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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Frame Drumming! Rhythm for Your Soul

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Would you like to learn the art of the frame drum? In a world full of rushing, disconnection, and chaos, the frame drum – the world’s oldest instrument – can be an amazing antidote. This class will soothe your nervous system, shift you into a feeling more connected, and strengthen your own inner rhythm.

In Jewish tradition, this is Miriam’s drum, the “Tof Miriam” that Miriam and the women played to celebrate freedom after crossing the Red Sea. Experience the liberation of drumming for yourself! This session is led by Natanya Apfelbaum who has studied the frame drum in Sicily at the Bottega delle Percussioni and Arci Tavola Tonda, online with Miranda Rondeau and Yshai Afterman, and in Turkey with Mert Nar and other teachers.

This class is an introduction to the upright style of the frame drum, the most ancient way of playing the drum. No musical experience is required. Expect to learn the basic strokes and a couple of rhythms to play.

Use code TRIBE12-FIFTY for 50% off!

Tribe 12 connects people in their 20s/30s to Jewish life and community in Philadelphia today so they will choose to stay connected tomorrow. We welcome people who identify as Jewish, whose partner is Jewish, or who are exploring Judaism.

If you require any accommodations in order to fully participate in our programming, please see our page on accommodations. If you require any financial assistance to participate, contact us at info@tribe12.org.

By attending this program, you are committing to follow our Code of Conduct. If you feel that the Code of Conduct is violated at any Tribe 12 program, you can find information on reporting an incident here.

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$18

Location

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S. Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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