Have a ball in honor of our fifth anniversary and enjoy five hot weeks of music.February 23 March 28

ENJOY!

Happy AnniversaryTime flies when youre having funand when youre listening to really great music, too. Its hard to believe that its been five years since the Boston Jewish Music Festival was born in a coffee shop. What better way to celebrate than with five weeks of outstanding events across the region, from Portsmouth, NH to Providence, RI, from the Back Bay to MetroWest. This years highlights include a concert by and tribute to Theodore Bikel, one of the most important figures in the revival of Jewish music in America. Other events not to be missed include: the Heartbeat performance group of Israeli and Palestinian young adults; Dudu Tassa, an Israeli rock star exploring his Iraqi musical roots; and a special multi-media performance inspired by the story of the Sarajevo Haggadah. Not to mention klezmer, tango, rock n' roll, symphonic, Sephardic music and more. Its five weeks of amazing music you won't want to miss. Enjoy!

FROM THE FOUNDERS

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HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS

Tickets for all events may be purchased at the BJMF website, bostonjewishmusicfestival.org. Most events do not require service fees. Some venues that use their own ticketing systems, however, do charge fees.

Tickets for most BJMF events can also be purchased by calling our 24/7 Ticket Hotline at 1-800-838-3006.

Thanks to one of our sponsors, BJMF will be selling tickets in person for the first time, Friday, February 1, 10 am2 pm at First Commons Bank, 718 Beacon Street, Newton Center. Come say hi.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Visit: www.bostonjewishmusicfestival.org

Email: info@bostonjewishmusicfestival.org

Mail: Boston Jewish Music Festival 123 Gould Street Needham, MA 02494

Phone: [781] 883-2091

Tickets for all events may be purchased at the BJMF

FEATURED SPONSORS:

HeartbeatArsenal Center for the Arts Watertown, 3:00 pm

We start the festival with a great example of how music can bring people together. Heartbeat works with young Israelis and Palestinians to develop their musical and performance skills while building trust and connections. Presented in partnership with Congregation Bnai Or of Boston.

Reserved seating: Preferred seating $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Regular seating $18 in advance, $20 at the door.$10 students.

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$10 students.

Symphony By the SeaCompositions by Bruch, Williams, Bloch and Klezmer Trio Abbot Hall, Marblehead, 7:30 pm

Heartrending and exhilarating music inspired by the religious and folk traditions of Eastern Europe, performed by the North Shores premier classical orchestra and a special guest klezmer ensemble.

Tickets: $35, $5 students K-12

Malachei MamboThe Angels of Mambo featuring Cantor Gaston Bogomolni Oberon, Cambridge Dance instruction at 8:00 pm, Music at 8:30 pm

Enjoy an evening of music from Cuba, Argentina, the Dominican Republic and more with an all-star band of Latin and Jewish musicians led by the inimitable Gaston Bogomol-ni. A multimedia event with music, photography, and dance instruction. Presented in partnership with New Center NOW.

Tickets: $20 general admission, $25 table seating

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An Evening with Theo Bikel Berklee Performance Center, 7:30 pm

Folk singer, theater, film and television actor, radio host, president of Actors Equity, political activist and spokesman for Jewish caus-es, Theo Bikel is an icon, a beloved performer and honored activist. We will celebrate the man and his music with special guests Hankus Netsky, Rosalie Gerut, Frank London, Daniel Kahn, Josh Socalled Dolgin, and the Bessere Velt Chorus.

Sponsor Ticket: $200 includes post-concert champagne reception with the artists Reserved seating: $54, $36, $25

FEATURED EVENT

Aaron Bensoussan & Moroccan Soul featuring Frank London Temple Emanuel Newton, 7:00 pm Charismatic Moroccan-born Cantor Aaron Bensousson delivers dynamic contemporary versions of old Sephardic melodies and mystical piyyutim (prayers) accompanied by Frank London, a founder of The Klezmatics, and friends Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, students $10

Like Wildflowers, SuddenlyZamir Chorale of Boston with Cantor Aryeh Finklestein Mishkan Tefilla Chestnut Hill, 3:00 pm

Like Wildflowers, Suddenly is an oratorio inspired by the work of Israeli poet Yehudah Amichai, with music by Cantor Charles Osborne and lyrics by Cantor Aryeh Finklestein. Joining Bostons Zamir Chorale are mezzo-soprano Lynn Torgove and Cantor Osborne as narrator and baritone soloist, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Followed by Jewish musical and cantorial favorites.

