Center Makor

Дюймовочка
2022-03-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
«Дюймовочка»
для детей с 3 до 10 лет
Музыкальный спектакль по мотивам одноимённой сказки Г.-Х. Андерсена о приключениях маленькой девочки Дюймовочки.
О спектакле

Цена билета $25
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!
В нашем маленьком зале билеты без мест. Если вашим детям обязательно сидеть вместе с вами или со своими друзьями, пожалуйста, придите заранее, чтобы занять места.
Заказать билеты можно на веб-сайте Театра на крыше.
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Attention! This performance contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivity.
Внимание! Этот спектакль содержит яркие вспышки света, которые могут представлять опасность для людей, страдающих эпилепсией, припадочными расстройствами или повышенной светочувствительностью.
В нашем камерном театре мало мест. В связи с карантинными мерами их стало ещё меньше. Билеты закончатся очень быстро. Если вы хотите посмотреть – не откладывайте заказ билетов.

Semester in Israel
2022-03-09 20:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
ПРИСОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ К НАМ В ИЗРАИЛЕ НА СЕМЕСТР!
Welcoming teens from the Russian-Speaking Jewish Community!
$10,000 grants are available to all teens of Russian-speaking families.

Please Join Us For A:
Virtual Information Session with
Alexander Muss High School in Israel
Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI-JNF) is excited to present transformative opportunities to study abroad in Israel. Alexander Muss High School in Israel is the ultimate college prep study abroad adventure where students learn 4,000 years of Israeli history by using the land as a living classroom! Come learn how our Israel programs can enrich your teenager’s high school experience and enhance their college applications, making them stand out from the crowd.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
8:30 PM ET / 7:30 pm CT / 5:30 pm PT
RSVP HERE
AMHSI-JNF Scholarships are available in addition to the $10,000 grant.
For More Information:
Sunny Nayberg at snayberg@jnf.org or 332.999.1953
Dana Klein at dklein@jnf.org or 617-438-8775
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Canceled - Winter Extravaganza
2022-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
Dear friends,
We’re writing to inform you that, in view of the situation in Ukraine, Winter Extravaganza has been canceled until better times. Let us hope they will come very, very soon. We will issue refunds promptly. Let us hope will will be able to .
Thank you for understanding!
– Center Makor

You are invited!
WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA!
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Fundraiser to benefit Jewish Parent Academy Boston
Special guest: the sensation of Facebook, the one and only
Crazy Russian Dad!
stand-up comedy
Other performers include:

popular Boston entertainer Ricki Erik, Real Music Group;
Italian tenor Giovanni Formisano;
Nikolaika Yeah, singer songwriter, original songs in Russian;
captivating neTRIVIAlnaya game from Olga Vayner, who will receive our special creativity award;
MC – Dovlet Ovezov.

Sunday, March 6
Welcome hour at 6:00 pm, program starts at 7:00 pm
$56 single, $100 couple. All donations are tax-deductable. 1 drink included per person (wine or beer.)
Entertainment, food, cash bar, raffle
Center Makor. The Campus. 384 Harvard St., Brookline
More details to follow
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Crazy Russian Dad is a Russian immigrant in America who is a popular YouTuber, blogger, and comedian. He doesn’t disclose his real name and is instead known by his personality name, ‘Crazy Russian Dad’. On YouTube he has 26k subscribers with a growing online influence on Facebook and on Instagram, he has over 200k followers. His aim is to make you smile about life in America and he is renowned for his comedy. His videos can be about adapting to life in a new country, complaints about children and schools, comparisons with life in the USSR, making fun of Russian stereotypes such as vodka drinking or cold weather, and lessons in Russian cooking, he has many fans around the world.
Learn more about Crazy Russian Dad – Winter, vodka, balalaika: how an immigrant became a Youtube star, making fun of stereotypes about Russia.

