Center Makor

Дракон
2026-01-04 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
Дракон
Евгений Щварц
Очень актуально для сегодняшней ситуации в России и вообще…
12+
3 и 4 января
РЕЖИССЁР – Людмила Старобинец.

Attention! This performance contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity.
Внимание! Этот спектакль содержит яркие вспышки света, которые могут представлять опасность для людей, страдающих эпилепсией, припадочными расстройствами или повышенной светочувствительностью.

Билеты
О спектакле

Цена билета $55; пенсионерам и студентам – $40.
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!

Judie Magidson. Elvis Presley's Jewish Roots. Author Interview Series with Matt Robinson.
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Judie Magidson
Elvis Presley’s Jewish Roots
Author Interview Series with Matt Robinson

Please join Dr. Judie Magidson as she gives a presentation on the life and times of Elvis Presley on January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Community Hub. 1320 Centre St., Newton.
You will learn interesting information about the decades in which he lived, including his Jewish roots and connections and you’ll enjoy hearing stories about this person, even from his tender ages of two, four, and ten years old.
It’s a lively presentation with a slideshow, including musical and other video clips of Elvis.
Dr. Magidson, a writer, has extensive classroom teaching and tutoring experience from preschool through college, counseling and educational consulting experience with students and families, and English Second Language certification. She is a published author for much of her work and now she brings her presentation to you, not to promote her yet to be published book, but to share little known facts and other points of interest about this complex and fascinating global figure.
Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 PM
TICKETS
Tickets $18 tax deductible.
Coffee, tee, and sweets will be served.
Community Hub
1320 Centre St., Newton Centre
Please purchase tickets in advance.

The NEW Jewish author series is scheduled for the SECOND THURSDAY of EACH MONTH at 7 PM at Center Makor.
Future topics include the WISH DISH Project, radio LEGEND Jordan Rich, and Refuseniks from the USSR.
If you want to participate or know any author who might, please advise. If you have an idea for an interesting Russian- or Ukrainian-speaking Jewish author, we can arrange an interview in those languages, too.
In ANY case, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
Next interview – with Yanina Kisler, February 12.

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.
The building is accessible to people with disabilities.

VIOLIN & PIANO SALON: Naama Ben Zaken + Shahar Baltsan
2026-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
VIOLIN & PIANO SALON: Naama Ben Zaken + Shahar Baltsan
Intimate concert featuring talented young Israeli violinist and pianist playing SCHUMANN, BRAHMS, YSAYE, RAVEL and BLOCH.
Join us for a salon concert with two of Israel’s finest young musical talents, violinist Naama Ben Zaken and pianist Shahar Baltsan. They will perform a wide ranging program of 19th and 20th century duo music in an intimate format.
This is your chance to hear two rising stars who have already performed with orchestras and chamber groups not only throughout Israel but also across Europe.
INFO & TICKETS
Congregation Kehillath Israel
Jan 8 from 7:30pm to 9pm EST

Буратино
2026-01-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
Буратино
для детей с 4 лет
История настолько известна, что и рассказывать не надо. В поисках золотого ключика Буратино встречает добрых и не очень героев, заглядывает в страну Дураков и находит настоящий театр прямо в кaморке Папы Карло. Ваши дети познакомятся с героями «Буратино»: Мальвиной, Пьеро, Арлекино, Карабасом Барабасом, Черепахой Тортилой и многими другими, услышат авторские песни под живое музыкальное сопровождение, а, главное, получат море удовольствия!
О спектакле
Заказать билеты!

Цена билета $40
В цену билета включен буфет.
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!

Winter Wonderland Shabbat Dinner
2026-01-16 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Havaya invites adults 21+ to a warm, fun, and nice
Winter Wonderland Shabbat Dinner
at the Community Hub
1320 Centre St. Newton
Friday, January 16 at 7:00 PM
Tickets – $18, but we appreciate additional donations. (*)

TICKETS
Dinner will have catered Kosher-style food and wine.
Please purchase tickets in advance and let us know about your allergy or dietary restrictions.

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Free parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us. Center Makor is on the 3rd floor. Once you exit the elevator, walk to furthest room to the right labeled “Center Makor”.
(*) – Center Makor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.

