Tzavta # 53 Jamie Bernstein

We were incredibly honored to host a special TzavtaBrunch Salon with the inimitable Jamie Bernstein—writer, narrator, filmmaker, and eldest daughter of the legendary Leonard Bernstein.

A collaboration with Calgary Pro Musica and moderated by the brilliant Christina Frangou, we gathered for an intimate morning filled with inspiration, music, and conversation—accompanied by a gorgeous, bountiful brunch featuring Jamie’s favorite foods.

Jamie spoke about legacy, music, and the arts as a conscious force for humanity—how creativity can shape a better world. A longtime ambassador for her father’s life and work, she brings warmth, wit, and deep insight to conversations about culture, connection, and meaning. Her approach—storytelling as activism—aligns deeply with the mission of Odem’s World Foundation: to center women’s voices, foster unapologetic connection, and elevate intellectual engagement through the arts.

She also shared her acclaimed memoir, Famous Father Girl, which was available for purchase and signing.

JAMIE BERNSTEIN - GUEST SPEAKER

Jamie Bernstein is a writer, filmmaker, and speaker whose work preserves and expands the legacy of her father, Leonard Bernstein. Through books, narration, and public appearances, she explores music, storytelling, and the arts as vehicles for connection, education, and social impact.

CHRISTINA FRAGOU - MODERATOR

Christina Frangou is an independent journalist who has been recognized with some of Canada’s most prestigious awards for print journalism, including a National Newspaper Award and four National Magazine Awards. She is the 2022 recipient of the Landsberg Award, given by the

Canadian Women’s Foundation and the Canadian Journalism Foundation for her efforts to shed light on gender injustice. Her work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Guardian and Chatelaine, and she is a contributing editor at Maclean’s.