Join us at the inaugural Jewish Arts Festival, where Jewish culture comes alive through vibrant artistry, captivating performances, and delicious flavors. This unique event invites people of all ages to experience a rich tapestry of traditions and creativity in a welcoming, festive atmosphere.
Experience the Jewish Arts Festival! Enjoy stunning art exhibits, interactive workshops, and captivating storytelling. Savor delicious food, browse handmade goods, and immerse yourself in live music and folk dancing. Whether you’re here for the art, food, performances, or connections, the festival promises an unforgettable experience.
Mark your calendar, bring your loved ones, and be part of a celebration that honors the beauty and depth of Jewish culture and community. See you at the Jewish Arts Festival!
Buy tickets to join us onsite on February 23rd from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cost: $15 Temple Israel members and members of cosponsoring organizations/$20 nonmembers. Contact cajl@tisrael.org with questions.
Who's At the Festival
Cosponsors
Boston Jewish Film, Inc.
Boston Jewish Film celebrates the richness of the Jewish experience through film and media. Throughout the year, Boston Jewish
Film engages and inspires the community to explore the full spectrum of Jewish life, values and culture. We present two Film Festivals, the BJF Monthly Film Club, The School Initiative to Combat Antisemitism (SITCA), and multiple film screenings throughout the year across Greater Boston.
Cafe Landwer
The story of Landwer. A story of tradition. A story of quality.
In 1919 on a picturesque street in the center of Berlin, Moshe Landwer opens a small and romantic coffee house, which quickly turned into one of the city’s favorite hangout spots. In 1933 with the rise to power of the Nazi regime, Moshe Landwer along with his family, made aliya and settles in Tel Aviv. On Allenby Street, facing the sea, he opened the country’s first coffee brewing house.
In 1964, due to the rising demand for quality coffee, the Landwer factory moved to its permanent location in the industrial area of Holon. In 2004, the 3 founders of Café Landwer approached the Landwer coffee brand with an idea to
revive the brand with rich heritage & legacy. They opened the first café in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv which made its mark in the community. Fifteen years later, Café Landwer is now a local restaurant chain & franchise with 80 locations across Israel. These locations are designed to create a warm and elegant atmosphere, to welcome & host guests!
In 2018, Co-Founder Nir Caspi decided to move to the United States with a mission to develop & expand the brand into a fast-casual dining experience, for people from different backgrounds and cultures to come together around food and shared experiences.
Chagigah Radio
Hal Slifer plays your favorite music by Jewish Singers on Chagigah- Sunday mornings from 7-10am on WERS, 88.9, and streaming worldwide on WERS.org
Congregation Dorshei Tzedek
Dorshei Tzedek is a dynamic and growing Reconstructionist congregation of approximately 260 households. Our services and Religious School meet in Newton, MA, and our members live throughout the greater Boston area, as well as in states from Maryland to Wisconsin to Maine!
Folk Arts Center of New England
The Folk Arts Center of New England was established in 1975 with a mission to promote and appreciation of and participation in the traditional folk arts. In the five decades since, FAC has been connecting communities through music, dance, and culture.
Hadassah
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a Jewish women’s organization that advocates for Israel, women’s rights, and religious autonomy:
Mission: Hadassah’s mission is to inspire a commitment to Israel’s people, land, and future. They do this through education, advocacy, youth development, and support for medical care and research.
Advocacy: Hadassah advocates for women’s rights, religious autonomy, and US–Israel diplomacy. They also speak out on issues like advancing women’s health and economic security, fighting antisemitism, and speaking out for a strong Israel.
Fundraising: Hadassah raises funds for community programs and health initiatives in Israel.
Members: Hadassah has members in every congressional district in the US.
History: Hadassah was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold
Hebrew College
Hebrew College Mission: Reimagining Jewish learning and leadership for an interconnected world. Making our lives more meaningful, our communities more vibrant, and our world more whole.
Israeli American Council (IAC)
The mission of the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is to build an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, the American Jewish community, and the bond between the peoples of the United States and the State of Israel.
Keshet
Keshet’s Vision:
Keshet envisions a world in which all LGBTQ Jews and our families can live with full equality, justice, and dignity.
Keshet’s Mission:
Keshet works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and our families in Jewish life. We strengthen Jewish communities. We equip Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge to build LGBTQ-affirming communities; create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen and valued; and advance LGBTQ rights nationwide.
Moishe House Back Bay
Moishe House is what being Jewish in your 20s is all about. We provide a space for over young adults around Boston to create meaningful, welcoming Jewish communities for themselves and their peers. We are a group of people who love hosting, exploring Boston, and welcoming new post-grad friends! We love to have cultural Jewish and Israel events, and are excited to continue cultivating a vibrant community. Come on over for Shabbat dinner, movie nights, and positive vibes!
Temple Beth Elohim
Temple Beth Elohim is a vibrant community inspired by the wisdom & traditions of Judaism, engaged in learning, spirituality, and music.
Temple Beth Zion Brookline
TBZ is an independent, inclusive Jewish congregation with members of all ages who are committed to each other; to joyful participatory worship; to meaningful Jewish learning, spiritual growth, and acts of social justice.
Temple Israel, Portsmouth, NH
Temple Israel is one of New England’s oldest synagogues.
Our congregation, founded in 1905, embraces contemporary values including egalitarianism, diversity, accessibility and inclusion. A USCJ-affiliated Conservative congregation, Temple Israel is the Jewish home for people of many backgrounds, ages, and levels of observance in the Seacoast region, including man interfaith families. Singing is an integral part of our worship services. All of our services follow a hybrid model of in-person and Zoom access.
We are made up of about 300 member families, who live within a 20-mile radius of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We operate a vibrant preschool and religious school for grades K-7, which meets on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Monthly educational and social events for teens complete our youth programming.
The Temple Israel community joins together for holiday celebrations, adult education classes, PJ Library and related activities, youth group programs, art exhibits and related workshops, films, talks, concerts, book club, and tikkun olam (healing the world) projects with the wider community.
Temple Ohabei Shalom
Temple Ohabei Shalom, a Reform synagogue, is an inclusive Jewish community committed to nurturing, sustaining, and touching Jewish lives through lifelong learning, joyful worship, and repair of the world in word and deed.