Игорь Торик – цикл лекций об истории и археологии Израиля
2026-01-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Друзья, в конце января 2026 Игорь Торик (Израиль) возвращается в Бостон, и нас ждут ещё две увлекательные лекции и дискуссии: одна об истории иудейских войн (23 января), и другая – о кумранских свитках (24 января).
Обратите внимание, что ниже – НОВЫЙ Фейсбук ивент, и новый линк, и отметиться (CLICK “GOING” or “INTERESTED”) надо заново, чтобы не пропустить возможныe изменения в расписании, а также чтобы помочь нам с распространением информации! Спасибо всем, кто это сделает!
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Игорь Торик – известный израильский историк, писатель, публицист, радио- и тележурналист, лектор и гид, в арсенале которого сотни различных авторских экскурсий по Израилю. Автор нескольких книг об истории и археологии Израиля, путеводителей (в том числе знаменитого “Энциклопедического путеводителя по Израилю”), более 500 статей, около 250 радиопередач из рубрики “В пыли веков”, сотен телепередач, нескольких фильмов и сюжетов об Израиле для различных телеканалов мира. Два образования – прикладная математика в стране исхода, и история и археология в Иерусалимском Университете. Живет в Иерусалиме с 1990 года.
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Лекции начинаются в 7:00 вечера
Двери открываются в 6:30 вечера
Лёгкие закуски, лёгкие напитки, перед лекциями и после
Если вдруг есть желание принести что-то своё для фуршета – это приветствуется, но не обязательно (если приносите, лучше НЕ сладкое).
Подробное описание тем лекций – ниже.
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FRI 23 JAN: ИСТОРИЯ ИУДЕЙСКИХ ВОЙН и ВОССТАНИЙ
Community Hub / Center Makor
1320 Centre St., Newton Center
Восстание Маккавеев, три иудейских войны, великие события с очень значительными последствиями – почему еврейская традиция о них не упоминает, а если упоминает, то исключительно в негативной коннотации. И почему при этом они стали важными государственными мифами с прославлением героизма. Был ли этот героизм, сколько выдуманного и сколько правды мы знаем об этих событиях? Будем разбираться в этих вопроcах.
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SAT 24 JAN: КУМРАН и СВИТКИ МЕРТВОГО МОРЯ
Community Hub / Center Makor
1320 Centre St., Newton Center
История величайшего археологического открытия за всю историю человечества, изменившего наше представление о возникновении и развитии монотеистических религий: иудаизма – еврейского и самаритянского, караимов, христианства, ислама… Благодаря этим рукописям мы стали понимать об этом гораздо больше, и многие наши прежние представления оказались неверными.
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Цикл лекций Игоря Торика в Бостоне – мероприятие благотворительное (фандрейзер). Собранные деньги будут перечислены на помощь отрядам быстрого реагирования полиции Израиля на добровольной основе (Игорь сам является членом такого отряда быстрого реагирования, в районе Иерусалима). На собранные средства добровольцы закупают часть оборудования, необходимого для обеспечения безопасности: фонари, аккумуляторы, пауэр банки, прицелы, медицинские комплекты, патрульные дроны, и так далее.
ВАЖНО!
ОПЛАТА: на входе – только наличные (простите, мы НЕ сможем брать электронную оплату на входе)
Если вы хотите оплатить электронно – пожалуйста, это надо сделать ЗАРАНЕЕ (не позднее 22 января!), ПейПал или Венмо:
Venmo: @Doriana-Froim
PayPal: dfroim@yahoo.com
Взрослые: $40
Дети (слушающие!) – бесплатно
Скидки для тех, кто уже приходил
Скидки для семей (более 2 взрослых)
Скидки по финансовым обстоятельствам (студенты, и другие категории)
Если вам нужна скидка, напишите, пожалуйста, заранее (dfroim@yahoo.com) – спасибо!
Приходите, ждём вас и интересной дискуссии с нетерпением!
ВАЖНО! Пожалуйста, указывайте, точную дату и название лекции при оплате!

Some of these events take place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.

Boston New Year Grand Musical Ball
2026-01-24 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Boston New Year Grand Musical Ball
January 24th at 6:30PM
Cary Hall, Lexington, MA
1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA
INFO & TICKETS
The Boston International Symphony Orchestra brings the sparkle of Vienna to Boston with an unforgettable evening of Strauss, Puccini, sweeping waltzes, and passionate tango, featuring renowned soloists led by Maestro Jorge Soto of the Boston Pops.
Бостонский Интернациональный Симфонический Оркестр дарит Бостону венское сияние в незабываемом вечере музыки Штрауса и Пуччини, изысканных вальсов и страстного танго с участием известных солистов под управлением Маэстро Хорхе Сото (Boston Pops).

Виндзорские насмешницы / The Merry Wives of Windsor
2026-01-24 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Виндзорские насмешницы
В этой постановке мы предложим вам несколько способов развлечься, в какой бы глуши вы ни жили, а также покажем возможные последствия таких развлечений. Вы увидите, на что способны верные жены, которых пытаются беззастенчивым образом соблазнить самонадеянные повесы. Все это представлено в спектакле по мотивам пьесы Шекспира «Виндзорские насмешницы».
Музыка и костюмы были заказаны заблаговременно в Англии в 1605 году, а потому успели дойти вовремя и будут создавать точную атмосферу того времени.

Билеты
О спектакле
Цена билета $55; пенсионерам и студентам – $40.
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!

