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Maya Hobscheid A Gathering of Waters

From July 2 to August 7, the Beverly Arts Center is hosting a show by members of The American Jewish Artists' Club. The theme of the show is A Gathering of Waters: Artists engage with forms of "water" cited in Jewish text. The motif of water is an important and prominent one in Jewish culture. In the Tanach, water is one of the most explored elements from the splitting of the waters above and below to the flood to the parting of the seas, to name just a few examples. Water is also a compl… Continue

Added by Maya Hobscheid on July 9, 2010 at 1:49pm — No Comments

Gideon Klionsky Connecting to the past

I think that today's Jewish musician should be able to interact with the music of our past. This concept can easily be taken as far as the oldest melodies and lyrics. From Darius Milhaud's setting of the Shabbat shacharit service in the mid-20th century to a variety of Kol Nidré arrangements to Idan Raichel's visions of Song of Songs and Psalms, int… Continue

Added by Gideon Klionsky on June 15, 2010 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Jewish Festival Guide

This weekend's Jewish Festival has so many great things to see and do. We've had several requests for a 'best of the Fest' list. We can't pick favorites- we love them all. But we've stitched together a schedule that gives you a sampling of the wide variety that's availble, both in Jewish culture and at the Fest!

11:00 Tzioni ‘R’ Us/Weiner Experience / Moshe Skier Band (Main stage)
12:00 Tracy Friend and Maxwell Street Klezmer Band (Berman stage)
12:45 David Broza (Main stage)… Continue

Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on June 11, 2010 at 12:19pm — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Welcome Summer '10 Interns Gideon Klionsky and Maya Hobscheid


Give a hearty Bruchim Haba'im to KFAR's 2010 Summer Interns,… Continue

Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on June 7, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Rep KFAR @ the 'Fest

Dear community members-
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Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on June 2, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Intern with KFAR



KFAR Jewish Arts Center is accepting applications for part-time internships for Summer and/or Fall 2010. Ideal candidates will be college students or recent graduates.
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Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on June 1, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Promotional Opportunity for Musicians - Get heard!


KFAR Jewish Arts Center is offering musicians and ensembles the opportunity to expand their fan base and have their music heard by thousands of potential fans. A limited number of acts will be have one of their songs selected for inclusion on a Download Cards of contemporary… Continue

Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on June 1, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Reader covers Oranges on Seder Plates

Chicago Reader The Reader's Peter Margasak covers Girls in Trouble, KFAR

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Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on April 2, 2010 at 5:49pm — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Yalla Chava Alberstein

Chava Alberstein, one of Israel's iconic folk singers, released a new album this week, "Baruch Haba." best known for her Hebrew songs, Alberstein… Continue

Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on April 1, 2010 at 5:23pm — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Feminist performers rock spring holiday


Oranges Rock the Seder Plate covered by Blair Chavis of Triblocal

"For arts enthusiasts seeking new ways to mark the Passover holiday this spring, one concert might rock their notions of women in Jewish culture—contemporary and Biblical.


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Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on April 1, 2010 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Scene & Heard Hava Nashira

The annual Hava Nashira songleading and music workshop of OSRUI & URJ is slated for June 2-6.

If you teach or lead music in Camps, congregations, or community centers, Hava Nashira is for you. You'll improve your skills as you
learn from the finest Jewish music innovators and composers, including Debbie Friedman, Cantor Jeff Klepper, P… Continue

Added by Scene & Heard on April 1, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Scene & Heard Passover Mixtape

Our friends at the The Idelsohn Society have released their Exodus 2.0: Passover Mix 2010. Its just under an hour of classic Passover songs, from the comedic to the creative. Beat and rhyme wizard Socalled features prominently, having already released his own Hip Hop Haggadah on Jdub. There are other gems mixed in, including Steven Bernstein's "Manishtana" and Moe Jaffe & Henry Tobias, "Passover Time on the Range." Give it a listen:

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Added by Scene & Heard on April 1, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Scene & Heard Chad Gad Yeeaah!


Darshan is the creative and contemplative collaboration between Shir Yaakov Feinstein-Feit and Eden “Eprhyme” Pearlstein.

Together, these two juxtapose diverse sounds and styles in an artistic act of bridge building.

Their sound features consciou… Continue

Added by Scene & Heard on April 1, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

Scene & Heard Bicyclezmer

Avi Fox-Rosen is known for his more klezmerish work, but you gotta love this nod to Queen. Some of us may appreciate his whimsy. Some of us just like bikes and others (of either sex) may like hot girls. And then there are furries. But I digress.

Here is something yummy and fun for all of us. Because its ADAR! Avi Fox-Rosen's CD Release Party is Wednesday June 3rd @ Union Pool, Williamsburg, BROOK-LYN.… Continue

Added by Scene & Heard on February 19, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Scene & Heard New Golem Graphic Novel

I came across this on facespace and thought it was quite interesting. The artist, Jason Kipp, resides in MN and I love his style. He's looking for page sponsors- for $90 you not only help him complete the graph' you get two faces of your choice drawn into crowd scenes. Geeky cool. He's trying to get this done in time for Comicon in May so help a brother out.… Continue

Added by Scene & Heard on February 19, 2010 at 10:29am — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Golem show reccomended by Chicago Reader

Once again, a KFAR show has made the Chicago Reader's 'The List' of don't miss shows:


GOLEM This Brooklyn sextet's previous album, Fresh Off Boat, was full of songs about the experiences of Ukrainian Jews on their way to Ellis Island.

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Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on February 19, 2010 at 9:26am — No Comments

Scene & Heard Annette Ezekiel of Golem interviewed by JUF News


Click on the picture to hear the interview… Continue

Added by Scene & Heard on February 5, 2010 at 2:33pm — No Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Free Soulico CD Giveaway

KFAR IS holding a drawing to give away a free copy of Soulico's new CD, Exotic on the Speaker. Its been getting solid raves from PopMatters,… Continue

Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on November 2, 2009 at 3:41pm — 6 Comments

KFAR Jewish Arts Center 3 Critics Picks!

Its been a busy press week for KFAR. In addition to the props from WBEZ's Tony Sarabia late last week, this evening's Soulico show has been picked as the 'to do' item by the… Continue

Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on November 2, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

KFAR Jewish Arts Center Exotic on the Speaker

Big thanks to WBEZ - 91.5 fm's global affairs… Continue

Added by KFAR Jewish Arts Center on October 30, 2009 at 5:11pm — No Comments

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On July 25 2002, KFAR got its start with a double bill of Even Sh'Siyah and YidCore at Chase Cafe. 8 years and countless events later, we're stronger than ever. As Chicago's leading year-round presenter of contemporary Jewish arts and music events,…
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Rebbesoul at BooCoo Cafe & Cultural Center
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A rock guitarist and studio session musician, Rebbesoul was inspired by the haunting beauty of a prayer heed heard one night in synagogue. From memory, he reconstructed the melody and lyrics, and so began a spiritual and musical journey that brought…
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