Zionist Organization of America Honors Donald Trump for Support for Israel, Jewish Community Brochure: 2019 Israeli Folk Dance Workshop Pre-Workshop Party occured on November 16th, 2019 Past Events The Israeli Folk Dance Workshops Sunday, November 18th, 2018 Temple Sinai, 1 Community Road, Marblehead, MA 01945 November 17th, 2018: Nostalgic Evening in Memory of Yankele Levy Northeastern University, Curry Student Center Ballroom, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass Brochure: Nostalgic Evening in Memory of Yankele Levy MIMOUNA EXTRAVAGANZA Sunday April 8th, 2018 link to videos Piaf Above the Sky of Paris, Coming Soon to Boston!     - Ori Piaf is an incredible singer/impersonator who performs the great Edith Piafs repertoire and others.     Her show appeals to both the French audience and to all those who love the classical French songs & music. The talented and world-renowned Alaev Family, an ensemble of three generations of virtuoso performers that     performs multi-lingual world music in the flavor Tajikistan and the Jewish music of Buchara, complete with     song, dance, and traditional costumes. Pirchei Yerushalayim boys choir, has traveled the world and recorded over 500 songs in Mizrachi, Chassidic,     and Israeli styles of music. They truly unite the entire Jewish community with their universal appeal to young     and old, religious and secular. They sing in French, English, Spanish, Italian, and Arabic, and we are very     excited at the prospect of hosting them for the first time in Boston! Rami Danoch & Avner Gadassi in Concert! Boston Celebrates Sepharadic Culture! Boston Israeli Folk Dance Workshop - November 12th, 2017 Full Tour - Eyal Ozeri - November, 2017 Lisa Yves Tribute to Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler and Carol King - November 25th, 2017 Historical Events Sagiv Cohen coming to Boston Ruth Navon - "The first pop Israeli singer..." - Coming Soon http://www.mako.co.il/music-Magazine/reviews/Article-69e04ed8acbea21006.htm http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4470096,00.html http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4163907,00.html http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4450919,00.html http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/1,7340,L-2917327,00.html http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4531267,00.html http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4503275,00.html http://www.thepost.co.il/news/new.aspx?pn6Vq=L&0r9VQ=FFDGL http://www.nrg.co.il/online/54/ART2/374/900.html http://www.yosmusic.com/article.asp?id=8884&xyz=100 Click to listen to Ori Piaf Performing "La Vie En Rose" and "Padam, Padam". Click to read the Israel Magazine - French Article about Ori Piaf's Show. In this French article you can read about the magical world of Ori Piaf in a breathtaking show about Piaf's life: "Piaf Above the Sky of Paris". There is no doubt, like the article's headline, that Edith Piaf has been revived by Ori! About the Show: "Piaf Above the Sky of Paris" is a exciting performance, performed by the singer & actress Ori, who also wrote a play based on the fascinating life of Edith Piaf, the unique & greatest French singer of all times. The performance, which takes place approximately an hour & fifteen minutes, contains the full, moving, autobiographical story of Edith Piaf filled with hardship: From her beginning as a poor wild girl, through maturity, life filled with obstacles, mischief & wild love affairs, the recognition & success Edith had, all over the world till her tragic inevitable death. The singer & actress Ori, lives Edith Piaf on the stage, sings her best French hits & tells her story with a lot of soul, humor & great passion. The work on the performance took three years, through the emphasis on a full profound research on the life of Edith Piaf, through a graceful direction & through intensive vocal guidance of Professor Hanna Hakohen. Ori is an experienced singer & actress, a graduate of the acting studio of Sofi Moscovich and has a degree in French & English at the University of Bar-Ilan. She also acted in many plays & singing performances in Israel & Europe. Ori's greatest love for the language & French culture brought her to fulfill her dream: To go on stage with a one woman show of Piaf's life.   Click here to view a video clip of Ruth Navon on YouTube.   