Tickets: $18 & $36 in advance, $20 and $40 at the door

Symphony By the Sea The Firehouse Center for Performing Arts, Newburyport, 3:00 pm

Repeat of February 23 Program

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Peter Himmelman Bentley College Waltham, 8:00 pm

Performances by Peter Himmelman are an unpredictable and unforgettable mash-up of rock, crazy audience participation games, and maybe one his grandmothers Yiddish lullabies. This Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, an observant Jew (and Bob Dylans son-in-law), is not to be missed.

Tickets: General Public $18 in advance, $20 at the door

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Jazz EthicsMusic Inspired by Pirkei AvotAmanda Monaco Quartet Featuring Tammy SchefferTemple Beth Zion Brookline, 7:30 pm

A teacher at the Berklee School of Music and guitarist at New York Citys Congregation Bnai Jeshurun, Monaco finds inspira-tion in Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). With Israeli jazz vocal-ist Tammy Scheffer. Post-con-cert discussion with Amanda and Rabbis Andy Vogel and Moshe Waldoks. Co-sponsored by Temple Beth Zion and Tem-ple Sinai, Brookline.

Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door

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Yaeko Miranda Elmaleh QuintetCongregation Ahavas AchimNewburyport, 8:00 pm

Superb acoustic music from around the Jewish world featuring Yaeko Elmaleh, the violinist for the Klezmer Conservatory Band; with mandolinist/guitarist Brandon Seabrook.

Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door

Ezekiels Wheelswith special guests, Ichka Ryles, Cambridge, 8:00 pm

A showcase of two rising, contemporary klezmer bands. Bostons own Ezekiel's Wheels winners at BJMF's Klezmer Idol and Ichka, from Montreal, making their Boston debut.

Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door

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Alicia Svigals Svinging Klezmer PartyLeventhal-Sidman JCC, Newton Dance Instruction at 8:00 pm, Band and dancing, 8:3010:30 pm

Klezmer is party music for dancing, and were going to kick up our heels to music by violinist Alicia Svigals (formerly of the Klezmatics) and her band. With dance lessons by Steve Weintraub, the Pied Piper of Yiddish Dance. Beer/wine available at a cash bar.

Tickets: $20 in advance ($18 for JCC members at Box Office),$25 at the door

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Malachei MamboThe Angels of Mambo featuring Cantor Gaston Bogomolni Temple Beth AbrahamNashua, NH, 8:00 pm

An evening of with an all-star band of Latin and Jewish musicians from Cuba, Argentina, and Brazil led by the inimitable Gaston Bogomolni.

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

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Moma Doni Purim BashLeventhal-Sidman JCCNewton, 1:00 pm

Back by popular demand, Mama Doni concerts include sing-alongs and catchy pop tunes. Family fun with a Purim costume parade for kids. Presented in partnership with the PJ Library and the Greater Boston JCCs.

Tickets: $12 in advance (JCC Member: $10), $15 for adults at the door, $40 special family price

Moma Doni Family Concert Temple Emanu-ElProvidence, RI, 4:30 pm

Join BJMF at our first Rhode Island event. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children

Israel Folkdance Festival MIT Kresge AuditoriumCambridge, 3:00 PM

Hundreds of dancers take to the stage for the 38th Annual Israel Folkdance Festival of Boston. More than twenty performing groups present new and traditional Israeli and Jewish folk music and dance. Flying horas, fierce Debkas, lithe Yemenite steps, and a stirring en masse finale that fills the stage and aisles.

Tickets: $15

Dudu Tassa and the KuwaitisJohnny Ds, Somerville, 8:00 pm

Dudu Tassa is one of Israels most popular rock stars who usually performs in big halls and stadiums. But thanks to the BJMF, you can hear him in an intimate club on his way to the SXSW Music Showcase in Austin. With opening act, The Somerville Symphony Orkestar, specializing in Slavic fun and funk.

Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door

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FEATURED EVENT

Israel Philharmonic Symphony Hall, Boston, 8:00 pm

BJMF is proud to be a marketing partner of The Celebrity Series of Boston for their presentation of Conductor Zubin Mehta and the world-renowned Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performing Antons Bruckners Symphony No. 8. For special savings on tickets, visit the BJMF website.

Tickets: $105, $85, $75, $55

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Three New VoicesSaul Kaye, Joey Weisenberg and Noah Aronson Natick Center for the Arts, Natick, 8:00 pm

Three of the brightest lights in the Jewish music scene will share the stage. Come hear Kayes gos-pel blues stylings, Weisenbergs niggun-inspired community sing-ing, and Aronsons contemporary melodies. Made possible with sup-port from the MetroWest Planning Committee of Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door

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Teen Havdallah Party with Saul KayeLocation: see BJMF website, 7:30 pm

Teens are invited to a blues havdallah service and coffee house performance. Experienced musicians and songleaders are welcome to bring instruments. Co-sponsored by Prozdor at Hebrew College.

