Arts & Culture
What counts as "Jewish art" is a debate as old as Judaism itself—do we mean art by Jewish people, art with Jewish themes, or both? And Jewish culture? Which one? Jews have as many cultures as we have communities in which we've lived, from the Ashkenazi world of klezmer music and Yiddish stories from Eastern Europe, to the rhythmic music of the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda, to the spicy foods of the Mizrachi communities in the Middle East.
We're fortunate that Boston offers a broad variety of Jewish artistic and cultural experiences, giving us opportunities to experience Judaism through many different lenses. Let this page be your guide to the Jewish books, music, film, performances, food, languages and more available in our community.
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12:00PM - 1:30PM
Open House & Ice Cream Social @ TI of Natick
Temple Israel of Natick
Natick, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration not required.
Open House & Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Social at Temple Israel of Natick! In our beautiful courtyard, with tours of the building available. http://www.tiofnatick.org/uploadedFiles/site/Home/2013%20TI%20ice%20cream%20social%20open%20house.pdf
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May
19
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Craft Beermaking Class
Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Newton, MA
Cost:
$75.00
- Registration is required.
JCC member cost $60
JCC member cost $60
Learn how to become a craft brewer at a beer-making workshop on Sunday, May 19 from 1-2:30pm at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton. Randy Baril... Read More
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May
May
19
1:30PM - 4:00PM
JGSGB Lecture and Meeting: From Iberia to the Pale: Sephardim in Eastern Europe
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston
Newton, MA
Cost:
$5.00
- Registration not required.
Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members. Refreshments will be served.
Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members. Refreshments will be served.
In the waning years of the 15th century the Iberian kingdoms forced their Jews to convert to Catholicism or go into exile. Although Eastern Europe was never a major magnet... Read More
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May
19
2:00PM - 5:00PM
The Dewey Stone Connection: From Exodus to Independence
Temple Beth Emunah
Brockton, MA
Cost:
$50.00
- Registration is required.
$40 for students
$40 for students
Please join us for an afternoon of film, reflection, and celebration of the world premiere of the documentary "The Dewey Stone Connection: From Exodus to Independence." Dewey Stone, born in... Read More
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May
May
19
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Prospective Member Ice Cream Social
Congregation Sha'aray Shalom
Hingham, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration is required.
Please Join Us for a Prospective and New Member Event Sundaes on Sunday & Balloons Featuring Balloon Artist Dick Moberg Sunday (of course...), May 19th 3pm to 5pm Join us... Read More
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19
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Sunday Supper Sing-alongs!
North Suburban Jewish Community Center (NSJCC)
Peabody, MA
Cost:
$10.00
- Registration is required.
Pre-register online for a discounted rate of $45.00 per family for all six weeks, or register for drop-in for each weekly class at a rate of $10.00/week
Pre-register online for a discounted rate of $45.00 per family for all six weeks, or register for drop-in for each weekly class at a rate of $10.00/week
Join the North Suburban JCC and Temple Beth Shalom of Peabody for Sunday Supper Sing-alongs! Enjoy Jewish-themed music and movement!Fun singing and dancing for the whole family to enjoy.followed by... Read More
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May
19
5:00PM - 7:00PM
L'chaims for Mother's Day!
Canton Chai Center
Canton, MA
Cost:
$10.00
- Registration is required.
The Jewish Women's Circle invites you to make a l'chaim in honor of your mother! Please join us for a fun and inspirational evening. Learn how to make l'chaims--alcoholic and... Read More
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May
19
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Keshet's Trans Day of Celebration featuring Schmekel
Keshet
Brookline, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration is required.
Celebrate with us! We're thrilled that the amazing band, Schmekel, will be headlining our celebration of trangender Jewish identity. Whether you’re transgender or an ally, join us in a special moment... Read More
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May
19
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Larry Landy Memorial Concert featuring Koleinu
Temple Beth David
Westwood, MA
Cost:
$25.00
- Registration is required.
Student tickets (18+) are $18 and children's tickets (under 18) are $10.
Student tickets (18+) are $18 and children's tickets (under 18) are $10.