The Merry Wives of Windsor
With this performance, we would like to spread some optimism and show that no matter how dull the surroundings or how monotonous the routine of daily life, a creative mind can always find ways to entertain itself. When the hedonistic, frivolous, corpulent, and overly confident Sir John Falstaff finds himself in debt, he plots to have the two wealthiest women in Windsor fall in love with him and shower him with passion and gold.
But Mistress Page and Mistress Ford are no easy targets; their retaliation is profound, but also humorous, earning them William Shakespeare’s title: “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”
We invite you to share in the adventures of the citizens of Windsor by attending our abridged, musical production of this comedy.
The play’s simple plot, vibrant colors, exquisite costumes, and catchy music make this show enjoyable for all audiences, as experience proves.

Tickets
About Performance

Tickets – $55; students/seniors – $40.
We accept payment for tickets in cash at the door.

Берегись автомобиля, или С легким паром! Отменено!
2026-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
В связи с обещанным сильным снегопадом мероприятие переносится. О новой дате объявим дополнительно.
Берегись автомобиля,
или С легким паром!
Николайка Йе приглашает друзей, кому близко его творчество и тех кто желает с его творчеством познакомиться собраться и повеселиться в камерной, теплой компании, провести вечер вместе и поддержать наш общий Center Makor в маленькой, но очень теплой компании.
НиколайКа Йе, и все вместе, в новой песенной программе “Бегись автомобиля или С легким паром!” Поём вместе, подпеваем, создаем то самое хорошее и доброе настроение – без спешки, без шума, по-настоящему. Будут очень нужны ваши звонкие голоса, добрые улыбки и хорошее настроение!
Хотите сыграть в лотерею (благотворительную) и это возможно. Главный приз наручные умные часы. Оценочная стоимость $150.
💃🕺 Приглашение на танцы от Владимира Фойгельмана и Янины Рубиной.
🎉 Конкурсы — легкие, ироничные, с призами за правильные ответы и участие.
⏳ Количество мест ограничено. Всего 45.
Воскресенье 25 января
Двери открываются в 6:00 РМ.
The Community Hub. 1320 Centre St., Newton.
Благотворительный билет — $35 с человека; 100% tax deductible.
Все средства направляются в пользу благотворительной организации Center Makor и на поддержку программ Community Hub.
Мы ждем Вас!
БИЛЕТЫ

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.

Art About the Holocaust
2026-01-27 - 2026-02-10 | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Art About the Holocaust
UN Holocaust Remembrance Day
Exhibition and Film Screening
Screening of the documentary film The Lost Brothers, Israel.
An exhibition of graphic art, photographs, and wood inlay work.
Artworks by Alexander Gassel, Andrey Gagarin, and Mikhail Faktorovich.
Grand Opening
Tuesday, January 27, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 28, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 29, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets – $18
The exhibition is on display until February 10
Group visits are welcome
Additional exhibition hours:
February 1: 4-6 р.м. and 6-8 р.м.
February 3: 6-8 р.м.
February 4: 6-8 р.м.
February 10: 6-8 р.м.
If you want to organize group or personal viewing at convenient time, contact us at centermakor@gmail.com
Community Hub
1320 Centre St., Newton
TICKETS

Alexander Gassel is a Russian-American artist and designer. 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.
Alexander 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.
Learn more about Alexander Gassel and his works at alexandergassel.com
Andrey Gagarin
I am a 74-year-old psychiatrist with no formal photographic education, but I have been making photographs since the age of twelve. My work arises from observation rather than instruction — from standing still, listening, and looking carefully at the world in front of me.
The image of Birkenau was taken six years ago using infrared optics. I chose infrared not for effect, but because it reveals what ordinary sight cannot: the quiet trace of time, the way memory lingers in light long after people have disappeared. For me, this photograph is not a document of a place, but an encounter with history — a way of seeing underlying presence and absence at the same moment.
Photography, like psychiatry, is an act of attention. It asks you to stay, to witness, and to hold what is often difficult to hold. This is what I try to do with my images.

Michael Farro (Mikhail Faktorovich) — Marquetry
michaelfarro.art
Michael Farro was born in Bobruisk, Belarus. He studied at MIIT in Moscow and earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Michael works as a computer programmer and has taught computer science at Boston University. In parallel with his technical career, he pursues marquetry — creating narrative wood veneer panels that explore memory, history, and human experience. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife.

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.
The building is accessible to people with disabilities.

Всеобъемлюще
2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр БИС
Николай Коляда
Всеобъемлюще
Маленькая комедия в одном действии
Режиссёр оригинальной постановки Юрий Рубенчик
Режиссёр обновлённой постановки Евгений Верниковский

1 февраля; начало в 19:00
Автор назвал эту пьесу легкой комедией, и театр БИС решил с ним не спорить.
А как иначе воспринимать жизнь, которая не очень удалась?
Героям спектакля вроде нечем похвастаться – ни семьи, ни карьеры, и одинокая старость маячит на горизонте.
Но при этом есть великая преданность театру.
Временами это комедия, переходящая в фарс, временами – щемящая лирика о прошлом, об одиночестве, о чем-то всеобъемлющем…
Цена билета $40; пенсионерам – $30
Заказ билетов по телефону 401-837-1887
ПОДРОБНЕЕ

О ТЕАТРЕ

Winter Extravaganza
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446, United States
Unfortunately, Svetlana Portnyansky is unable to attend this Thursday. Our wonderful Liliana Glik will grace the event with her performance.
Svetlana Portnyansky’s concert will be announced separately. Everyone who purchases Extravaganza tickets online in advance will receive a 50% discount for her concert. If you wish to return the tickets you’ve already purchased, please contact us directly.