Ricki Erik is a recording artist, singer, songwriter, keyboardist and accomplished guitarist. Best described as “Uniquely-Crossed,” his music will appeal to fans of Tracey Chapman, Seal, Lenny Kravitz and Bryan Adams.
Musical Influences Beres Hammond, Bob Marley, Jimmy Hendrix and Led Zeppelin.
Real Music Group

A native of Torre del Greco (Naples, Italy), Giovanni Formisano has been called, “Truly an Italian tenor in the grand tradition.” He has received high praise for his interpretations of the Italian lyric tenor repertoire, with a special affinity for the classic songs from his native Naples.
Winner of the “Talents of the World” voice competition in Boston and recipient of the Emerging Artist Award from the St. Botolph Club Foundation, Mr. Formisano was featured in a tribute concert in honor of the legendary baritone Dimitri Hvorostovsky at Carnegie Hall, alongside renowned mezzo-soprano Nino Surguladze and many others.
His operatic and concert appearance include the tenor solo in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, Don José in Carmen with the Commonwealth Lyric Theater, the tenor solo in Verdi’s Requiem with the Paul Madore Chorale and Salem orchestra in Salem MA, Alfredo in La Traviata with Opera Providence, The Young Gypsy in Rachmaninoff’s Aleko with the Commonwealth Lyric Theater, Camille in The Merry Widow with Opera Providence, and Rodolfo in La bohème with Boston Opera Collaborative. Mr. Formisano’s past roles include the tenor solo in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Amherst College, Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore with Center City Opera Theatre in Philadelphia and Opera del West, Arturo in Lucia di Lamermoor with Commonwealth Opera, Cavaradossi in Tosca with the Lowell House Opera, Pong in Turandot with the Connecticut Grand Opera and Lowell House Opera, Spoletta in Tosca with the Cape Cod Opera and the Ruggero in La rondine at the Longy School of Music.
Giovani’s YouTube Channel

Nikolaika Yeah, singer songwriter, original songs in Russian.
НиколайКа Йе – автор и исполнитель самого себя в песнях и стихах собственного сочинения.
Nikolaika Yeah’s YouTube Channel

Trivia game. Trivia is team competition involving logic, wit and creativity!
Trivia – это командное соревнование на логику, сообразительность и смекалку.
Это драйв, юмор, сюрпризы и особенные люди вокруг.
boston.netrivialnaya.com

Дюймовочка
2022-02-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
«Дюймовочка»
для детей с 3 до 10 лет
Музыкальный спектакль по мотивам одноимённой сказки Г.-Х. Андерсена о приключениях маленькой девочки Дюймовочки.
О спектакле

Цена билета $25
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!
В нашем маленьком зале билеты без мест. Если вашим детям обязательно сидеть вместе с вами или со своими друзьями, пожалуйста, придите заранее, чтобы занять места.
Заказать билеты можно на веб-сайте Театра на крыше.
Заказать билеты!
Attention! This performance contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivity.
Внимание! Этот спектакль содержит яркие вспышки света, которые могут представлять опасность для людей, страдающих эпилепсией, припадочными расстройствами или повышенной светочувствительностью.
Мы надеемся, что эпидемиологическая ситуация улучшится и спектакли состоятся. Об изменениях будет объявлено дополнительно.
В нашем камерном театре мало мест. В связи с карантинными мерами их стало ещё меньше. Билеты закончатся очень быстро. Если вы хотите посмотреть – не откладывайте заказ билетов.

