Yiddish Book Center, July 12, 2013 — “Lazar Weiner’s son, Yehudi Wyner, was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in New York City. Like his father, Yehudi demonstrated early signs of musical talent. He studied music at Juilliard, Yale, and Harvard and became an eminent pianist and composer. He has written numerous instrumental and vocal works, including his Friday Evening Service. Yehudi has taught at several universities, most notably Yale and Brandeis. Here he reflects on the life and work of his father.”