Winter Extravaganza
Rabbi Bill Hamilton of Kehillath Israel and Vladimir Foygelman, president of Center Makor, would be honored to have you as our guest at the charitable celebration, the Winter Extravaganza, on Thursday, February 5th.
This celebration has become a tradition of supporting our community through Center Makor. Our mission is to promote Jewish culture and education in Greater Boston, working to eliminate antisemitism and hatred through cultural engagement. Your presence signifies your partnership in this vital work.
For years, Center Makor has proudly collaborated with Congregation Kehillath Israel, and we are grateful for the continued support of Rabbi Bill Hamilton and the KI community.
Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and community as we celebrate our culture together.
See you on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Congregation Kehillath Israel. 384 Harvard St., Brookline.
Sweets, snacks, and beverages served (Kosher laws observed).
All proceeds will benefit the joint programs of Center Makor and Congregation Kehillath Israel
With gratitude,
Rabbi Bill Hamilton
Vladimir Foygelman, President of Center Makor
Tickets – $50
Congregation Kehillath Israel
384 Harvard St, Brookline

TICKETS
Those who purchase tickets before January 31st will participate in a raffle for memorable souvenirs from our sponsor – these very cute and cozy candle holders that will truly warm your soul.

REPERTOIRE
Hebrew
Israeli/Cantorial/Contemporary
Yiddish
Folk/Traditional
Russian/Eastern Europian
Folk
World
Gypsy/Klezmer
Ladino
Svetlana Portnyansky
— A solo Jewish and international singer, Svetlana’s youthful style, sensational voice and personal charm made her one of the leading singers in her homeland of Russia and in recent years, has endeared her to audiences around the world. In 1996 she recorded the soundtrack for Steven Spielberg’s documentary “Survivors of Holocaust” at Capitol Records and in 2002 the soundtrack for Jeff Kanew’s film “Babij Jar.” Throughout her career, Svetlana has performed with internationally known stars such as Steve Allen, Lionel Hampton, Maximilian Schell, Roselin Kind, Lenny Kazan, Clare Berry, Debbie Friedman, Bruce Adler, Mike Burstein and Cantor Dudu Fisher among others. Today, Svetlana is one of the few singers that brings Jewish music, culture, and tradition to the whole international Jewish community. Svetlana’s songs reawaken the best of the Jewish spirit while creating a new bond between the Jewish communities of the world.
“She is a Sweet Svetlana, swaying and weaving silky songs of a dozen cultures in a dozen languages. Her swaying style and distinct musical interpretations are strictly Svetlana, and while she has not patterned herself after anyone, she seems to assume a dozen personalities, all showing off her uncommon beauty to advantage…” — Los Angeles Times
“Svetlana is a superb artist, at times commanding comparison to Streisand…” — Jewish News, Sydney, Australia

EN Svetlana Portnyanskaya is a singer whose work never ceases to surprise and delight numerous fans in different countries.
Each song, performed with an extraordinary, heartfelt voice, touches the soul of everyone sitting in the hall that evening. From the first note, Svetlana captivates the audience and doesn’t let go until the last note fades away.
You can attend her concerts endlessly, and it will always be a new performance given by a great actress. It’s impossible not to recognize Svetlana Portnyanskaya; each time she reveals a new facet of her inexhaustible talent. Her extraordinary voice allows her to experience the music anew each time, creating the miracle of the birth of true art before the eyes of the audience.
The concert program will feature the best and most beloved Jewish songs – both traditional and modern in Hebrew, romances, Eastern European and Latin American music, masterpieces of world pop music – such a comprehensive repertoire is within Svetlana Portnyanskaya’s power, as is her delightful skill and piercing sincerity.
RU Светлана Портнянская – певица, творчество которой не перестает удивлять и восхищать многочисленных поклонников в разных странах.
Каждая песня, исполненная необыкновенным, берущим за сердце голосом, задевает струны души всех, кто сидит в этот вечер в зале. Светлана с первой ноты берет зрителя в плен и не отпускает до мгновения, пока не затихнет последняя нота .
На ее концерты можно приходить бесконечно, и это всегда будет новый спектакль, который дает большая Актриса. Светлану Портнянскую невозможно не узнать, она всякий раз раскрывает новую грань своего неиссякаемого таланта. Ее необыкновенный голос позволяет каждый раз проживать музыку по-новому, на глазах у зрителей творя чудо рождения настоящего искусства.
В программе концерта прозвучат лучшие и любимые еврейские песни – как традиционные, так и современные на иврите, романсы, восточно-европейская, латиноамериканская музыка, шедевры мировой эстрады — такой всеобъемлющий репертуар подвластен Светлане Портнянской – как и само восхитительное мастерство и пронзающая искренность.