Allo Alaev has deep roots in the music of Tajikistan and the Jewish music of Buchara. Allo Alaev, a great master of percussion, took up the Doyra (a frame drum with metal rings inside), at an early age. He made rapid progress and was soon appointed the first percussionist of the folk Opera Company of the Tajikistan capital Dushanbe where he toured and performed for 50 years. Allo Alaev composes pieces for percussion, manages playing on up to 9 drums at the time and has forwarded this dance- percussion virtuosity to his children and grand children. The entire Alaev family emigrated to Israel in 1991. Allo accomplished to continue the tradition in the family and has made this ensemble well known to all Israeli families, by numerous TV programs �host shows and continuous concerts in Israel and abroad. An ensemble of three generations of virtuosos perform together on stage and create a happy feast of colors and music, where rhythms are dominant. The presence of the younger generation makes this a true cross over from the old to the new. Today, the multi talented ensemble includes Allo Alaev�s two sons, Ariel and Amin and his grandchildren Zvika, Allen, Amir and Aviva. (Ages between 79 -15) Click here to view the Alaev Family's past performances on YouTube.   Click here to view Pirchei Yerushalayim's past performances on YouTube.   Click Here for A Medley of Rami Danoch (12.3 MB)! (Right-Click & Save to Desktop for better results.)   The City of Boston sponsors a series of events and activities that highlight different cultures and traditions by Greater Boston residents.  Sepharadic Culture New England is working together with the City officials to hold a special event, to increase interest in and awareness of Mizrachi, Andalusian, and Ladino traditions, and highlight the diversity that exists within the Sepharadic branch of Jewish culture and history originated in Spain, Morocco, and Italy.  The event will feature a guest speaker, and a musical ensemble that will delight guests with selections of Ladino, Andalusian, Mizrachi, Classical Arabic, and religious hymns (piyutim).  Traditional Spharadic foods will be served and a special art exhibit of paintings and other Judaica items will be presented. Two events are planned – A small intimate afternoon event at the state house, and a larger event at a venue for 300+ people.  In light of Yehoram Gaon’s upcoming end of October 2010 concert, we may wish to combine our Speharadic cultural celebration with his concert. Join our FaceBook group, http://www.facebook.com/sepharadicculturene, and invite your friends and colleagues so you may all experience the rich tradition of Sepharadic Jewry.  We would like to grow our event committee to help with decorations, entertainment, catering, venue & event management, graphic design, flyering, media/publicity, sponsor/donor solicitation, etc.  We encourage all to share of your commemorative Sepahardic Judaica items to further enhance the event experience – Please view the photos we have posted in our FaceBook page, our article in Maariv USA (Maariv_USA_Shalom_Boston_July_2_10_Color.pdf), and contact us with ideas at (617) 738-5038 or AnnetteZrihen@gmail.com.   Tickets in advance: $8 for basic class, $12 for advanced class Tickets at the door: $10 for basic class, $15 for advanced class, $23 for both Purchase Tickets Online Come bring your friends, meet new people and have fun. Please share with others annettezrihen@gmail.com 617-738-5038 or Jeff 617-935-5316 sussmanj075@gmail.com Lisa Yves SINGS AND PLAYS JEWISH WOMEN SONGS - The Music of Barbra, Bette and Carole Saturday, November 25 at 7:30 PM - 10 PM Israeli American Council - IAC Boston   -  1320 Centre Street #301, Newton Center, MA 02459 Tickets: $15 advance, At the door $20 Purchase Tickets Online Come bring your friends, meet new people and have fun. Please share with others annettezrihen@gmail.com 617-738-5038 or Jeff 617-935-5316 sussmanj075@gmail.com 2018 Mimouna Exrtavaganza Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 7 to 11 pm Israeli American Council - IAC Boston   -  1320 Centre Street #301, Newton Center, MA 02459 Tickets: $20 advance, At the door $25, cash bar Come enjoy the music and Moroccan treats annettezrihen@gmail.com 617-738-5038 or Jeff 617-935-5316 sussmanj075@gmail.com 2018 Mimouna Exrtavaganza Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 7 to 11 pm Israeli American Council - IAC Boston   -  1320 Centre Street #301, Newton Center, MA 02459 Tickets: $20 advance, At the door $25, cash bar Come enjoy the music and Moroccan treats annettezrihen@gmail.com 617-738-5038 or Jeff 617-935-5316 sussmanj075@gmail.com Tickets before November 15th: $8 Tickets at the door: $10 Purchase Tickets Online Tickets in advance: $8 for basic class, $12 for advanced class Tickets at the door: $10 for basic class, $15 for advanced class, $23 for both Purchase Tickets Online Come bring your friends, meet new people and have fun. Please share with others annettezrihen@gmail.com 617-738-5038 or Jeff 617-935-5316 sussmanj075@gmail.com Tickets in advance: $20 for adults, $15 for children and seniors Please call for more information annettezrihen@gmail.com 617-738-5038 or Jeff 617-935-5316 sussmanj075@gmail.com Tickets in advance: Basic/Intermediate $8; New Dances $12 Purchase Tickets Online Please call or email for more information Annette 617-738-5038 annettezrihen@gmail.com or Jeff 617-935-5316 sussmanj075@gmail.com