Lovers' Special Paint Night for Couples
2022-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
❤ Lovers’ Special Paint Night for Couples ❤
This is a special event organized for couples to celebrate the day of love! Please join us for an amazing Paint Night. and an evening to remember!
Special price $50 per couple only!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
~ Polina Dorosinskaya
polart2010@gmail.com
❤ Sports fans will be able to follow Super Bowl on large-screen TV. ❤
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Paint Night Klimt's “Kiss”
2022-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
Paint Night Klimt’s “Kiss”
Please join us for a one of a kind experience of Paint Night featuring Gustave Klimt’s “The Kiss” Masterpiece. We will practice Klimt’s creative painting techniques and learn about the history of the art work’s creation.
Please RSVP by PayPal to polart2010@gmail.com
Early Bird RSVP: $25
RSVP since Jan. 28th $30
At The Door: $35
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Thank you!
~ Polina Dorosinskaya
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LimmudBoston's Winter eFestival
2022-01-23 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
LimmudFest is online once again! Join us on January 23, 2022 , from 12 noon-5:00 pm for a day of learning, music, laughter and connection.
About this event
Learn, laugh, discover, and share at the 12th annual LimmudBoston Festival celebrating Jewish culture, learning and diversity. Connect with the Jewish community, cultivate your curiosity and expand your horizons.
Our Limmud e-festival 2022 is shaping up to be a spectacular event. This year we have numerous authors, a well-known Boston humorist, phenomenal cooks, scholars, entertainers, and incredible stories of immigration.
Here’s a sampling of some session offerings: Go to www.limmudboston.org for the full program.
Mind-Body Healing: Meditation as a holistic approach to pain with Cat Kaner
This is our Shmita year (the sabbatical year): What lessons can we learn from it and how shmita can inform our commitment to social justice, with Sara Pincus.
“In a pandemic world, does community still matter?” How can we sustain it when our norms are shifting and the world feels more polarized than ever,? With Ben Greenberg, Limmud North America’s first ever Director of Communities.
Sephardic Cooking with cookbook author Stella Hanan Cohen, author of Stella’s Sephardic Table. You will receive ingredients to cook along with her and Susan Barocas when you register for this session.
Susan Cohen, an immigration attorney will discuss stories from her recent book.
Daniel Cainer, a much-touted British performer who has successfully crossed the “great pond” many times and played to packed houses, will make his Boston debut at our Limmud e-Festival and will perform for us all in a full session at the end of the day.
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Which sessions will you choose?
If you have already signed up for the eFestival, you can start building your schedule. (Look for a message from Emamo!) If you haven’t already signed up, what are you waiting for? See below for a full list of sessions and sign up today!
NOTE: It wouldn’t be Limmud without a little improvisation…
There have been a few last-minute updates to the schedule.
See the full schedule on our website.
Don’t miss it!
Register now

Отменён Зимний праздник для ребят
2022-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
К сожалению, мы вынуждены отменить зимний праздник. Приносим извинения.
Зимний праздник для ребят
Вас ждут Дед Мороз, Эльза/Frozen, деревья и птички! Играем, поём и танцуем! Призы и подарки!
Квест для детей 6-9 лет.
Билет и подарок: $25
COVID safety public rules need to be followed.
Please always wear your mask inside the building.
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Witness
2022-01-14 19:30 - 2022-01-23 19:00 (America/New_York)
Witness
A (ZERO-G) VIRTUAL THEATER PRODUCTION
Directed by Igor Golyak
DECEMBER 10 – JANUARY 23
A new virtual documentary theater piece