Boston Malanka 2026
2026-02-07 17:00 - 2026-02-08 00:00 (America/New_York)
Boston Malanka
Come celebrate Ukrainian New Year with traditional food, music, and dancing in the heart of Boston!
Granite Links, Quincy, MA
Feb 7 at 5 pm to Feb 8 at 12 am EST

TICKETS
General Admission Tickets are now on Early Bird sale!
Tickets are available through January 26th, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Please note: no additional discounts apply.
Get ready to celebrate the Ukrainian New Year at Granite Links in Quincy! Join us for a night of delicious food, music, and dancing. Grab your friends and family for a fun-filled evening you won’t forget. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in Ukrainian culture and ring in the New Year in style. Mark your calendars for this exciting event!
Come join Ukraine Forward and the Ukrainian American Educational Center of Boston for our annual Ukrainian Malanka Winter Ball fundraiser. Enjoy a delicious meal and Zabava-style dancing as you help raise funds to save Ukrainian lives impacted by the war.
Our goal is to raise $45,000 towards the purchase of evacuation vehicles and tactical medicine that Ukrainian defenders and combat medics desperately need!
The Boston Community is #StayingStrongToSupportUkraine. Net proceeds from this event will purchase resources for evacuation. This event will feature live music from the New York-based band “Anna-Maria”.
Live music by Anna-Maria Band from NY
Plated Dinner
Silent and Live Auction
Malanka performance
Cash bar
Free parking
Dinner menu choice of:
Lemon-Oregano Statler Chicken (Gluten Free)
Braised Short Rib
Seared Cauliflower Steak (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan/Vegeterian)
Desert: Chocolate Mousse Trilogy (Gluten Free)
Kids menu (Kids Admission, up to 12 y.o.):
Chicken fingers and fries, gummy candy. Desert Course: Ice Cream Cup
Dietary restriction option available (Gluten /Dairy Free).
In addition to selected entrees, dinner will include baked breads, dessert, coffee and tea service.
Purchasing tickets instructions: Check FAQ below. Tickets sale ends on January 26th!
Dress to impress. FORMAL ATTIRE ONLY!
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. No tickets will be sold at the door. Email us at hello@UkraineForward.org with any questions.

Teen Movie Club – The Lost Brothers
2026-02-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Teen Movie Club
The Lost Brothers
A documentary film by Haim Edgar. Israel.
A touching story about two brothers who found each other 72 years after the World War II.
This story cannot fail to touch you, dear viewer. It is about how the war ended 75 years ago, but people are still being carried away to this day and their fates are being determined by its merciless hand. According to the author, it touches each of us who live in the fast-paced 21st century.
We decided to show you a movie about the fate that unexpectedly and fatally manifested itself in the life of Arie Perel.
On April 24, 2018, a phone call rang in Arieh’s home. “We are calling you from Warsaw, from the Museum of the History of Polish Jews,” he heard on the other end of the phone receiver. – “We want to inform you, Arie, that you were found by your brother, and you were adopted in 1947 in Wroclaw.
And what he didn’t realize was…
His brother Adam has been searching for him for 72 years since the war.
The film was released in Israel in May of 2019.
Sunday, February 8th at 4:00 p.m.
The Community Hub. 1320 Centre St., Newton
Come for the film, stay for the conversation. We can’t wait to see you there! Parents are invited!
REGISTER
Registration is required. The event is free, but we’re asking for $18 donation.
Artworks by Alexander Gassel, Andrey Gagarin, and Mikhail Faktorovich are still on view. Learn more.

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.

День рождения Бабы Яги
2026-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
В этом сезоне спектакль «День рождения Бабы Яги» уходит со сцены. Осталось только 3 показа. Торопитесь посмотреть веселый спектакль! Не откладывайте – можете упустить свой шанс!

Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
День рождения Бабы Яги
Музыкальная сказка для детей с 6 лет и взрослых
Бабе-Яге сегодня исполняется 100 лет. По старинному заклятию, если в этот день за ее праздничным котлом будет 13 гостей, то она «обнулится», то есть, станет десятилетней девочкой. Это заветная мечта старухи Яги, но не так-то просто найти в загнивающем Тмутараканском лесу столько нечистой силы.
Сумеет ли Баба-Яга добиться успеха? Увидим, пройдя вместе с нею все колдовские шаги.
Приходите на «День рождения Бабы-Яги»!
Билеты

Цена билета $40
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.
Attention! This performance contains a sequence of flashing lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivity.
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. А если вы почему-либо не можете прийти на спектакль – не забудьте отменить ваш заказ.

