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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Decorating Terracotta Flower Pots: Bloom and Become with Jennifer Liff
DESCRIPTION:Bloom and Become with Jennifer Liff and allow your visions to blossom with terracotta flower pots.\n\n\n\n\nExplore themes of renewal\, growth\, and possibility in this immersive 3-hour expressive arts workshop. Using a plant pot as your canvas\, you’ll create a three-dimensional vision board that reflects your hopes\, intentions\, and dreams for the season ahead. \nThrough guided reflection and creative expression you’ll leave with a living reminder to nurture both your plant and your personal growth. No artistic experience is necessary—just a willingness to explore and create. \nWhen: \nOctober 18th 2:00-5:00PM \nAbout Jennifer Liff: \nJennifer is an expressive arts therapy educator and group facilitator with a deep curiosity about the intersection of creativity\, psychology\, and spirituality. \nThe arts have been part of her life for as long as she can remember. As a child\, she was imaginative and creative—writing stories\, making jewelry\, and choreographing her own dance moves. Her parents were painters and music lovers\, so she grew up immersed in the arts\, regularly attending museums\, Broadway shows\, and ballets. Her earliest and happiest moments are rooted in creative expression. \nLike many people\, she eventually set creativity aside\, absorbing the belief that adulthood and responsibility leave little room for imagination and play—and that only the “talented few” are allowed to create. A few discouraging comments only reinforced these beliefs\, and creativity went quiet for a time. \nNonetheless\, the impulse to make and explore never fully disappeared. Through her studies in psychology and the arts\, Jen rediscovered creativity and came to understand it as essential to mental\, emotional\, and spiritual well-being. Now\, as a “recovering creative\,” Jen is committed to living a creative life and teaching others to do the same. \nJen offers online and in-person arts-based courses and workshops grounded in expressive arts therapy\, which focuses on the process over the product. These experiences support self-discovery\, emotional expression\, and a return to creativity without pressure or perfection. She invites you to explore what’s here and step back into the creative waters. \nEducation & Training: \n\nB.A. in Art History\nProfessional Teaching Credential\nM.A. in Spiritual Psychology\nM.A. in Mental Health Counseling (Expressive Arts Therapy specialization)\nCreative Journal Expressive Arts Method (CJEA) Practitioner\n\n\n  \nExamples of the flower pots you can create! \n\n  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom-and-become-tickets-1997486728576
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/bloom-and-become-with-jennifer-liff/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:backroom
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SUMMARY:Not Your Bubbe Book Club Discussion of The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai
DESCRIPTION:Not Your Bubbe Book Club Hosts Discussion of The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai \nJoin us for a wild night of intrigue At Not Your Bubbe’s Book Club – it’s not your grandma’s book club\, that’s for sure! \n\n\nVenue: The Boston Synagogue \nDate: October 19\, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) \nJoin us for a lively discussion of The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai at The Boston Synagogue. Let’s dive into the twists and turns of this captivating story together. Don’t miss out on the chance to share your thoughts and connect with fellow book lovers. You do not want to miss this. \nSee you there! \n“In her tremen­dous\, trans­port­ing debut\, The Anato­my of Exile\, Zee­va Bukai demon­strates the unique pow­er of lit­er­a­ture to tran­scend bor­ders\, exca­vate our shared human­i­ty\, and per­haps even heal.he nov­el begins in the after­math of the Six-Day War\, when Ashke­nazi sabra Tamar Aba­di learns that her Mizrahi sis­ter-in-law\, Hadas\, has been killed. The pre­sumed ter­ror­ist attack turns out to be a trag­ic\, final act of pas­sion in a decades-old secret love affair between Hadas and a Pales­tin­ian poet.” \nRead more here: https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/the-anatomy-of-exile
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/not-your-bubbe-book-club-discussion-of-the-anatomy-of-exile-by-zeeva-bukai/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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SUMMARY:Jewish Downtown\, Boston Movie Series - Spaceballs
