VOICED: Pre-war Jewish mandolin orchestra re-formed in Poland

The video discusses the revival of the Gare mandolin orchestra, a Jewish band from the 1930s Warsaw suburbs, now based in San Francisco. Abner Yana, inspired by a pre-war photo, pays tribute to the original musicians. The video provides historical context about Gora Kalvarija, a hub of Jewish culture before the Holocaust, and the impact of Nazi occupation. It highlights the modern revival of the orchestra, with concerts planned across Europe, emphasizing the cultural significance of Gare.

What inspired Abner Yana to pay tribute to the Gare mandolin orchestra?

• A modern concert he attended

• A book he read about the orchestra

• A pre-war photo he discovered

• A family member's story

What was the approximate Jewish population in Gora Kalvarija before World War II?

• 3,000

• 6,000

• 9,000

• 12,000

Where were the Jewish residents of Gora Kalvarija moved during the Holocaust?

• Auschwitz

• Warsaw Ghetto

• Dachau

• Bergen-Belsen

How many mandolin players are involved in the modern recreation of the orchestra?

• 5

• 8

• 11

• 14

What is the emotional significance of Gare for Abner Yanai?

• It is where his grandfather played

• It is where he learned to play the mandolin

• It is where he met his wife

• It is where he was born