February Love Shabbat Dinner
2026-02-13 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Havaya invites adults 21+ to a warm, fun, and nice
February Love Shabbat Dinner
at the Community Hub
1320 Centre St. Newton
Friday, February 13 at 7:00 PM
Tickets – $18, but we appreciate additional donations. (*)

TICKETS
Dinner will have catered Kosher-style food and wine.
Please purchase tickets in advance and let us know about your allergy or dietary restrictions.

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Free parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us. Center Makor is on the 3rd floor. Once you exit the elevator, walk to furthest room to the right labeled “Center Makor”.
(*) – Center Makor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.

Дочь русского актёра
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
Дочь русского актёра
Водевиль с песнями, танцами и переодеваниями
Гениальность актера Лисичкина поставлена под вопрос: его увольняют из театра. Обида выливается на родную дочь, Верочку, которую он хочет выдать замуж за отставного прапорщика, дважды вдовца – Акакия Назарыча Ушицу. Верочку не вдохновляет роль деревенской отставной прапорщицы. Взяв в пособницы свою горничную, Катерину, талантливая девушка дурачит жениха и отца и находит выход из положения. Красочный водевиль с песнями, танцами и переодеваниями будет интересен и взрослым, и детям! В спектакле звучит живая музыка в исполнении Сергея Беляева.

РЕЖИССЁР – Людмила Старобинец.
О спектакле Заказ билетов

Цена билета $55, пенсионерам и студентам $40
В цену билета включен буфет.
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!

Волки и овцы
2026-02-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
Волки и овцы
Александр Островский
Комедия
РЕЖИССЁР – Людмила Старобинец.
Билеты
О спектакле

Цена билета $55; пенсионерам и студентам – $40.
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!

Stand with Ukraine: Warmth & Solidarity Concert and Fundraising
2026-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Stand with Ukraine: Warmth & Solidarity Concert and Fundraising
On Saturday, February 28 at 5pm the Yamawaki Art and Cultural Center at Lasell University in Newton will host Warmth & Solidarity Concert, a charity event bringing together artists, medical professionals, and volunteers to move emergency aid quickly to civilians in Ukraine.
Held on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the event responds to a worsening humanitarian crisis caused by continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during an unusually harsh winter. With subzero temperatures and widespread power outages, many families in Kyiv are left without heat or electricity.
The evening features Vadim Neselovskyi, the internationally acclaimed Ukrainian pianist and composer, who is donating his performance while traveling between concerts in Vienna and New York, where he will present his new album PERSEVERANTIA. His work has been recognized by NPR, PBS NewsHour, The Boston Globe, and The New York Times.
Dr. Ron Hirshberg (Home Base / Mass General Brigham), a participant in the “Invisible Wounds of Ukraine” initiative and the producer of the documentary Standing Up Against the Sky, will present his film about a ballet dancer who went to the front in the first days of the large-scale aggression against Ukraine. The film features music from the new album PERSEVERANTIA.
Admission is free — PAY WHAT YOU CAN.
Can’t attend – donate what you can!
All donors who give $100 or more will receive Vadim Neselovskyi’s new album signed by the artist.
👉 givebutter.com/WarmthForUkraine

Три поросёнка
2026-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
Три поросёнка
Музыкальная сказка для детей с 3 лет
Самый подходящий спектакль для первого похода в театр!

О спектакле

Заказать билеты!

Цена билета $40
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!

В нашем камерном театре мало мест. Билеты закончатся очень быстро. Если вы хотите посмотреть – не откладывайте заказ билетов. А если вы почему-либо не можете прийти на спектакль – не забудьте отменить ваш заказ.

All That Purim!
2026-03-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
All That Purim!
Get ready for the ultimate Purim celebration! Come experience an unforgettable evening of music, traditions, and community joy. You and your friends are invited to the grandest party of the year!

Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM
War Memorial Hall, Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton
A charity concert with songs, dances, L’Chaim, Hamantaschen, Mishloah Manot (sweet gifts)
Funny Contests of Kings, Ministers, and Brides
Costume parade for kids
Featuring community stars:
Liliana Glik, vocal
Vladimir Foygelman, choreography and social dances
Singer’s Club POSIDELKI, vocal (Maxim Tchoul, Michael Gankin, Evgeniy Iokhvid)
Children’s group Purimshpillers, vocal
Nikolaika Yeh, vocal, guitar
Astela Dance Studio, ballroom dance
Vladyslav Dovhan, saxophone
Olga France, vocal
Boris Furman, the storyteller
The proposed program is subject to change.
Supporting team
Anatoly Grinberg, sound
Yulyia Shulman, web support, design, lightning
Brendan Bradkey, marketing
Iryna Zaviriukha, Inna Moroz, buffet
Public support: Yana Brodsky, Ilana Medvedovsky, Julia Goldberg
Business advisor: Oleg Denishenko
Yanina Ribin, helper
Artistic Group: Liliana Glik, Boris Furman, Vladimir Foygelman
Powered by Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Requested (all charitable) Gifts to His Majesty are:
Kids: free
Guest: $36 per person (rows 5 and up)
Student/Senior: $18 per person (available seats)
Special Seating:
Royalty: $108 per person (1st row)
Supporter: $72 per person (2nd row)
Friend: $54 per person (3rd–4th rows)
Register online at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-that-purim
Walk-ins are also encouraged.
TICKETS

