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SUMMARY:Alexander Gassel. Personal Exhibition.
DESCRIPTION:Alexander Gassel\nPersonal Exhibition\ndedicated to the 84th anniversary\nof the tragedy in \nBabyn Yar\nSeptember 28-October 24; 5-8 p.m. weekdays; 1-5 p.m. Fridays\, Sundays; closed on Shabbat/Saturdays.\nPlease register in advance. \nREGISTER \nCommunity Hub\n1320 Centre St.\, Newton Centre\nSuggested donation – $18 \nExperience the contemporary paintings of Russian-American artist and designer Alexander Gassel – blending the avant-garde with traditional Russian iconography and combining ancient symbols with contemporary subjects\, Gassel creates surrealist works that reflect his cultural heritage alongside his experience of life in America. \nAlexander Gassel uses ancient techniques employed in the creation of icon paintings. He paints with egg yolk tempera\, making his own color pigments by grinding natural stones and minerals\, such as malachite\, cinnabar\, or lapis into powder\, which he then mixes with egg yolk. The artist often applies gold or silver leaf on the paintings. Blending the avant-garde with traditional Russian iconography\, combining ancient symbols with contemporary subjects\, Gassel creates surrealist works that reflect his cultural heritage alongside his experience of life in America. \nLearn more about Alexander Gassel and his works at alexandergassel.com \n\nThis event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St.\, Newton\, 02459. \nParking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot. \nFind Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us. \nPlease be advised that the upper garage deck will be closed for maintenance October 1-7.\nDuring this period: \n\n🚫 No vehicular traffic will be permitted.\n🚶 Pedestrian access should also be avoided for safety reasons.
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/gassel-exhibition/
LOCATION:Community Hub\, 1320 Centre St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Makor Events
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SUMMARY:Young Adults Movie Club – Everything is Illuminated
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Cinema Club: The Premiere Night\nCenter Makor is focused on promoting Jewish cultural Heritage to the diverse Jewish community. \nWe will screen movies and films focusing on Jewish identity\, Jewish History\, the history of Zionism\, and more. \nAll events are charitable and for educational purposes only.\nSeparate Club sessions for Teens\, Young Adults\, Families\, and the General Public. \nOn October 5th\, we will feature Everything is Illuminated\nDirector: Liev Schreiber\nActors: Elijah Wood\, Eugene Hutz\, Boris Lesk \nLights\, Camera\, Action! A special evening for Young Adults! \nGrab your friends and join us for the launch of the Jewish Cinema Club\, a new series for young adults across Greater Boston. \nThis isn’t your average movie night—it’s a chance to connect\, engage\, and explore powerful stories on the big screen. \nWe’re kicking things off with a film that’s both quirky and deeply moving: Everything is Illuminated Based on the best-selling novel\, this cult classic follows a young American man on a hilarious and heartbreaking journey through Ukraine to find the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis. It’s a story about legacy\, identity\, and discovering where you come from. \nAfter the credits roll\, stick around for a lively\, open discussion. \nWe’ll dive into the film’s themes of memory\, trauma\, and what it means to carry history with you. \nDetails:\nCenter Makor\nEmpowered by CJP. \nThe Jewish Cinema Club presents: Everything is Illuminated\nCharitable movie evening for Young Adults \nSunday\, October 5th at 5:00 PM. Doors open by 4:30 PM\nThe Community Hub. 1320 Centre St.\, Newton \nPerks: Free pizza and popcorn\, and a Charitable Cash Bar for 21+ \nCome for the film\, stay for the conversation. We can’t wait to see you there! \nREGISTER \nThe event is free\, but we’re asking for $18 donation. \n\nThis event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St.\, Newton\, 02459. \nParking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot. \nFind Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/young-adults-movie-club-october-2025/
LOCATION:Community Hub\, 1320 Centre St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Makor Events
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SUMMARY:Havaya Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Havaya invites adults 21+ to a warm\, fun\, and nice \nShabbat Dinner\nat the Community Hub\n1320 Centre St. Newton\nFriday\, October 17 at 7:30 PM\nTickets – $25 \n\n\nDinner will have catered Kosher food and wine.\nPlease purchase tickets in advance and let us know about your allergy or dietary restrictions. \nTICKETS \nPlease note. We sell tickets via Zeffy – online platform that covers transaction fees for nonprofits. At checkout they ask for an optional donation to cover their expenses. Whether to add donation to Zeffy\, and how much\, is entirely up to you. \n\nThis event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St.\, Newton\, 02459. \nParking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot. \nFind Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/havaya-shabbat-dinner/
LOCATION:Community Hub\, 1320 Centre St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Havaya,Makor Events
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SUMMARY:Chanukat Habayit (Dedication of the House)
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a ceremony naming Alan Teperow’s former office in his honor. It should be a lovely evening of music\, learning\, ritual and camaraderie. \nChanukat Habayit\nDedication of the House\nOctober 29\, 2025\nReception begins at 7:00 pm • Chanukat Habayit at 7:30 pm \nChanukat Habayit Officiant – Dr. Jessie Hefter\nMusical entertainment by Rabbi Naomi Gurt Lind and Hal Katzman\nPiano accompaniment by Alan Nelson\, member of SAFAM and choral director of Temple Israel\, Natick and Zachor \nAt the event\, we will place and bless a mezuzah on the entrance door of the Community Hub. \nWe will dedicate one of the rooms in the Hub to your dearest friend\, teacher\, artist\, and supporter\, Alan Teperow\, as the “Alan Teperow Multipurpose Room” \nThe event is free and open to anyone. \nLight refreshments will be provided at the reception. \nPlease register in advance. \nREGISTER \n\n“Please register my RSVP for the Chanukat Habayit Mezuzah Ceremony honoring Alan Teperow\, on October 29th.   \nThis is such a wonderful and most well deserved tribute to Alan\, who\, over the course of so many years\, played such a pivotal role in shaping the Jewish community of Massachusetts.  While his impact is\, in and of itself\, a powerful and lasting tribute\, the physical space dedicated to Alan – which so many of us remember so well and associate with him – is a tangible and perfect complement toward cementing his legacy.  \nHaKavod to Center Makor for making this happen.  I’ll be there!” \n—Herbert S. Birnbaum\, DMD\nAssistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences\nHarvard School of Dental Medicine\n\n\n\nAbout Alan Teperow \n \n\nThis event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St.\, Newton\, 02459. \nParking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot. \nFind Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.
URL:https://www.centermakor.org/event/chanukat-habayit/
LOCATION:Community Hub\, 1320 Centre St\, Newton Centre\, MA\, 02459\, United States
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