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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- EDITOR'S PICKS
- UPCOMING
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Wed
Jun
Jun
19
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Acclaimed Novelist Randy Susan Meyers
Temple Beth Abraham
Canton, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration is required.
Acclaimed novelist Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Murderer’s Daughters and the new novel The Comfort of Lies, will speak on Wednesday, June 19, 8:00 p.m., at Temple Beth Abraham,... Read More
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Books & Literature | Family Friendly | Kosher | Wheelchair Accessible | Adults | Free Parking
Thu
Jun
Jun
20
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Cook and Nosh: Work Night Rush
justajewishmother1
Boston, MA
Cost:
$40.00
- Registration is required.
You’re invited to a new kind of cooking experience. Learn easy Jewish cooking for your busy lifestyle.Watch “Just a Jewish Mother” prepare several delicious Jewish dishes.You’ll get to eat them,... Read More
Thu
Jun
Jun
20
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Pharaoh's Daughter Concert
Temple Ahavath Achim
Gloucester, MA
Cost:
$15.00
- Registration is required.
$10 for Temple Ahavat Achim members
$10 for Temple Ahavat Achim members
Join us for a special night of the unique musical stylings of the Pharaoh's Daughter band! The Middle East meets Hasidic Brooklyn in a sound that's been called "... a... Read More
Fri
Jun
Jun
21
6:00PM - 9:00PM
South Area Shabbat MegaPlex
Temple Beth Emunah
Brockton, MA
Cost:
$6.00
- Registration is required.
Friday's BBQ costs $6 per person with a maximum of $25 per family.
Reservations are due with payment by June 18
Friday's BBQ costs $6 per person with a maximum of $25 per family.
Reservations are due with payment by June 18
Celebrate with the South Area Community at Shabbat Megaplex at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St corner Pearl St Brockton. The MegaPlex begins at 6:00 PM on Friday June 21,... Read More
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Music | Shabbat | Social Activities | Family Friendly | Kosher | Wheelchair Accessible | Everyone | Free Parking
Fri
Jun
Jun
21
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Shabbat Under The Stars
Center Makor
Boston, MA
Cost:
$10.00
- Registration is required.
Join us for the woderful Shabbat Celebration, friendly conversations and tasty meal!
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Adult Jewish Learning | Shabbat | Business & Professionals | Singles & Dating | Social Activities | Volunteering | Israeli Culture | Israel & Politics | College | 20s & 30s | Forty plus | Family Friendly | Singles & Dating | Russians | Israelis | Kosher | Hebrew & Yiddish | Jewish Culture | Judaism 101 | Adults | Everyone | T-Accessible | Free Parking | Food
Sat
Jun
Jun
22
9:30AM - 1:00PM
South Area Shabbat MegaPlex
Temple Beth Emunah
Brockton, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration not required.
Celebrate with the South Area Community at Shabbat Megaplex at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St corner Pearl St Brockton. The MegaPlex begins at 6:00 PM on Friday June 21,... Read More
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Music | Shabbat | Social Activities | Family Friendly | Kosher | Wheelchair Accessible | Everyone | Free Parking
Sun
Jun
Jun
23
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Annual North Shore Event featuring Ambassador Brad Gordon
AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee)
Marblehead, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration is required.
Please save the date for the 2013 AIPAC Annual North Shore Event. This event will feature a phenomenal presentation by Ambassador Brad Gordon, AIPAC Director of Policy & Government Affairs.... Read More
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Current Events | Business & Professionals | Organizational Events | Lectures | Israel & Politics | Everyone
Mon
Jun
Jun
24
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Hebrew 101 - Crash Course
The Chai Center of Brookline
Brookline, MA
Cost:
$40.00
- Registration is required.
Covers all six classes
Covers all six classes
Beginner’s Hebrew Class: Hebrew Reading from the Ground, UpWhether you’re at letter Aleph, Bet, or Tav, or somewhere in between, this class can offer you the chance to develop your... Read More
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Adult Jewish Learning | Singles & Dating | 20s & 30s | Singles & Dating | Kosher | Hebrew & Yiddish | Judaism 101 | Adults | T-Accessible
Mon
Jun
Jun
24
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Klezmer Band Ezekiel's Wheels at the Coolidge
Coolidge Corner Theatre
Brookline, MA
Cost:
$15.00
- Registration is required.
$12 Coolidge members
$12 Coolidge members
The Coolidge Corner Theatre is proud to welcome internationally recognized, Boston-based klezmer ensemble Ezekiel's Wheels for a one-night-only live performance. Briging passion, virtuosity and contagious energy to every performance, the... Read More
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Music | Social Activities | Family Friendly | Wheelchair Accessible | Everyone | T-Accessible
Mon
Jun
Jun
24
8:00PM - 9:30PM
Film: Northeastern Unbecoming; Demonization of Israel & Jews on Campus
Temple Israel of Natick
Natick, MA
Cost:
FREE -
Registration is required.
Film and discussion with director and producers Avi Goldvasser and Charles Jacobs
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Film | Lectures | Israel & Politics | Family Friendly | Israelis | Seniors | Kosher | Wheelchair Accessible | Everyone | T-Accessible | Free Parking
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- EDITOR'S PICKS
- RECENT
Boston Resident Writes History of Local Synagogue in The West End
“The Boston Synagogue: 1888-2013” by Back Bay resident, Michael Weingarten, was released at the synagogue’s 125th anniversary celebration on Sunday, May 19th at the Boston...
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Four Questions with Author Larry Ruttman
Is there a more American sport than baseball? Is there a more Jewish sport than baseball? Hear me out! Larry Ruttman’s new book, “American Jews...
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Arts & Culture
Multiple Identities: The Portrayal of Jewish American Women in Film
With the sweltering heat in Boston recently, I needed something to keep me entertained as I sat directly in front of the air conditioner, desperately...
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Arts & Culture
Featured
Four Questions with Writer Ilan Mochari
Local writer Ilan Mochari’s debut coming-of-age novel “Zinsky the Obscure” was just published to great critical acclaim. Ilan is also a journalist and a business writer,...
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A Musical Adventure That Gives Me Hope
Imagine a beautiful summer afternoon with an amazing world music band performing a free concert in downtown Boston. It’s a nice scene, isn’t it? But...
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Arts & Culture
Shavuot Redux: Getting Lucky with Daft Punk
Daft Punk is the gift that keeps on giving. They came of age in the late 1990s heyday of house/electronic music with “Around the World,”...
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Arts & Culture
Discover the Inspiring True Story of Britain's Schindler in "Nicky's Family"
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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Arts & Culture
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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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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Jewish Culture | Film
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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Jewish Culture | Music | Interfaith Resources | Social Activism | Hebrew & Sunday Schools | Young Adult Organizations | GLBT
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
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 Culture | History
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
Temple Shalom
Temple Shalom is a diverse and inclusive Reform congregation that has served Newton and the surrounding towns for over 60 years. Our member families include young families, interfaith, LGBTQ, empty-nesters... Read More