We are inspired by the beautiful tradition called Caffè Sospeso (or “suspended coffee”), where someone pays not only for their own coffee, but also for an extra one for someone who may not be able to afford it.
This year, we would like to bring that spirit of generosity to our Purim celebration.
By purchasing a ticket at the $54 or $108 level, you become a sponsor for a Holocaust survivor, a low-income family, or an individual with special needs.
Let’s share the joy with those around us!

Now Accepting Submissions for the 20th Annual Israel Arbeiter Holocaust Essay Contest
2026-03-12
Now Accepting Submissions
for the 20th Annual Israel Arbeiter Holocaust Essay Contest
OPEN TO MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA
Students Invited to Reflect on the Importance of Holocaust Remembrance and the Lessons it Holds for the Present
This annual essay contest honors Holocaust survivor Izzy Arbeiter z”l, and engages students across Greater Boston with the relevance of the Holocaust and its lessons today.
Six winners will receive an educational trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C. and will be recognized at Greater Boston’s Yom HaShoah Commemoration on April 12, 2026.
Essay submissions are due by March 12, 2026.
LEARN MORE

2026 New England Heritage Night
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York)
2026 New England Heritage Night
Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.
New England Revolution vs. Nashville SC
Contact: (508) 298-0341 | sfletcher@revolutionsoccer.net
REGISTER

Arts Based Birthright Trip Registration
2026-03-18
Discover Israel – Visual Arts
About the trip: Explore Israel through the lens of the visual arts. Participants will sketch throughout the journey, meet with local artists, and visit studios and museums — alongside iconic Birthright Israel experiences like climbing Masada, visiting the Old City of Jerusalem, and exploring the streets of Tel Aviv.
APPLY NOW
More details:
The deadline to sign up is March 18th!
The trip is: June 1st – 12th
Age range: 18 – 26
Itinerary:
Day 1. Mon, June 1
Location: Arrival & Coastal Art
Art & Activity Focus: Arrive at TLV. Drive North to Ein Hod Artist Village for an introduction to Israeli communal art, museum visit, and open studios. Sketching opportunity: Capturing the Mount Carmel landscape.
Accommodation: Tiberias / Sea of Galilee
Day 2. Tue, June 2
Location: Deep Nature & Safed
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Explore Safed’s Artists’ Quarter and the historical synagogues. Afternoon: Extended Deep Nature Sketching Session in a Northern reserve (e.g., Nahal Amud) to capture the unique light and foliage of the Galilee.
Accommodation: Deep Nature Overnight (North) (e.g., Guesthouse or Cabins near a nature reserve)
Day 3. Wed, June 3
Location: Galilee to Jerusalem
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit the Museum of Ein Harod (optional, based on travel time) or the Hula Valley for bird-watching and landscape sketching. Afternoon: Drive South to Jerusalem if time allows: visit Razzouk – oldest Tattoo shop in the world.
Accommodation: North → Jerusalem
Day 4. Day 4. Thu, June 4
Location: Jerusalem: Architecture & Academia
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit the National Library of Israel (NLI) to explore the architecture by Herzog & de Meuron. Sketching opportunity: Architectural study of the carved stone facade and the ‘Book Well’ interior. Afternoon: Student meetings at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design (critique session, portfolio sharing, or open studio visit).
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day Day 5. Fri, June 5
Location: Jerusalem: History & Dialogue
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit Yad Vashem (The World Holocaust Remembrance Center) for a deeply moving historical and architectural experience. Afternoon: Local Dialogue Session with a Jerusalem-based young adult organization, referencing the Mashpiot link provided, to discuss societal trends and mentorship in Israel. Prepare for Shabbat.
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 6. Sat, June 6
Location: Jerusalem: Shabbat & Old City
Art & Activity Focus: Shabbat. Walking tour of the Old City (Jewish and Christian Quarters). Sketching opportunity: Light and shadow studies in the narrow alleyways and at the Western Wall plaza (observing the Sabbath atmosphere).
Accommodation: Jerusalem
Day 7. Sun, June 7
Location: South: Dead Sea & Desert
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Visit the Nova site (Re’im Music Festival Memorial) for a moment of quiet reflection and remembrance.
Drive to the South. Experience the unique environment of the Dead Sea (floating/mud). Afternoon: Desert Landscape Sketching in the Judean Desert, focusing on the color and texture of the terrain. Drive to Tel Aviv. Evening: Check-in and initial exploration of the city.
Accommodation: Dead Sea Area / Arad / Nova
Day 8. Mon, June 8
Location: South to Tel Aviv: Dance Comp
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Experience or discuss the work of the Bat Sheva Dance Company (e.g., watching a rehearsal/performance clip, or a Gaga movement workshop).
Accommodation: Tel Aviv
Day 9. Mon, June 9
Location: Tel Aviv: Markets & Studios
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Immerse in the Nachalat Binyamin Arts and Crafts Fair (open Tuesdays and Fridays). Interact with local artisans. Afternoon: Explore the Artist Studios in Kiryat El-Melacha. Meet with working artists for dialogue and inspiration. Sketching opportunity: Portraits or capturing the vibrant market energy.
Accommodation: Tel Aviv
Day 10. Mon, June 10
Location: Tel Aviv: Old Jaffa & Design
Art & Activity Focus: Morning: Explore Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv’s first neighborhood, famous for its architecture and boutiques. Afternoon: Visit the Ilana Gur Museum in old Jaffa, followed by exploring the surrounding Jaffa Artist Studios and the historical port area.
Accommodation: Tel Aviv
Day 11/12. Mon, June 11/12
Location: Departure
Art & Activity Focus: Final group debrief and final Sketching Session: Capturing a final Tel Aviv scene. Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) for departure.
Accommodation: N/A

