & the Goethe-Institut San Francisco where Rebecca paid tribute to David Arben spring 2019 at San Francisco City Hall.
July 16, 2023
Nashville, Tennessee: 4:00-5:30pm, Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A hosted by the Gordon Jewish Community Center.
March 2, 2023
Herndon, Virginia: 9:30-10:30pm, Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A for 80 sixth graders at Crossfield Elementary School.
February 7, 2023
Panama City, Panama: 12:00-1:00pm, Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A at Instituto America for students and staff at Funsincopa Summer Camp in partnership with Sound Impact.
January 23, 2023
Los Angeles, CA: 7pm PT, Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A for students and families at Windward School, an independent school for grades 7-12.
January 23, 2023
Los Angeles, CA: 9:45am PT, Arben program for 600 students at Windward School, an independent school for grades 7-12.
January 7, 2023
Palo Alto, CA: 3pm PT, Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A hosted by the City of Palo Alto, Rinconada Library. Click HERE for more info.
November 9, 2022
In-Person/Online: 5:30p PT/8:30pm EST, In remembrance of Kristallnacht, a screening of the Arben docufilm followed by Q&A hosted by Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
June 15, 2022
In-Person/Online: 6:30-8:00pm PT, Discussion and Q&A with the “5 East Book Club,” a group founded by individuals who used to work together at El Camino Hospital. To join on Zoom, fill out the form on our contact page.
April 24, 2022
Online: 9am PT, Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A presented by the Foundation for Holocaust Education Projects. For reservations, fill out the form on our contact page.
April 23, 2022
San Francisco, CA: 2pm PT, Private screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A hosted by the Rhoda Goldman Plaza, Jewish Assisted Living Facility.
march 24, 2022
San Francisco, CA: Screening of Arben docufilm followed by Q&A, a hybrid presentation hosted by Metropolitan Club. Private club.
February 10, 2022
Felton, CA: Arben docufilm followed by Q&A for students at Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall.
may 29, 2021
YouTube: Premiere and release of the David Arben docufilm directed by Andrew Thompson
may 24 & 25, 2021
Claremont, CA: Six screenings of the Arben docufilm followed by Q&A for students at Claremont High School.
may 18, 2021
Santa Cruz, CA: Five screenings of the Arben docufilm followed by Q&A for sophomores at Scotts Valley High School. 240 students
January 30, 2021
Online: 6-7p, PT, Since the lockdown in March 2020, Rebecca Jackson-Picht and Dr. John Jackson are looking forward to sharing their first Arben presentation on zoom for students and volunteers of International Students, Inc. based in Santa Cruz. Contact us for a link to join.
January 28, 2021
Online: In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a program presented by The New York Institute for the Humanities and Social Studies in collaboration with Collegium Musicum, NJ - featured interviews with Rebecca Jackson-Picht and Polina Nazaykinskaya paying tribute David Arben. View an excerpt of the program HERE.
october 20, 2020
Online: Interview hosted by Music of Remembrance in Seattle Washington featuring Rebecca Jackson, Polina Nazaykinskaya and MOR artists who performed Haim, a piece inspired by the life of David Arben. Click HERE to watch.
february 27, 2020
San Francisco, CA: ARBEN program and Violins of Hope presented by Music at Kohl Mansion at Brandeis School of San Francisco for 200 students, parents and staff.
February 21, 2020
San Francisco, CA: Violins of Hope, a project of Music at Kohl Mansion in partnership with Grace Cathedral - San Francisco premiere of Jake Heggie’s piece Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope, with mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz, violinist Rebecca Jackson, and a string quartet from the San Francisco Opera Orchestra.
February 20, 2020
Berkeley, CA: Epworth United Methodist Church (1953 Hopkins St, 94707) 11:30-1pm. Lunch Bunch Speaker Series, a monthly luncheon helping seniors continue to connect, grow, and engage in community service. ALL WELCOME.
february 16, 2020
San Francisco, CA: Grace Cathedral (1100 California St, 94108), 9:30am. Rebecca performed on the Erich Weininger from the Violins of Hope collection during The Forum featuring Jake Heggie and Avshalom Weinstein. Watch the live video HERE.
This Forum is part of Violins of Hope—San Francisco Bay Area, an immersive eight-week celebration of the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. Through a series of concerts, exhibitions, films, lectures, community conversations and educational programs collaboratively presented by more than forty diverse Bay Area organizations in eight counties, Violins of Hope SFBA showcases this first West Coast appearance of the Violins of Hope.
february 14, 2020
San Francisco, CA: ARBEN program and Violins of Hope presented by Music at Kohl Mansion at Lowell High School for 600 Students
february 11, 2020
Hillsborough, CA: ARBEN program and Violins of Hope presented by Music at Kohl Mansion at Nueva School Middle School and High School for 700 Students
february 11, 2020
San Anselmo, CA: ARBEN program and Violins of Hope presented by Music at Kohl Mansion at San Domenico School for 100 Students
February 9, 2020
San Jose, CA: A project of Music at Kohl Mansion in partnership with Congregation Sinai -world premiere of Jake Heggie’s piece Intonations: Songs from the Violins of Hope, as part of the Violins of Hope commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Rebecca performs along with members of the San Francisco Opera.
february 5, 2020
San Francisco, CA: ARBEN program and Violins of Hope presented by Music at Kohl Mansion at Francisco Middle School for 160 Students
february 4, 2020
Hollister, CA: ARBEN program and Violins of Hope presented by Music at Kohl Mansion at San Benito High School for 800 students
January 31, 2020
San Francisco, CA: Private event
January 10, 2020
Herndon, VA: Crossfield Elementary School, 150 sixth grade students
October 29, 2019
Burlingame, CA: Private event presented by Music at Kohl Mansion in association with the Jewish Community Federation of the Bay Area.
October 13, 2019
Las Vegas, NV: West Charleston Library (6301 W Charleston Blvd 89146) at 2:00pm.
October 12, 2019
Bel Air, CA: Private event also featuring musicians Lisa Shmayevich-Weinstein, Walter Park, & Rebecca Yeh.
August 26, 2019
Santa Fe, NM: Temple Beth Shalom (205 E Barcelona Rd 87505)
August 24, 2019
Santa Fe, NM: Private event
June 11, 2019
La Verne, CA: Hillcrest Retirement Community (2701 Mountain View Dr, Maury Smeltzer Lounge) at 7:30pm. The Claremont Symphony Orchestra invites you to a free book launch. Seating is limited so RSVP by email claremontsymphony@gmail.com.
June 9, 2019
Westlake Village, CA: United Methodist Church Westlake Village (1049 South Westlake Blvd) at 2:00pm. All are welcome to this community event.
June 4, 2019
Thousand Oaks, CA: Temple Etz Chaim (1080 Janss Road, 91360) at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
May 20, 2019
Watsonville, CA: Hall Elementary School for 300 4th-6th Graders
May 2, 2019
San Francisco City Hall: In observance of Yom Ha’Shoah in conjunction with the photographic exhibit, Lest We Forget at Civic Center Plaza, spring 2019.
APR 30, 2019
San Jose, CA: Washington Elementary School, 200 4th-5th Graders
Live Oak, CA: Tierra Pacifica Charter School, 150 4th-6th Graders
APR 5, 2019
Interview on The Impact Entrepreneur Show Podcast
Mar 2, 2019
Aptos, CA: Music in May Event
Feb 28, 2019
San Francisco, CA: Violins of Hope / Music at Kohl Mansion
Feb 5, 2019
Santa Cruz, CA: Sunrise Rotary