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“American Birthright” Film Screening

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Boston Jewish Film

Saturday, August 13 8:00am - 11:55pm

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Baby & Beyond Stroller Walk

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Temple Emanuel, Newton

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Temple Emanuel of Newton

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An Evening of Art and Activism

Aug 16, 7:00 pm

Landmark Center, Boston

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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action

Tuesday, August 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Landmark Center401 Park DrBoston, MA 02215

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“Mom on Skype”: Performed by Ukrainian Kids Theater

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Center Makor

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Film Discussion of “American Birthright”

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Trybal Gatherings

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Great Barrington, MA 01230

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Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action

Thursday, August 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Night Shift Owl's Nest Esplanade Boston Esplanade: Between Berkley and Clarendon Streets along the Storrow Drive Lagoon. Accessible via the Dartmouth Street FootbridgeBoston, MA 02116

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Mina de Espinaca (Spinach, Cheese and Matzo Pie)

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Modern Seder Plate With Mango, Fig and Pistachio Charoset

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