Written by Nana Grinstein
with Blair Cadden & Igor Golyak
Conceived and directed by Igor Golyak
Scenography & Costume Design by Anna Fedorova
Virtual Design by Daniel Cormino
Sound Design by Viktor Semenov
DP/Editor, Anton Nikolaev
Produced by Sara Stackhouse
Featuring the Arlekin Acting Company
December 10, 2021 – January 23, 2022
This is a STREAMING performance.
WITNESS can only be viewed ONLINE.
Tickets $25
Where do unwanted people go?
WITNESS, the latest project from Arlekin’s Zero Gravity (zero-G) Virtual Theater Lab, is a new documentary theater piece about Jewish immigration in the face of antisemitism. WITNESS brings actors and audience together from around the world for a shared immersive experience set on a boat in digital space. The piece is inspired by the journey of the MS St. Louis, which left Hamburg in 1939 with over 900 Jewish people on board and headed to Cuba only to be turned away, leaving the passengers stranded with nowhere to go and no escape. WITNESS shares stories of Jewish immigrants from around the globe through an interactive virtual theater experience at the nexus of film, theater and video games.
“…the future of online productions might be best represented so far by Arlekin Players Theatre…” –This Week in New York ‘20 This Week in New York
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Paint Night
2022-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Express yourself at
Paint Night
Virtual Event
Create your own masterpiece of this beautiful Holy Land-scape with guided instruction by a Paint Bar Specialist, on ZOOM!
All materials will be sent to you upon registration.
RSVP – mishkantefila.org/form/paintnight
January 12, 7:00-8:30, $25 per person
No experience necessary!
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Interview with Amy Spitalnick
2022-01-11 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Interview with Amy Spitalnick from Integrity First for America
Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 8:00pm ET
Integrity First for America (IFA)’s landmark federal trial against the neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and hate groups that orchestrated the “Unite the Right” violence in Charlottesville began on Oct 25. Join us to learn about the important work of IFA and the landmark federal trial.
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Amy Spitalnick, Executive Director, Integrity First For America
Amy Spitalnick, a 3G, is Executive Director at Integrity First for America. Amy has extensive experience in government, politics, and advocacy, including as Communications Director and Senior Policy Advisor to the New York Attorney General and Communications Advisor and Spokesperson for the New York City Mayor. Amy has been named a Women in Power Fellow at the 92nd Street Y, a Truman National Security Project Fellow, a City & State 40 Under 40 Rising Star, and a NY Jewish Week 36 Under 36 Changemaker.
Perhaps most notably, Amy and the team behind this case were recently dubbed “21st Century Nazi hunters” by the Forward.
This event, sponsored by 3GNY, 3GAZ, 3GDC, 3GNJ, 3GPhilly, 3GMiami, Boston 3G, and the JFCS Holocaust Center – 3GSF is free and open to the public.
Donate to IFA to support the legal team and to keep the plaintiffs and attorneys safe.

A Community Shabbat
2022-01-07 17:30 - 2022-01-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | Shaloh House Jewish Russian Center, 29 Chestnut Avenue, Brighton, MA, United States
We are thrilled to announce that the widely renowned speaker Rabbi Yossi Paltiel will be joining us for
A Community Shabbat
January 7-8
(Vav Shevat)
Join us for a warm, inspiring Shabbat celebration with gourmet food, spirited singing and very inspiring words. Rabbi Paltiel will speak both at a communal Friday night meal as well as a grand Kiddush Saturday noon after morning services.
For more details visit shaloh.org.
View flyer for the schedule.

Новогодний литературный вечер
2021-12-26 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
Благотворительный литературный вечер
Воскресенье, 26 декабря, 3–6 p.m.
В центре “Макор” в воскресенье, 26 декабря, в 3 часа дня произойдет давно ожидаемый благотворительный литературный вечер. Проза и стихи, продажа новых и известных книг, ярмарка новогодних подарков.
Цена билета $5 (включен легкий фуршет). Маски и прививки приветствуются.
Бесплатная парковка на Harvard St., прилегающих улицах и parking lots on Fuller St., Babcock St., Center St.

The IPO's 85th Birthday
2021-12-26
On Sunday, December 26th, the Israel Philharmonic will mark its 85th Birthday with a unique virtual celebration. Invite your family and friends to join as well. Access to the event is free.
Click here to register for this once-in-a-lifetime concert livestream!
How to watch? Once registered, you will receive an email 24 hours before the event with links to various viewing options.

В ожидании Его
2021-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
После долгого перерыва наш театр потихоньку возвращается к жизни.
Премьера
В ОЖИДАНИИ ЕГО
по пьесе Михаила Хейфица
в постановке Ю.Рубенчика
История узнаваемая, финал непредсказуем : знакомство по интернету, свидание, неожиданный поворот. Женщины оценят, мужчины узнают много нового о себе.
Постарайтесь не пропустить, играем всего два дня:
18 и 19 декабря в помещении Center “Makor” (Temple Kehillath Israel), Brookline, 384 Harvard street.
Начало в 7 часов.
Спектакль только для взрослых, 16+.
Билеты ($30) можно зарезервировать на teatrkrug.com
Учитывая обстоятельства, просим вас резервировать билеты заранее, мы не можем допустить перегрузку зала и впустить всех желающих.
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Дополнительную информацию можно получить позвонив по номеру 617-875-4521 или же отправить сообщение на наш новый емайл krugteatr@gmail.com