Grand Opening of Havaya Social Club
2026-03-18 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Havaya invites adults 21+ to a warm, fun, and nice
Grand Openingof Havaya Social Club
at the Community Hub
1320 Centre St. Newton
Friday, December 19 at 7:00 PM

A place for Jewish Culture and Learning.
Jewish Trivia and Karaoke.
Tickets – $18, but we appreciate additional donations. (*)
TICKETS
Alcoholic drink + light appetizers will be served.
Please purchase tickets in advance.

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.
(*) – Center Makor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.

Виктор Шендерович. Потерпевший Гольдинер.
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Театр на крыше, 50 Kearney Road, Needham, 02494, United States
Театр на крыше
приглашает вас на спектакль
Потерпевший Гольдинер
Лирическая комедия
Автор: В. Шендерович
Она – американка с устоявшимся положением, полноправный гражданин своей страны. Он – старый еврей, эмигрировавший из Советского Союза в новую для него реальность. Она сбивает его на улочках Манхэттэна, и суд приговаривает ее в качестве наказания ухаживать за сбитым ею человеком. Герои вынуждены проводить много времени в обществе друг друга. В результате оказывается, что это общение необходимо обоим, а у потерпевшего есть шанс на десять недель стать не одиноким и даже счастливым.
РЕЖИССЕР – Людмила Старобинец
О спектакле Заказ билетов

Цена билета $55, пенсионерам и студентам $40
В цену билета включен буфет.
Внимание! Оплата производится наличными при входе!

Business Breakfast of Jewish Solidarity
2026-03-25 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Center Makor and the Network of Jewish Mental Health clinicians cordially invite you to a Business Breakfast of Jewish Solidarity.
Support our psychological mission to the State of Israel.
You will enjoy a traditional Israeli continental breakfast with fresh bagels, pitas, cream cheese, lox, assorted cheeses, Israeli desserts, and coffee/tea.
Wednesday, March 25, at 8:30-10:00 am.
The Community Hub. 1320 Centre St., Newton
As we know, the Israeli Mental Health System is facing unprecedented challenges supporting wounded soldiers, reservists’ families, families of hostages, and everyone else affected by the war.
The network of Jewish Mental Health Professionals is organizing a Mission Trip to Israel to support the Israeli clinicians and Mental Health Systems.
You will learn more about challenges and innovative ways of trauma treatment.
You will join us in brainstorming, focused on developing ideas for creating a supportive network in Boston.
Keynote Speaker: Gony Raban Zohar, A Licensed Clinical Psychologist from Israel specializing in individual, couples, and group therapy. Gony is a member of the Israeli Institute of Group Analysis and brings extensive experience in trauma and resilience. She served as a Mental Health Officer in the Israel Defense Forces (Air Force, Intelligence Corps, and the Combat Reaction Unit). Since October 7th, she has been dedicated to volunteering with combat veterans and civilians coping with PTSD and acute trauma.
The event is free, but we’re asking you to register in advance.
REGISTER

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.

Havaya Welcome Spring Shabbat Dinner
2026-03-27 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Community Hub, 1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA, 02459, United States
Havaya invites adults 21+ to a warm, fun, and nice
HavayaWelcome SpringShabbat Dinner
at the Community Hub
1320 Centre St. Newton
Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM
Tickets – $18, but we appreciate additional donations. (*)

TICKETS
Dinner will have catered Kosher-style food and wine.
Please purchase tickets in advance and let us know about your allergy or dietary restrictions.

This event takes place at our Community Hub located at 1320 Centre St., Newton, 02459.
Parking is available between the buildings or on the ramp behind the open bar gate. Newton Centre T Station is 6 minutes away by foot.
Find Center Makor on the display by the entrance door and call us.
(*) – Center Makor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