French/Israeli singer Yael Dray and Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida pay homage to France's national diva, Edith Piaf, with their musical tribute Padam, Padam.
Piaf was the legendary chanteuse who captivated Paris and the world with such ballads as "La Vie en Rose," "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" and "Hymne a l'Amour," as well as this show's title song.
As an established New York duo, Yael & Gabriel have a unique sound that borrows from rock, gypsy jazz, classical tango, flamenco and contemporary jazz.
As part of Bastille Day celebrations, Yael & Gabriel will also honor legendary French singers such as Aznavour, Brel, Montant, Gainsbourg and more.

The 3rd North-American tour of the acclaimed play "Address Unknown" took place 1/20 to 2/10/2011, in honor
of the International Holocaust Rememberance Day, shows were booked in 7 cities, including Boston!
E-Mail Annette@HaKesherOnline.com for more information or the play at your school, temple, etc.






Click here to visit Yehoram Gaon's enhanced website, listen to music, view his films, and witness his legacy!

About the music: How can we describe the music of Teapacks? It sounds like new street guerilla folk with an overdose of Jewish chutzpa, Israeli power punk chopped with ethnic elements, rap rhymes & pop choruses, North African beat & East European melodies schizophrenically combined with a dirty disco flavor. Teapacks is guaranteed to tickle your feet, mess with your mind, and touch your heart! About Teapacks: Teapacks was formed in 1988, when Gal Peremen and Kobi Oz met at a Kibbutz in southern Israel. The two began playing Kobi's original songs, and were later joined by other musicians from local Kibbutzim and the city of Sderot. The band has released seven albums, a movie soundtrack, one EP and a greatest hits collection. Four albums went Gold, and two went Platinum. Over the years, their singles have received regular radio play, often climbing to the top of the Israeli charts. Teapacks has been named Band of the Year numerous times by various Israeli media outlets. Their thousands of live performances have filled concert halls, festivals, and a host of high-profile events in Israel and around the world. Teapacks is seen to be the key mover behind the legitimization and success of Middle Eastern music in Israel. Ever since Teapacks' explosion on the scene in the early 90s, Middle Eastern styles began to be considered worthy of heavy rotation on Israeli radio. Teapacks infamously participated in the last Eurovision Song Contest (kind of an international American Idol for songs) that took place in Helsinki, Finland on May 2007. This unusual experience and the controversial responses to their song, "Push the Button",  got them thinking about creating a new album with international songs and performances abroad. Push the button for one of the many YouTube screenings and talkbacks that drew over a million into the debate! Biography of the composer and author- Kobi Oz: The lyrics of most Teapacks songs are written & composed by Kobi Oz , the band's lead singer. He was born in 1969 in the town of Sderot , located in southern Israel. Sderot, where many leading musicians grew up, is considered one of the most important cities in the Israeli music scene. Oz began creating and playing music at the age of 15. He started out playing keyboards for the band Sfatayim, which performed traditional Moroccan music and eventually became, among other things, a leading music producer who discovered many new artists like Hadag Nachash . Additionally, Oz collaborated with Sarit Hadad as lyricist & melodist on one of her albums. This album was a huge breakthrough on Israeli radio, and included Hadad's most well-known and talked about hits. Besides his music career, he is an author who has published two best selling books called Petty Hoodlum (2002) and Moshe Chuato and the Raven (1996) and a social activist who recently organized a big demonstration to raise public awareness of the tragedy of his home town, which is constantly under missile attack from Gaza. About 40,000 people came to Rabin  Square to show solidarity with the traumatized children of Sderot.

