Girls in Trouble Concert: Indie-Folk Songs about Women in Torah

Internationally touring musician and poet (and Towson High alum) Alicia Jo Rabins brings ancient legends of Biblical women to life with her critically-acclaimed musical midrash and storytelling project, Girls in Trouble.

Alicia Jo Rabbins is outdoor in front of a cityscape holding a violin. Photo credit to Alicia Rose

November 24, 2024 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM

Third Space

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Alicia Jo Rabbins

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About the concert: Internationally touring musician and poet (and Towson High alum) Alicia Jo Rabins brings ancient legends of Biblical women to life with her critically-acclaimed musical midrash and storytelling project, Girls in Trouble. Her three albums weave music and poetry into beautiful, haunting melodies; with her violin, loop pedal and guitar, she captivates audiences with songs ranging from orchestral strings to bluegrass-inflected ballads. Come encounter the women of Torah as you’ve never heard them before, then join a conversation between Alicia and Rabbi Jessy.

About Alicia: Alicia Jo Rabins is a writer, musician, composer, performer and Torah teacher. The New York Times calls her voice “gorgeous”; the San Francisco Chronicle calls her writing “a poetry page-turner, both sexy and humble.” Alicia is the creator and performer of Girls in Trouble, an indie-folk song cycle about women in Torah which includes three albums and accompanying study guides, and the award-winning independent feature film, A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff. Rabins is the author of two poetry collections, Divinity School (APR/Honickman First Book Prize) and Fruit Geode (finalist for the Jewish Book Award), as well as a memoir forthcoming from Schocken Books in 2026. Alicia grew up in Towson, where she attended Towson High School and learned to play violin at the Peabody Prep. Visit her at www.aliciajo.com.

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