Tickets: $5

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Yaeko Miranda Elmaleh QuintetShirat HayamSwampscott, 4:00 pm

Repeat of March 6 Program

Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 student

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Matti Kovler Ensemble Temple Ohabei ShalomBrookline, 7:00 pm

Matti Kovler is a Russian-born, Israeli-raised, Boston-based composer whose work blends pop and classical styles and reflects mystic and comic inspirations. Hes earned rave reviews from the Boston Globe and New York Times. Featuring Matthew Shifrin and American Idols Brett Lowenstern singing selections from Kovlers Childrens Songs and other Jewish Music Theater produc-tions. Performed in Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian and English, with translations.

Tickets: $18 in advance, $20 at door, $10 students

The Sarajevo HaggadahMerima KljuoSpecial appearance by author Geraldine BrooksArsenal Center for the Arts Watertown, 8:00 pm

The 20132014 New Jewish Culture Network music commission and touring project, The Sarajevo Haggadah: Music of the Book, composed by Bosnian-born accordionist Merima Kljuo, traces the incredible journey of this most treasured manuscript that was smuggled from Spain during the Inquisition, hidden from Nazis during WWII by a Muslim librarian, saved from the ravages of the 1992 Bosnian War, and eventually restored to the National Museum in Sarajevo. Inspired by the musical traditions of Spain, Italy, Austria, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kljuo collaborates with pianist Seth Knopp and artist Bart Woodstrup to create a multimedia performance exploring the Sarajevo Haggadah as a symbol of diaspora and return. Produced in partnership with New Center LIVE, we are honored to present a post-concert discussion with Merima and Geraldine Brooks, author of People of The Book, the historical novel that inspired this production.

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The Sarajevo Haggadah performance was commissioned by the Foundation for Jewish Cultures New Jewish Culture Network, a league of North American performing arts presenters committed to the creation and touring of innovative projects and developed in residence at Yellow Barn. The New Jewish Culture Network has received major support from the Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation, Additional support is provided by the Anne Abramson Foundation and other donors. The Boston presentation is sponsored by the Hammer Family in memory of Michael Hammer.

Tickets: $36, $25, $15 students

BJMF Kabbalat Shabbat 2014BJMF and congregations across the region invite you to experience these engaging musical approaches to Friday night services. Information and reservations at bostonjewishmusicfestival.org.

Friday, February 28 Shirei Shabbat, contemporary, lay-led, family-friendly service with musical instruments. Congregation Knesset Israel, Pittsfield, 5:30 pm

A Sephardic Kabbalat Shabbat with BJMF artist, Moroccan Cantor Aaron Bensoussan. Chabad of the North Shore, Swampscott, 6:00 pm

*Cantor Bensoussan will also take part in the Shabbat morning services

Friday, March 7 The Salamone Rossi Baroque Kabbalat Shabbat considered the first piece of composed Jewish choral music. Beth El Temple Center, Belmont, 7:00 pm

Kol Libeinu, a musical and chant filled service cosponsored by Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills. Temple Hillel Bnai Torah, West Roxbury 8:00 pm

Friday, March 14 A Purim-Inspired Shabbat with the temples 30 voice choir. Temple Shalom, West Newton, 7:00 pm

Friday, March 21 Mahaneh Emunah, a special camp- style sing along family service. Temple Emunah, Lexington, 5:30 pm

A World Music Kabbalat with music from Morocco, Yemen, Syria and beyond. Presented by Havurah on the Hill and Piyut North America. Vilna Shul, Boston, 6:30 pm

Kabbalat ala Blues with BJMF Artist in Residence, Saul Kaye. Congregation Or Atid, Wayland, 7:00 pm

* Saul will also be participating in Shabbat morning services at Temple Israel, Natick

New Songs for Shabbat, new songs and melodies with BJMF artist Noah Aronson. Temple Sinai, Brookline. 7:30 pm

Friday, March 28 ShaLaLom Shabbat for Young Families with Aliza Berger and Cantor Gaston Bogomolni. Temple Aliyah, Needham, 5:30 pm

A Klezmer Kabbalat featuring Hebrew Colleges Kol Arev Choir with clarinet, accordion, and violin. Congregation Mishkan Tefilla, Chestnut Hill, 6:00 pm

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