Past Events
Tu B’Shvat Terraria
Celebrate Tu B'Shvat with this build-your-own-terrarium workshop and seder.
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A night of musical gems and fascinating stories from a key player in rock'n'roll.
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Experience Jewish music transformed by blue grass and old-time traditions.
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A concert geared for young families with lots of singing, and dancing.
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Odessa Havana’s David Buchbinder adds a jazz influence to songs of Shabbat.
More InfoMoon of Israel: An Epic Silent Film With Live Musical Accompaniment
The story of a Jewish slave girl who falls in love with the son of Pharaoh.
More InfoOdessa Havana – Worcester
An award-winning musical fusion of Latin, klezmer, and jazz, featuring David Buchbinder and Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Hilario Duran. Inspired by the band’s sharing of traditions, the concert is presented with the Latin Jewish Round Table of the Jewish Federation of Central MA and El Centro. Music more caliente than even homemade horseradish. Tickets: $20 …
More InfoThe Guy Mendilow Ensemble: Three Sides to Every Story
From the Balkans to the Mid-East: songs of struggle, celebration and redemption.
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Perlman revisits this important project celebrating the klezmer tradition.
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Enjoy an evening of uplifting music with singer, songwriter, and rabbi, Noam Katz.
More InfoSidra Bell Dance Company: Shrines:Remembrance
This NYC Modern Dance Company explores issues of ethnicity, and identity.
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A family movement class with an exceptional choreographer.
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Featuring Hebrew College’s choir of students, faculty, and staff.
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Acclaimed authors Stephen Greenblatt and Howard Jacobson talk Shylock.
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A Kabbalat Shabbat dinner with music by Yair Dalal.
More InfoSOLD OUT: Venetian Glass Workshop
An immersive evening of glass blowing. Includes hands-on glass making.
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An international search for the best unpublished Jewish plays.
More InfoSholom Aleichem: A Family Puppet Show
A puppet picture of legendary writer Sholom Aleichem’s life.
More InfoPoland: Uncovering the Past and Revealing the Future
A home movie propels a writer's search for the filmmaker's family.
More InfoIn Search of Israeli Cuisine: SOLD OUT
A unique portrait of Israel and its people told through food.
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Keep the art coming: make a donation today. We hope you've enjoyed the JArts inaugural season! Inspired? Join us in bringing the best of Jewish arts to our community. Make a donation by June 30th and help us keep the momentum going.
More InfoJArts+ Japanese klezmer + Irish bar = Jinta-La-Mvta
A Japanese klezmer band, a Jewish arts organization, and an Irish bar…what a combination. Great music, food and fun are on tap as the Jewish Arts Collaborative and the Burren Backroom Series present Jinta La MVTA. Expect to hear anything from traditional Yiddish tunes like Papirosn to Frank Zappa's Peaches en Regalia. Not to be missed. …
More InfoJinta-La-Mvta: Japanese Klezmer Free Lunchtime Concert
Join Japanese klezmer band Jinta-la-Mvta and the Jewish Arts Collaborative for a FREE lunchtime concert on the Rose Kennedy Greenway at Dewey Square! Expect to hear anything from traditional Yiddish tunes like Papirosn to Frank Zappa’s Peaches en Regalia. Bring a picnic or grab lunch from one of the many food trucks in Dewey Square right …
More InfoHere I Am: An Evening With Author Jonathan Safran Foer
Celebrate the publication of Here I Am, acclaimed author Jonathan Safran Foer’s first novel in 11 years with a reading and conversation. The novel tells the story of a troubled Jewish family being visited by Israeli relatives, while the Middle East is devastated by an earthquake and Israel is invaded. Foer is best known for his …
More InfoCANCELLED: Make Your Own: Ceramic Honey Pot
PLEASE NOTE: This program has been cancelled. Design a piece of Judaica that any apple slice would be proud to be dipped in. No experience is necessary as we learn pinch pot, clay etching, and colored skin techniques. Pots will be fired in time for Rosh Hashanah. Limited space, suitable for children 10+ with an adult. Price …
More InfoShabbat and Schmooze! Hebrew Letter Jewelry Making
Spend the morning with PJ Library and JArts with interactive games for the kids, and coffee and converstaion and for the adults. Laura Mandel will teach us how to make a special custom piece of jewelry using Hebrew letter metal stamps and wire. We end the morning with Shabbat singing, challah, and grape juice for …
More InfoFriday Night Lights #1: Big Bang Bereisheet
Join us for a delightful dinner and delicious conversation in the first of three family-style Shabbat meals planned for the Fall. Just in time for Rosh Hashanah – the birthday of the world according to Jewish thought – we’ll have a fascinating conversation about science and faith with MIT’s Dr. Jeff Hoffman and Rabbi Leslie …
More InfoSAVE $20: Friday Night Lights Shabbat Dinners
Save when you purchase a series ticket to all three Shabbat dinners. All are held at 1320 Centre St. Suite 301, Newton Center and include wine, challah, and a multi-course buffet. Big Bang Bereisheet, September 30: A chance to explore creation in science and faith with astronaut Dr. Jeff Hoffman and Rabbi Lesley Gordon. Catskills …
More InfoHarvest to Table: A Pop-Up Sukkot Celebration
Join JArts, Kitchen Kibitz, and Ganei Beantown in a delicious celebration of the fall harvest. Created by Chef Ivan of Branch Line, we'll experience Sukkot through a three-course meal: salad with etrog dressing, family style herb roast chicken, roast cauliflower, seasonal vegetables, harvest punch, and more. Rabbi Elan Babchuck of Clal-The National Jewish Center for …
More InfoMel Brooks: Back in the Saddle – SOLD OUT!
Mel Brooks will take the Wang Theatre stage to provide an exclusive, inside look at his storied career and the making of the legendary movie Blazing Saddles. This outrageous masterpiece, considered one of the top comedy films of all time, will be presented on the big screen followed by a conversation and audience Q&A with …
More InfoSAVE with an Inspiring Art Ticket Package
Save over 10% when you purchase our special Inspiring Art series ticket. This includes one ticket for each of the following art talks (and dinner on October 28): Catskills Memories with photographer Marisa Scheinfeld, a JArts Shabbat dinner October 28, 6:30 pm Louise Nevelson: Light and Shadow with biographer Laurie …
More InfoFriday Night Lights #2: Catskills Memories with Photographer Marisa Scheinfeld
Born in Brooklyn but raised in the Catskills, photographer Marisa Scheinfeld’s latest project, The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America’s Jewish Vacationland chronicles the region. This exceptional portfolio of photographs captures these legendary resorts in their current condition and includes commentary from such Catskills stars as Mel Brooks, Freddie Roman, and Larry King. Through …
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