The Boston Festival of New Jewish Music is a free monthly concert series presenting original music drawing from the Jewish cultural experience. Hosted by BackRoom at The Boston Synagogue, co-presented by JArts, and live-streaming everywhere, the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music highlights the best in Jewish-influenced music by composers and performers who live right here in our own backyard.
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2022-2023 (5783) Season
2.1. Mamaliga
2.2 Opening Night Showcase
Featuring Albino Mbie, Derek David, Fabiola Méndez, Mamaliga, Matthew Shifrin, Nat Seelen, and more!
Wednesday, October 26 2022, 7:00 PM
2.3 Yasmin Tal/Untitled Roots
2.4 New Klezmer Dances
It's a dance party! Featuring the BFNJM All Stars Klezmer Band
Wednesday, November 30 2022, 7:00 PM
2.5 Moshe Elmakias
2.6 Matthew Shifrin
2.7 Albino Mbie
2.8 Beth Bahia Cohen
Wednesday, February 22 2023, 7:00 PM
2.9 Derek David
Saturday, March 18 2023, 7:00 PM
2.10 Ilene Stahl's Klezperanto
Wednesday, April 26 2023, 7:00 PM
2.11 Fabiola Méndez
2.12 Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band
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NEFA
Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.
Boston Cultural Council
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Boston Cultural Council, administered by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.
Newton Cultural Council
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton
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