Holiday Paint Night
2021-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
This is a special Holiday Paint Night organized in the middle of the holiday season. Make a gift to yourself, friends and loved ones by signing up to this very special event!
We will have a selection of paintings available for you to focus on. Assistance and nice result guaranteed!
RSVP: $50 per person (supplies,1 glass of wine and snacks included)
Please RSVP by PayPal to polart2010@gmail.com
Please private message me if any questions.
See you soon!
~ Polina Dorosinskaya
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Звон, узоры, мишура...
2021-12-19 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
На носу праздники, и приближается время нашего уже традиционного предновогоднего Art Studio Salon.
В этом году мы проведём его в очень уютном зале в городе Needham, MA.
Будет и новая музыка, и новые картины, и новые ювелирные изделия от мастеров своего дела.
Для посещения мероприятия требуется предварительная регистрация.
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Шутки в сторону - Игаль Котляр
2021-12-08 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Дорогие друзья, ждем вас в эфир передачи “Шутки в Сторону” в эту среду, 8-го декабря, в 9 вечера по этой ссылке: https://youtu.be/plaGjbQt_fA
Гость программы – доктор Игаль Котлер – специалист по русско-еврейской истории, культуре и диаспоре. Директор образовательных программ COJECO (Council of Jewish Émigré Community Organizations).
«Два мира – два Шапиро». Уже несколько тысяч лет евреи спорят о том, кого же считать евреем. Мы поговорим с доктором Котлером о животрепещущей теме – как русскоязычные евреи-иммигранты и американские евреи отвечают на этот вопрос. Поговорим об истории взаимоотношений этих двух общин, о ситуации на сегодняшний день и прогнозах на будущее. Постараемся шутить по ходу дела, как полагается одесситу и москвичу. Ударим просвещением по самоидентификации и антисемитизму!
Смотрите на YouTube
cojeco.org/who-we-are/staff-and-board-of-directors
linkedin.com/in/yikotler
thereklama.com/igal-kotler-amerikanskiye-yevrei-sovetskiye-yevrei

JPA Virtual Open House
2021-12-08 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
As Russian-Jewish parents, we are constantly looking for ways to make Jewish identity and heritage compelling to our children. Please join us tomorrow, December 8th at 8pm EST for a presentation and Q&A on identity formation and the role of Jewish education with an author and educator, Dr. David Bryfman.
You’ll also have an opportunity to hear about Jewish Parent Academy and its unique programs designed to provide you with background information and tools to effectively transmit Jewish identity to your children.
The event is free with registration at: https://bit.ly/3FOIabB
Please feel free to extend the invitation to your friends and family. We’d love to meet them!
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The Jewish Parent Academy is a high caliber adult Jewish education program created for Russian-speaking Jewish parents.

Become a part of a like-minded community
Develop a strategy for building a strong Jewish identity for your children
Gain knowledge of depth and breadth of Jewish history and tradition
Develop deep understanding of the forces that shaped unique Russian Jewish heritage
Created for Russian-speaking Jews by Russian-speaking Jews

Join our online Open House to learn about the program and meet some of the people behind the most successful initiative for Russian-speaking Jews in America.
Explore Jewish Parent Academy
Learn about JPA experience from our alumni:
instagram.com/tv/CIDUO2WjtAf

Hanukkah Celebration
2021-12-05 15:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
Campus-wide Community Hanukkah Celebration
Sunday, December 5
Let’s celebrate the final night of Hanukkah as a community! Join us on Sunday, December 5 with campus partners for an afternoon and evening of fun, food, and lights!
3:30 p.m. – Young Families
Including a gelt drop from the KI roof!
5:00 p.m. – Candle Lighting – BYOM
Bring your own menorah!
5:30 p.m. – Teen Programming
Additional campus partner programs for all ages!
Sufganiyot and latkes a plenty!
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Visit with Julian Edelman
2021-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Hanukkah virtual visit with Julian Edelman
Thursday, December 2, 6:00-7:00 PM
The former New England Patriots wide receiver will discuss his Jewish journey and identity, pride for the State of Israel, and much more as part of a live conversation with Rabbi Hamilton.
On Zoom Only – contact the Kehillath Israel office: Jodie@congki.org.

