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SUMMARY:Night Bird Album Release: Rebecca Mac String Band at BackRoom Boston
DESCRIPTION:Experience a night of transformative and engaging  music at BackRoom Boston featuring the Night Bird Album release – Rebecca Mac String Band.  On Wednesday\, July 1\, at 7:00 PM\, join us at The Boston Synagogue for a performance that bridges the gap between centuries-old tradition and modern innovation. \nModern Klezmer & Eastern European Folk \nLed by the award-winning klezmer violinist Rebecca Mac (member of Mamaliga)\, the band presents a fresh take on Eastern European folk music. Night Bird features intricate\, off-beat arrangements and original fiddle tunes inspired by deep-rooted soundscapes. \nAs one of the most exciting new klezmer groups in Boston\, the Rebecca Mac String Band delivers a sound that is: \n\nSoulful & Haunting: Melodies that evoke the history of the “Old World.”\nWhimsical & Vibrant: Modern arrangements that keep you on the edge of your seat.\nOriginal Compositions: A first look at the tracks that define their 2026 debut release.\n\nVenue & Location Details \nThe concert takes place at the intimate BackRoom Boston at The Boston Synagogue\, located at 55 Martha Road\, Boston\, MA. Known as a premier venue for world-class Jewish music\, it provides the perfect acoustic setting for the band’s debut. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:45 PM)\nLocation: 55 Martha Road\, Boston\, MA 02114\n\nReserve Your Tickets \nTickets are free but the concert is not free to produce. We offer a sliding scale to ensure those who want to enjoy a cultural\, music experience in Boston’s West End neighborhood may do so.  Your donation ensures cultural programs like this continue to thrive. \nDon’t miss this electrifying album release. Witness the evolution of klezmer music live in the heart of Boston.
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/night-bird-album-release-rebecca-mac-string-band-at-backroom-boston/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:backroom,BFNJ-Music,Klezmer
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SUMMARY:Jewish Downtown\, Boston Movie Series - ZERO MOTIVATION
DESCRIPTION:Jewish downtown movie culture through Film — where stories come alive on screen and in community. \n\n\n\n\nJewish Downtown Boston Movie Series features: ZERO MOTIVATION \nMovie Night is hosted by Young Professionals Benjamin & Sarah in partnership with BackRoom Boston\, with The Boston Synagogue as our venue. \nEnjoy the film on a huge screen with immersive surround sound for a true theater-like experience. Plus\, our unique downtown location is easy to reach by MBTA\, and we offer both free parking and validated parking at the Cambridge Street Garage. And since the weather is finally on our side\, come early to relax on the patio. Grab snacks and beverages\, meet new people\, and start some great conversations before the movie begins. \n✨ What to Expect: \n\nFeature film screening on a large screen with surround sound\nA lively\, social atmosphere in the heart of downtown Boston\nA celebration of Jewish storytelling through film\nCommunity gathering before and after the movie\n\nWhether you’re deeply connected to Jewish culture or just love great independent films\, this evening promises laughs\, insight\, and a memorable night out.\n🎬 Grab your seat and join us for our Summer series: Jewish downtown movie culture through Film — where stories come alive on screen and in community. \nZERO MOTIVATION\nJuly 8 @ 7:00 PM \nA hilarious\, poignant and crowd-pleasing Israeli black comedy\, ZERO MOTIVATION is a biting commentary on the absurd bureaucracy and monotony of military conscription\, the often undervalued roles of females in the military and the perils of carrying out meaningless orders. \nWinner of Best Narrative Feature and the Nora Ephron Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival. Winner of 6 Awards of the Israeli Film Academy\, including Best Director\, Best Actress (Dana Ivgy)\, and Best Screenplay. \n“An engaging\, desert-dry\, feminist-minded comedy … ” – Brad Wheeler\, Globe and Mail \nIt is going to be a great series we look forward to having you join us.\nREFRESHMENTS: Popcorn\, Pizza\, Movie Munchies & Beverages \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/jewish-downtown-boston-movie-series-zero-motivation/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:backroom,NexGen
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Israeli Music: The Songs That Have Shaped Us
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Israeli Music: The Songs That Have Shaped Us \n\n\n\nExperience the timeless melodies and modern rhythms that connect us all at The Boston Synagogue. \nA Journey in Song\nMusic has always been the voice of our people. From the nostalgic\, pioneering harmonies that echo the dreams of our ancestors to the fresh\, contemporary beats of modern Israel\, these songs are the soundtrack of our shared journey. Join us at The Boston Synagogue for an immersive and joyous evening of song\, community\, and cultural celebration. \nWhere Heritage Meets Modernity\nOur evening will be held in the architectural beauty of The Boston Synagogue. Nestled in downtown Boston’s historic West End\, our venue features a striking blend of Jewish heritage and clean\, mid-century Bauhaus style. It is the perfect backdrop to honor where we came from while celebrating the dynamic\, evolving spirit of modern Israeli culture. \n\nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-israeli-music-the-songs-that-have-shaped-us-tickets-1992930162765?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/celebrating-israeli-music-the-songs-that-have-shaped-us/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:backroom,Family Fun,NexGen
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SUMMARY:ELECTRIC HORA
DESCRIPTION:Our July ELECTRIC HORA takes us back to where it all started – The Boston Synagogue! We’ll be at the Burren again starting in August every fourth Tuesday. \nHave you ever danced the hora at a Jewish wedding and thought\, “Damn! I should do that every month!” Been lifted in a chair above a circling sea of friends and family? Clapped your hands for a patsch tanz or stomped your feet to a bulgar? Have you ever wanted to? \nNow is your chance. It’s time for ELECTRIC HORA\, Boston’s best klezmer dance series\, featuring a rotating cast of the top dance leaders and klezmer musicians from across New England. \nJuly’s ELECTRIC HORA is hosted by our friends at the Boston Synagogue and features the following fabulous artists: \nOr Levinson – dance leader \nNat Seelen – clarinet \nPete Fanelli – trombone \nMichael McLaughlin – accordion \nKirsten Lamb – bass \nGrant Smith – drums \nOr Levinson (they/them) is a dancer\, facilitator\, and educator; they have been based in Minneapolis for the past 13 years and are now thrilled to be transitioning to the Boston area to begin their rabbinic education at Hebrew College. Their creative work often features klezmer music\, Yiddish folk dance\, and themes of Jewish diaspora and the search for home\, belonging\, and solidarity on Native land. Their most recent full-length performance\, DOIKAYT: a velt mit veltlekh\, was commissioned as part of Red Eye Theater’s Isolated Acts series in 2024. They have taught improvisation-based movement to both youth and adults for the past ten years\, including for high schooler students at the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts. In community space\, Or teaches and leads Yiddish dance\, often in conjunction with Minneapolis klezmer band Di Bayke\, and as part of the Twin Cities’ now-annual Klezmer on Ice Festival. \nRegister And Learn More Here: https://events.humanitix.com/electric-hora-july-2026
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/electric-hora/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:backroom,BFNJ-Music
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