Please join Temple Beth David as we honor the memory of our friend Larry Landy. Founded in 2002, Koleinu is a nearly 100-member chorus that performs Jewish Choral Music for... Read More
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May
19
8:30PM - 9:45PM
Missile Defense in Israel
Striar Hebrew Academy
Sharon, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration not required.
Striar Hebrew Academy presents "Missile Defense in Israel" on Sunday evening, May 19, 8:30 pm, at the school, 100 Ames Street. Please join us to learn about the geo-military situation... Read More
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In these troubled times, we need examples of heroism and charity more than ever. Ordinary British stockbroker Nicholas Winton's selfless rescue of 669 mostly Jewish...
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Jew or Not Jew - Does It Matter?
I was on the phone with my dad last week, just catching up on life, and I mentioned a bit Jon Stewart had done that...
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Four Questions with Elliot Grainge, Take Boston Nightlife Promoter
Music is the family business for Northeastern University student Elliot Grainge—his dad is Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Lucian Grainge—so it makes sense that...
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Four Questions with Caren Zane Fishman, Mosaics Artist
When I viewed Caren Zane Fishman’s colorful mosaics at a gallery show, the first thought I had was that they’d make fantastic gifts. With wedding...
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Hava Nagila (The Movie) Opens at the Coolidge
Hava Nagila (The Movie), the closing night film of the 2012 Boston Jewish Film Festival, opens at the Coolidge Corner Theatre Friday, April 26 for...
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Habima April 21, 2013
Dear Friends & Colleagues: In continuation of the holiday celebrations in Boston, we would like to share with you our upcoming cultural initiatives at HaKesher,...
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APRIL 10-21 Jewishfilm.2013 The National Center for Jewish Film's 16th Annual Film Festival
JEWISHFILM.2013 The National Center for Jewish Film’s 16th Annual Film Festival April 10-21 Tickets, trailers, full program: WWW.JEWISHFILM.ORG Venues: Museum of Fine Arts, Institute of Contemporary...
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Ami & Tami: A Boston Haifa Connection
Most Americans have heard of Hansel and Gretel, the kids who find themselves in a gingerbread house with a witch and an elusive breadcrumb trail....
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"Letting It Go" by Miriam Katin - A Review
Second-time graphic novelist Miriam Katin’s "Letting It Go" is a dazzlingly drawn yet disappointing autobiographical novel about reconciling a modern Germany and the Holocaust, or,...
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The Americans: A Familiar Story
My favorite new show is The Americans on FX. If this doesn’t ring a bell, Keri...
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Boston Jewish Film Festival
The Boston Jewish Film Festival presents the best contemporary films from around the world on Jewish themes at its annual November festival and throughout the year. Through features, shorts, documentaries... Read More
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Boston Workmen's Circle
A vibrant secular intergenerational Jewish community. A voice for social and economic justice. An arts and education center for Yiddish, Jewish, and progressive culture. A Jewish cultural school for children... Read More
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Camp Pembroke, a Cohen Camp for GIRLS
The only all-girls, trans-denominational Jewish camp in New England, Camp Pembroke is a unique sisterhood and spirited community. Located near Cape Cod, Pembroke offers a classic summer of fun, sun,... Read More
Center Makor
Center Makor is a Russian-Jewish Center, providing services for Russian Jewish Community of Eastern Massachusetts. We have a variety of programs to serve all tastes and ages.
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Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts
JCAM is a non-profit Jewish cemetery association that owns and manages more than 100 Jewish cemeteries in the Greater Boston area. We strive to: * Ensure the management of Jewish... Read More
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston
JCRC promotes a society that reflects the best of American and Jewish values—in Greater Boston, Israel and around the world—by convening and mobilizing the Jewish community. Through advocacy, organizing, service... Read More
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston
The JGSGB is dedicated to helping people discover their Jewish family history. We offer monthly educational programs and a comprehensive beginners' course, maintain an extensive collection of research materials, and... Read More
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Jewish Women's Archive
The mission of the Jewish Women's Archive (JWA) is to uncover, chronicle, and transmit to a broad public the rich history of American Jewish women. A national non-profit organization founded... Read More
Koleinu - Boston's Jewish Community Chorus
Koleinu is an adult, non-audition chorus open to singers of all backgrounds, that provides its members an opportunity to learn, sing and perform Jewish choral music for audiences throughout the... Read More


