Danit Berkovitz brings to the stage Tes Fest Opereta Idiș “Golden Bride” – A story about roots, identity and Jewish cultural heritage. Discover her message and personal connection with Romania before the premiere.
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On May 24, 2025, the Jewish State Theater in Bucharest is hosting the premiere of the show “Golden Bride” (The Golden Bride), during the XA edition of the International Idiș Tes Fest Theater Festival.
The main role is interpreted by the talented Israeli soprano Danit Berkovitz, who has strong links with Romania.
Tes Fest (May 21-30, 2025) proposes this year on the Bucharest stage a selection of shows dedicated to the Idiș Theater, bringing to the fore a valuable cultural tradition.
The premiere of a classic work translated into Romanian and English, on the Tes Fest stage
show “Golden Bride” It presents in the foreground a classic opera in idiiș, translated for the first time in Romania both in Romanian and in English. It is an exceptional production that revives the tradition of the Idiș theater on the Bucharest scene, in a cultural context loaded with history and emotion.
The premiere of the play will be presented on the stage of the Jewish State Theater in Bucharest by Yiddishie Theatre in Israel, in cooperation with Jerusalem Lyric Opera.
A show about identity, family and cultural heritage with an exceptional interpretation
At the center of this story is Danit Berkovitz, a soprano that has conquered the international scene through its talent and which brings a powerful message about roots, family and identity to Romania.
Raised in Israel, in a family that keeps the connections with Romania-including his grandfather, Dr. Herman Berkovitz, the personal doctor of the longest Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu-Danit is a living bridge between two worlds.
Personal and artistic ties between Romania and Israel
Dr. Herman Berkovitz, also close to the Royal House of Romania, is a reputed Israeli doctor of Romanian origin, born in Târgu Lăpuș. He emigrated to Israel in the 1970s, where he built a remarkable medical career. Beyond the professional activity, it was dedicated to promoting the relations between Romania and Israel, being called Romania’s honorary consul in Israel. In this capacity, he has collaborated closely with several Romanian premiers in recent decades.
Thus, the arrival of Danit Berkovitz in Bucharest is not only an artistic appearance, but also a symbolic return in a space with a deep personal and historical load.
A cultural event to be unrave and a dialogue about roots
“Golden Bride”a story about identity, love and roots, is all the more exciting as it is played in a city where the Idiș Theater had a living but fragile tradition. The return of this classic text on the Romanian scene, through a vibrant interpretation and an international distribution, represents a cultural event to be unraveled.
“Truth” He talked to Danit Berkovitz about his role, the connection with Romania and what it means to bring the idiich language back to the heart of Eastern Europe. Here are some of his responses, we will return widely in a brand “Weekend Adevărul”.
Interview with Danit Berkovitz: between tradition, theater and Romanian links
1. What does this classic idiiș operate in Bucharest, in front of the Romanian public mean for you?
Danit Berkovitz: For me, it is very important to keep the Jewish tradition alive and to offer a perspective on the life of the Jewish community in the diaspora. It is a story without age, relevant in any historical period.
2. The show will be translated into Romanian and English. How important is the accessibility to keep the Idiș theater live?
Danit Berkovitz: It is essential, because this way I can understand the show and those who do not speak idiich. We can reach a wider audience and give a stronger impact. I think it is very important to bring the Idiș opera, because they are part of the cultural life of Romania. It is emotionally important to me, because of my family roots, and that’s why I feel so close to the role of Golde.
3. What personally attracted you to the role of Golde?
Danit Berkovitz: Because my family, from both sides, comes from the diaspora, family values and traditions are very important to me. That is why I feel very close to the character Golde, who chooses the love in the face of wealth and materialism. Golde puts the family and love above wealth and materialism. Her story talks about family values, identity and hope, which are very close to me.
4. What is your personal connection with Romania and how does it feel to return here through art?
Danit Berkovitz: I am a descendant of the Holocaust survivors and I know the history of my family here. It is an honor to come back through art and bring to life an almost lost culture.
5. What do you hope for the Romanian public to understand from “Golden Bride”?
Danit Berkovitz: I hope to understand the importance of family values, identity, hope and continuity, but also to promote intercultural understanding and fight against hatred.
6. Do you have a message for the Romanian public before the premiere?
Danit Berkovitz: Accept cultural diversity, respect family values and stand against hatred and anti -Semitism. We want to live in love and peace.
“Golden Bride” – between identity, memory and cultural rebirth ”
“Golden Bride” It is more than a show – it is a bridge between cultures, a dialogue between generations and a celebration of identity and hope. The Jewish State Theater in Bucharest invites you to live this unique experience on May 24, 2025, from 7:00 pm (tickets can be purchased from the Mystage.ro platform), in an event that brings to the fore an almost forgotten artistic tradition.
Come to discover the Golde story and be part of this exciting return of the Idiș Theater in Romania!
The full interview, in which Danit Berkovitz speaks wider about his Romanian roots, the family memory of the Holocaust, but also about its artistic path in the Idiș Theater, will be published soon in the weekend edition of “Truth”.