Who is a Convert
2021-12-02 12:15 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Who is a Convert? The Law of Return and the Legality of Reform and Conservative Conversions in Israel
December 2, 12:15 – 1:30 PM Boston Time
Via Zoom
Part of the Schusterman Seminars. David Ellenson was past Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies and is Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University. He is Chancellor Emeritus and former President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
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Leonid Ptashka and His Band
2021-12-01 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Center Makor: The Campus, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
Jazz lovers of Boston are thrilled and excited for a whirlwind of rhythm. Incomparable Jazz maestro, pianist, composer, showman Leonid Ptashka is coming to town! You will spend an unforgettable evening, filled with the vivid colors of jazz.
Also in program: award presentation, latkes and suvganiyot, charitable cash bar, lighting Hanukkah candles.
Tickets: $35; $45 at the door.
Those who want to listen to the concert in the comfort of their own home can do so at a discount – follow the same link and choose a Zoom ticket. You will receive your link 30 minutes prior to the event. Please note: all online ticket sales end at 5:30 p.m., December 1.

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Leonid Ptashka, pianist and composer, was born in 1964 in Baky. He began to study piano at the age of 4, at the age of 14 he started performing at a professional scene. Finished Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow he spread far beyond in the Russian Jazz circuit. His debut album Flight of Fantasy (1984) was a massive seller by jazz terms. Taking jazz into the worlds of ethnic jazz and improvisation on traditional main-stream, Ptashka has established himself as a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant performer and an artist passionately committed to his music. Through the years, combining acoustic piano, electronics and synthesizer keyboard instruments, he has refined his expressiveness and developed an impressive technique. Performing as a soloist Ptashka played Recital concerts all over the world, including solo recital in Carnegy Concert Hall New York (1988), Boston University Concert Hall (1988), Los Angeles Country Museum of Art (1989). Later on Leonid Ptashka continues his concert tours in France, Yugoslavia, West Germany, Italy.
The intensive concert appearances were combined with musician’s participation in big jazz contests. By the year of his immigration to Israel (1990), Ptashka had received 17 national awards in Jazz. At the international Pianist contest in Kalish, Poland (1987) Ptashka was the first Soviet jazz pianist who was awarded the second prize and got the main award of the Pagart Record Company. He won the first prize in the Pianist Competition in Los Angeles (1988), the special prize at the Jazz Pianist Competition in France (1989), and the first prize in Eilat Jazz Festival in Israel (1991).
Leonid Ptashka recorded and produced 7 records in Russia, USA (Mobile Fidelity Company), Israel 1996 (NMC Company) (see discography). Immigrated to Israel he immediately joined the forefront of the Israeli Jazz scene, performing, teaching and conducting. Since then he has formed and lead several bands in the country.
Leonid Ptashka is a founder & artistic director of International Jazz Festivals in Israel that are taking place since 1994 in different cities across the country . “Jazz in Winter” in 1998 , “Jazzland” in 2001, “25 years & only Jazz” 2002 (see productions) were the most unforgettable ones .
In 2000 he was included into the prestigious list of “100 outstanding musicians of the 20-th century” that was combined by the American Biographical Institute.
In 2003 he received The Medal of Israeli Parlament- Kneset as a state recognition of his achievements & contribution to the country.
Since 2003 Ptashka is a host of popular international television Music Show “ The Night Bird” (Ptashka in Russian is a bird) (See The Night Bird).
He continues to participate in Jazz festivals all over the world and his career includes work with legendary musicians from the first line such as: Larry Porter, Benny Carter, Joan Brekin, Tom Lee, James Newton, Edd Tickepen, Al Foster, Dusco Goikovich ,Freddie Hubbard, Herb Alpert.
Leonid Ptashka plays with powerful intensity, sophisticated technique and remarkable sensitivity.
Paths is constantly continuing to innovate and to renew his repertoire (see news) and styles
