Jewlicious Festival brings modern approach to Jewish culture through entertainers, activists and artists

Jewlicious Festival will present the eighth annual Jewlicious Music and Culture Festival Feb. 24, 25 and 26 on the historic Queen Mary. The nation’s largest Jewish weekend cultural event, the three-day festival will bring a hip, modern approach to Jewish culture through world-renowned musicians, artists, speakers, activists, and change-makers. The eclectic celebration has been described as a special blend of TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design conference), Burning Man and Jewish summer camp. In past years the popular festival has attracted more than 1,000 Jewish students and young adults from 20 states, six countries, and more than 60 colleges and universities.
Special performers for the 2012 Jewlicious Festival include the actress and neuroscience PhD-holder Mayim Bialik (Blossom, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Big Bang Theory), Los Angeles band The Aggrolites (who have performed at Coachella, the Vans Warped Tour, and South by Southwest festivals), comedian Todd Barry (who has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman and Conan) and Moshe Kasher (the 2009 iTunes Comic of the Year who has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Chelsea Lately). Musicians Moshav, Wellspring and Dustbowl Revival will be playing sets as well.
The festival will also feature many speakers and educators addressing critical issues including social justice, alternative energy, The Occupy Movement, Israel, and Jewish spirituality and sexuality.