Program Overviews

Harnessing the power of artists and performers, this concert series that showcases an exciting crop of performers fusing Jewish themes to contemporary musical idioms. The resulting cultural hybrid mirrors the oft-hyphenated identities of urban audiences, celebrates the rich diversity of Jewish culture and bridges our heritage to other ethnic groups and the broader cultural patchwork.

Held at popular music and arts venues, series events legitimize the content, lower barrier to entry and meet young adult audience members ‘where they’re at’ as experiential episodes. In short, contemporary Jewish content placed in secular cultural contexts. With a mix of venue relationships, curatorial expertise and promotional know-how, KFAR has created a scene that effectively attracts a unique mix of urban young Jewish adults. View upcoming events in the Tzitzit series, or view past events.

Throughout history, Jews have had a tradition of cultural hybridity, borrowing from the myriad neighboring cultures in which they live and in turn enriching them. This was true throughout the Middle East, Western Europe, Mediterranean basin, Central Asia, Europe and now the Americas. KFAR produces the Global Groove world music series in partnership with Hothouse, highlighting the Jewish hues in the global palette. When in a context of the rich diversity of cultures from six continents, the myriad Jewish musical forms, old and new, take their rightful places in the rich musical tapestry.

Words carry significant meaning in Jewish life. The universe was created by utterances, as were the laws received at Sinai. For millenia, Jews have read, debated, written and treasured words. We are, in short, people of books. In partnership with Zeek: The journal of Jewish Culture and Thought, KFAR is pleased to present Dvarim (Hebrew for words)- a series of explorations of written, spoken and performed words by artists examining the contemporary Jewish experience.



This set of informal events salons provide a means to discuss trends, news and developments from the Jewish arts world while allowing our audience members build relationships with one another.




This initiative works to establish relationships with and between local artists, writers, musicians and performers, including those connected to Jewish community and those seeking alternative conduits to heritage. KFAR hosts quarterly “social salons” to foster interaction, artistic collaboration and community among associates. The community also provide artists with workshops and master classes for the exploration of heritage through craft, using group text study and discussion as a springboard to develop new works.

Working in conjunction with local art-house cinemas and film festivals, films. Semitic/Cinematic screens a number of the best new and catalog Jewish independent feature, short and documentary films annually, often accompanied by discussions with the filmmaker. Research has shown that Jews of all stripes attend, enjoy and appreciate Jewish themed films. Semitic/Cinematic caters to this audience while showcasing excellence in Jewish and Israeli filmmaking, supporting venues and festivals who do likewise. Click here to see whats coming up.

KFAR has found that Jewish Holidays are best marked by utilizing their themes as springboards for exuberant cultural celebrations. Whether it’s a Marching Band performing “I have a little Dreidl,” a DJ adding beats behind Megilla readings or a slam poet reinterpreting the Four Questions, it reframes perceptions of Jewish life into fun and powerful experiences: KNISHMAS - it’s not a silent night for us. Noisemaker! - a Purim experience 3rd Seder - Passover Performed Lag B’Onfire - light it up on Lag B’omer! Details. Click here to view Signature Celebrations

S.H.E.M.A. implements synagogue-based cultural arts programs that combine community-building and exploration of contemporary Jewish expression. The initiative is comprised of five modules that borrow from KFAR’s existing programs, adapting them for use in the congregational setting. The components “stack” for an integrated programming solution that can also be used in a stand-alone fashion or to interface with existing initiatives. The modules engage members on multiple levels, developing an arts affinity group within the community that can in turn enrich congregational life. Click for info.