Originally born in Moscow and hailing from Israel, for the past 9 years Yaacov Mayman has been contributing his unique musical voice to the vibrant New York Jazz scene, equally earning high praise, as from his peers and musical critics, as from his multi-faceted audience. He has recently released his highly acclaimed debut album “Watercolors” that features some of the most prominent and re-known Jazz musicians today, such as trumpeter Alex Sipiagin and bassist Boris Kozlov. Yaacov has been indulging audiences nationally and internationally in his fascinating performances with powerful, warm sound, dazzling virtuosity, daring interaction and outstanding musicality, accompanied by an impeccable lineup of hard-swinging and powerfully driving rhythm sections.
Yaacov has performed and/or recorded with such Jazz greats, as Latin-Jazz pianist Ray Santiago, bassist Avishai Cohen, percussionist Anthony Carillo, trumpeters Avishai Cohen, Joey Morant and the legendary member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers Valery Ponomarev, drummers Darrel Green, Kim Thompson and Jerome Jennings, guitarist Bruce Edwards, pianist Edsel Gomez, saxophonists Ed Jackson and legendary Arnie Lawrence, vocalists Michelle Volker and Grace Garland. As well, he has been collaborating with world re-known concert cellist Borislav Strulev. Yaacov has performed in such venues, as Birdland, Blue Note, Smalls, Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, 55Bar, Smoke, Le-Club and festivals, such as JVC Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Red Sea Jazz Festival, Russian International Jazz Festival, Heineken Jazz Festival, NY Latin Jazz Festival, Massachusetts Jazz Festival and Connecticut Jazz Festival.
Yaacov Mayman is a many-sided composer, whose music incorporates his strong influences by John Coltrane and Dexter Gordon, his deep roots in Be-Bop and his exposure to World, Israeli folk and Classical music into one fresh, unique and original style, full of punchy, unpredictable rhythm riffs, inspiring melodic twists and touching lyricism, all above breath-taking metric kaleidoscope.
His quartet has been conquering audience’s hearts, leaving listeners on the tips of their toes all the way through his exciting performances around USA and abroad and is currently maintaining a busy tour schedule, making New York City its home.
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Plunder, Reparations & Restorative Justice
2021-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Plunder, Reparations & Restorative Justice
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:00pm ET
Hosted by Northeastern University, with support from Boston3G
What does reparation and justice look like for surviving generations of families with brutal histories who experiences immeasurable losses? Are there lessons for America to be learned from the German reparations that Holocaust survivors received?
Margaret Burnham will be in conversation with Menachem Kaiser, who was featured at a 3GNY event this past summer and discussed his book. Join Northeastern University and Boston3G to continue the conversation on this important topic.
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From Russia With Art 12th Annual Holiday exhibition
2021-11-27 - 2021-12-17
Vintage Russian handicrafts are also on display and for sale at the Holiday exhibit–2021.
Dear friend:
We are happy to invite you to visit us in Cambridge for the 12th Annual Holiday exhibition, from Saturday November 27th till Friday December 17th. Please book your appointment to visit , from 11AM–8PM. Mask wearing is required.
Original paintings, mixed media, and etchings of the following Russian-American artists will be featured at the exhibit: Alexander Vetrov, People’s Artist of Russia Stanislav Nikireev (1932-2007), Irena Makoveeva, Vladimir Vorobyov, George Lapchinsky, Anatoly Dverin (OPA) and Misha Lenn.
12th Annual Holiday exhibition is curated by J. and O. Koenig of Cambridge, MA. Olesya and Jerry are Russian art experts, collectors and owners of From Russia With Art gallery (www.fromrussiawithart.org) in Cambridge. For the past 8 years the gallery also maintains an internet presence and features several moving exhibitions a year, selling and building knowledge of contemporary Russian-American art and Russian-American cultural relations. Works on display will include etching, dry point and aquatints, which they just brought back from a recent trip to Russia in July.
We wish you a happy and healthy Holiday season, dear friend!
Olesya & Jerry Koenig

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Forecasting the Future of Religion & State in Israel
2021-11-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Forecasting the Future of Religion & State in Israel
Israel’s new budget includes important religion and state related reforms, and its passing may afford MKs the political breathing room they need to advance other pluralism issues. Join us as we break down the current events and hear updates from Israeli experts.
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