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The Sephardic Congregation of Newton 556 Ward St., Newton Centre invites you to a   Sephardic Shabbaton February 9th & 10th 2007 21 & 22 Shevat 5767   Featuring Rabbi Moshe Tessone Director of the Sephardic Community Programs Distinguished Faculty member of the Beltz School of Jewish Music at Yeshiva University.   Friday - Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat- 4:55pm Saturday - 8:30am Morning services followed by a Festive Luncheon and a Lecture   Saturday Night - 8:00pm Melaveh Malkah Honoring our long time members Nelly and Elias Cohen Rabbi Tessone will lead a night of songs with melodies of the Middle East , Andalusia , and other Sephardic Communities   Social Hall of Congregation Beth-El 561 Ward St., Newton Centre   For more information and reservations please contact Ruthy Philosophe Tel: 617-332-9064 ; Email: philosophe@rcn.com

The Consulate of Israel, Israeli House, & Leventhal-Sidman JCC

Invite You To

Yoni Rechter

In Concert With:

Ayala Asharov - Vocals

& Shachar Mintz - Guitar

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

LSJCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA

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Teev Production & HaKesher Invites You To

Hadag Nahash

Original Live Hip Hop

Back from Israel, by popular demand!

Join this extraordinary hip hip band for an unforgettable concert

for all ages. Take you family for an evening out before Chanukah,

and see why Hadag Nahash's Boston fans couldn't wait to see them again!

Thursday, December 14th, 8 p.m.

The Roxy, 275 Tremont Street, Boston

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Visit this interesting webpage to learn more about the special upcoming event featuring a lecture/exhibition by acclaimed artists Dov Lederberg and Yael Avi- Yonah!

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Stay tuned for an upcoming November show by the talented stand-up comedian, Omri Bar-Lev!

Click here to view a resource site on Omri Bar- Lev.

Over the years, the company has developed into a multi-faceted agency, managing, booking, and producing in the various genres of music, dance, and drama. From the beginning we have aimed on bringing high quality Israeli culture to help unite the American and Israeli Jewish communities by offering extraordinary events that they could enjoy together.

Working with organizations such as the Israeli Consulate of Boston, the Jewish Community Center of Newton, HaKesher productions has brought some of Israel's finest entertainers to the Boston area. Some of the most popular concerts produced by us have included Yehoram Gaon 2x, Avihu Medina Shimi Tavori, Izhar Ashdot and friends of T-slam, Kobi Oz and T-Packs, Jo Amar, Tuvia Tsvir Dani Robas, Rogalach, Shuki & Dorit (Nana muskuri style), Naor Tzion, Einat Seruf.

We have also have assisted with the productions of David Broza, Emil Zrihan, Zev Revach (Sala Shabati) Idan Reichel

Other events have included Israeli Folk Dance, bi-weekly Israeli Movie Nights, hosted by the BCCA.

Other performers over the years:

Mickey Gabrielov, Parvarim Machina, Gidi Gov and his band, Chava Alberstein, Dudu Fisher, Hadag Nahash, Aviv Geffen, Shlomo Bar and Habrera Hativit, Shlomo Bar and David D'or, Dani Robas and Dani Litani, Meir Banai

Yehudith Ravitz; Band in JCC; Noa; Rami Kleinstein, Shlomit Ahoran and Hacol Over Habibi, Hana Laslow; Yoram Tahar lev; Hagashoshl;  Arkudi Duchin; Yoni Rechter  Ofra Haza; Subliminal.