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Four Questions with Joel Edinberg, leader of the Somerville Symphony Orkestar
Until recently, Joel Edinberg was a full-time engineer and part-time musician. Now he’s doing music full time as the band leader of the Somerville Symphony...
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Four Questions with Mehmet Sanlikol, Ethnomusicologist
Istanbul, not Constantinople. Befitting with a city so ancient as to have two names, the Turkish capital has a rich musical tradition spanning centuries. Mehmet...
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An Antiprivilege Rant, or, 12 Parties That Could Save the World
A little story: My grandmother was widowed when she was in her 40s. Initially her friends consoled her. However, after a month or so they...
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Personal Stories
Guest Blog: Getzel Davis on Fermenting the Omer
The Omer is the 49 days between the holidays of Passover and Shavuot... Today these are a time for self reflection, working on improving personality...
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20s & 30s
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Four Questions with Leora Mallach, organizer of the Boston Jewish Food Conference
I'm particularly excited about this week's interview, because it's a chance to showcase a project I've been working on for the past few months. On...
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Food
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Four Questions with J. Jacob Krause, director of For a Look or a Touch at Boston Gay Men's Chorus
While setting Holocaust stories to music sounds like a punchline, when the Boston Gay Men's Chorus teamed up with the Seattle Men's Chorus to commission...
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Jews About Town: Moishe Kavod House's Celebration
The Moishe Kavod House sure brought the celebration! With a packed room, live music, and farm-to-shul fresh food, the vibe was a happy, sustainable celebration....
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Community News
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Jews About Town: Birthright NEXT Alumni Party
Missing that humus and bus feel? The Birthright NEXT "Welcome Back" party had you covered. A great reunion party brought together reps from local...
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Community News
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Four Questions with Alex Rosenfeld, Founder and CEO of Tasted Menu
Have you ever had a cookie so good at Flour Bakery + Café you wanted to tell people about it? Have you ever wondered where...
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Four Questions with Meredith Goldstein, Love Letters Columnist
Like many Jewish women, Meredith Goldstein excels at giving advice. Unlike most of them, however, she actually gets paid to do it. Her column Love...
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