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Downtown Boston Movie Series features: Spaceballs \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. \nSpaceballs\nOctober 21 @ 7:00 PM \nIn Spaceballs\, heroic mercenary Lone Starr (Pullman) and his alien sidekick Barf (Candy) rescue Princess Vespa (Zuniga) of the planet Druidia and her droid\, Dot Matrix (Yarnell\, voiced by Rivers)\, from being captured by the Spaceballs\, led by President Skroob (Brooks)\, who wants to use Vespa as ransom to obtain Druidia’s air for their own planet. However\, the heroes get stranded on a desert moon\, where they encounter the wise Yogurt (also Brooks)\, who teaches Starr about the metaphysical power known as “the Schwartz.” Meanwhile\, Spaceball commanders Dark Helmet (Moranis) and Colonel Sandurz (Wyner) lead the search for them\, but are hindered by their own incompetence. \nIt is going to be a great series we look forward to having you join us.\nREFRESHMENTS: Popcorn\, Pizza\, Movie Munchies & Beverages
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/jewish-downtown-boston-movie-series-spaceballs/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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SUMMARY:Next Gen: Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate fall at Next Gen Fall Fest! \nMeet\, mingle\, and shmooze with young Jewish professionals in Boston’s West End—and come meet Alyssa\, our new Rabbinic Intern! \nEnjoy apple cider\, hard cider\, Oktoberfest beer\, corn hole\, board games\, and a cozy fire pit. \nCome for the fall vibes and stay for the connections! \nSunday\, October 25th 2:00-5:00PM \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-gen-fall-fest-tickets-2002558399079
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/next-gen-fall-fest/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:NexGen
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SUMMARY:ELECTRIC HORA
DESCRIPTION:ELECTRIC HORA: Boston’s Klezmer Dance Series!\nIt’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 \nThis month\, we are incredibly lucky to be joined by one of the great luminaries of the Klezmer Revival: Judy Bressler! Judy will lead dancing alongside the crackerjack band. You don’t want to miss this one.\nTuesday\, October 27th at the Boston Synagogue. Hope to see you there!\nJudy Bressler is a founding member of the Klezmer Conservatory Band and is the featured vocalist on all 10 of their CDs. A third generation Yiddish performer\, she can be seen in the PBS documentary A Jumpin’ Night In The Garden Of Eden and was featured with Joel Grey in Borscht Capades ’94. Being part of In the Fiddler’s House since 1996\, she has performed at Carnegie Hall\, Radio City Music Hall\, the Hollywood Bowl\, and Boston’s Symphony Hall.\n\n\nOctober’s ELECTRIC HORA features the following fabulous artists: \nJudy Bressler – dance leader \nNat Seelen – clarinet \nMichael McLaughlin – accordion \nKirsten Lamb – bass \nGrant Smith – drums \nTickets for ELECTRIC HORA are available at the door or (better yet) online at https://events.humanitix.com/electric-hora-october-2026.
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/electric-hora-2/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shul Night at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Shul Night at the MFA:Rembrandt and the Jews in the Dutch Republic with a curated talk by Michael Weingarten\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nThursday\, October 29 6:00 PM Meet at the MFA for casual get together with optional dinning and schmooze at New American Cafe | in the Ruth & Carl J Shapiro courtyard| level 1 before heading to the exhibit hall.\n7:00 PM: Head to the exhibit gallery for a Curated Talk: Rembrandt and the Jews of Amsterdam | Led by Michael Weingarten\, a dedicated historian\, Boston Synagogue board member\, and author of two fascinating books chronicling our community: History of The Boston Synagogue 1888-2013: A 125th Anniversary Celebration and Preservation\, Intrigue and Property: Dissolving Boston’s Vilna Shul Congregation 1985-2001.\n7:30 PM: Explore the MFA’s special exhibition\, Reality and Imagination: Rembrandt and the Jews in the Dutch Republic\, alongside other museum galleries at your own pace.\n\nPlease take note: MFA admission and food fees are not included by the shul \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shul-night-at-the-mfa-tickets-1997898534298?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
URL:https://bostonsynagogue.org/event/shul-night-at-the-mfa/
LOCATION:The Boston Synagogue\, 55 Martha Rd\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,multigeneration,NexGen
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