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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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Fri
May
24
JamBaby
9:30AM - 10:15AM

JamBaby

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Newton, MA
Cost: $195.00 - Registration is required.
JCC member cost 160, no charge for siblings under 6 months
Sing songs, play instruments, dance around and jam. JamBaby classes provide a fun and interactive atmosphere while promoting musical learning, socialization and the joy of music. Curriculum follows the National... Read More
Fri
May
24
Rock-A-Baby Music Jam Class for Children Ages 0-3 Year
9:30AM - 10:15AM

Rock-A-Baby Music Jam Class for Children Ages 0-3 Year

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Sharon, MA
Cost: $140.00 - Registration is required.
Seven week session. Please note that fee is for one child plus adult. Additional sibling $84/seven week session.
Your child has the chance to be “in the band” with Rock-A-Baby. With a trio of musicians, three zany puppets, dancing, instruments and music ranging from classical to jazz to... Read More
Fri
May
24
"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema (Special Guest Q&A's!)
12:00PM - 9:00PM

"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema (Special Guest Q&A's!)

Menemsha Films
Newton, MA
Cost: $11.00 - Registration not required.
Matinee: $9.00
Seniors and Children 12 & Under: $9.00
Nicky's Family is a touching & powerful true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who selflessly rescued 669 children from Prague before World War II, as well as the effect that his good... Read More
Fri
May
24
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
5:45PM - 8:00PM

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat

Temple Emunah
Lexington, MA
Cost: FREE - Registration not required.
Join us for a special musical Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday, May 24th, with The Kol Libeinu Band of Hebrew Chant Boston. With this spirited live band of musicians on harmonium,... Read More
Fri
May
24
Shabbat Alive!, Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services
6:30PM - 7:30PM

Shabbat Alive!, Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services

Temple Emanuel of Newton
Newton, MA
Cost: FREE - Registration not required.
Shabbat Alive this Friday! Come join us this Friday evening to experience the spirit, the song and the joy of Shabbat Alive. Or join us at an intimate, traditional service... Read More
Sat
May
25
"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema (Special Guest Q&A's!)
12:00PM - 9:00PM

"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema (Special Guest Q&A's!)

Menemsha Films
Newton, MA
Cost: $11.00 - Registration not required.
Matinee: $9.00
Seniors and Children 12 & Under: $9.00
Nicky's Family is a touching & powerful true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who selflessly rescued 669 children from Prague before World War II, as well as the effect that his good... Read More
Sun
May
26
"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema (Special Guest Q&A's!)
12:00PM - 9:00PM

"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema (Special Guest Q&A's!)

Menemsha Films
Newton, MA
Cost: $11.00 - Registration not required.
Matinee: $9.00
Seniors and Children 12 & Under: $9.00
Nicky's Family is a touching & powerful true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who selflessly rescued 669 children from Prague before World War II, as well as the effect that his good... Read More
Mon
May
27
"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema
12:00PM - 9:00PM

"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema

Menemsha Films
Newton, MA
Cost: $11.00 - Registration not required.
Matinee: $9.00
Seniors and Children 12 & Under: $9.00
Nicky's Family is a touching & powerful true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who selflessly rescued 669 children from Prague before World War II, as well as the effect that his good... Read More
Mon
May
27
Shining Stars Musical Theatre for Boys and Girls Ages 4-6 Years
1:15PM - 2:00PM

Shining Stars Musical Theatre for Boys and Girls Ages 4-6 Years

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Newton, MA
Cost: $155.00 - Registration is required.
JCC member cost $130
Adventures in acting, singing and teamwork culminate in a final performance of a mini-musical for family and friends. This is an exciting and fun introduction to the world of musical... Read More
Tue
May
28
"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema
12:00PM - 9:00PM

"Nicky's Family" at West Newton Cinema

Menemsha Films
Newton, MA
Cost: $11.00 - Registration not required.
Matinee: $9.00
Seniors and Children 12 & Under: $9.00
Nicky's Family is a touching & powerful true story of Sir Nicholas Winton, who selflessly rescued 669 children from Prague before World War II, as well as the effect that his good... Read More
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Dan Brosgol

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,”... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
Discover the Inspiring True Story of Britain's Schindler in "Nicky's Family"

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... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
Jew or Not Jew - Does It Matter?

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... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
Four Questions with Elliot Grainge, Take Boston Nightlife Promoter

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... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
Four Questions with Caren Zane Fishman, Mosaics Artist

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... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
Hava Nagila (The Movie) Opens at the Coolidge

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... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
Hakesher Inc.

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,... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
APRIL 10-21 Jewishfilm.2013 The National Center for Jewish Film's 16th Annual Film Festival

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... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
New Center NOW

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.... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
"Letting It Go" by Miriam Katin - A Review

"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,... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
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Boston Workmen's Circle

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
Camp Pembroke, a Cohen Camp for GIRLS

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

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.
Ezra USA

Ezra USA

EZRA USA @ Boston is an extra-ordinary movement of Russian-Jewish young adults in Boston. We are the group of energetic Russian-speaking educated young people who like learning about Jewish life... Read More
Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts

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

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

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

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 - 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

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