Puppet Purim Shpiel (play), Metrowest

MetroWest Jewish Day School, Sunday, February 26, 2012 10-11:30am

Designed for families with children ages 2-6 years
Purim celebrates the courage to speak up, like Esther did when she foiled the plot of Haman. Come in costume for a fun and hilarious interactive puppet show! We'll sing and march in a costume parade, make Purim puppets, and eat hamantaschen (cookies). Co-sponsored with the MetroWest Jewish Day School. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300.

Purim with Pizzazz

A Poetic Look at Queen Esther - Ladies Night Out with Solo Performer Vanessa Hidary, "The Hebrew Mamita"

Temple Israel of Sharon, Thursday, March 1, 2012 (7pm)

An event geared specifically for women in the South area to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim will be held on Thursday, March 1, at Temple Israel of Sharon (125 Pond Street) in Sharon.

 

Purim with Pizzazz - A Poetic Look at Queen Esther features renowned spoken word artist Vanessa Hidary, also known as the Hebrew Mamita. Hidary’s spoken word vignettes explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a whole new way.
 

The event, sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, begins with a cocktail reception at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm. Participants are asked to bring a pair of XL pajamas or standard size slippers to the event to donate to Rosie’s Place.
 

The event is co-sponsored by Congregation Sha'aray Shalom (Hingham), Sharon-Stoughton chapter of Hadassah, Temple Beth Abraham (Canton), Southern New England region of Hadassah, Temple Beth David (Canton), Temple Chayai Shalom (Easton), Temple Israel (Sharon), Temple Kol Tikvah (Sharon), and Temple Sinai (Sharon).
 

Cost is $18. Register online by March 1 or contact southareapurim@jccgb.org or 617-558-6478.

JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts.

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Magic and Mayhem Purim Party, South

With Matt Roberts (PBS Series Riberts and Roberts' WonderWorld)

Kehillah Schechter Academy (formerly South Area Solomon Schechter Day School), Thursday, March 4, 2012 10-11:30am

Designed for families with children ages 2-6 years
Purim celebrates the courage to speak up, like Esther did when she foiled the plot of Haman. Discover the magic of Purim with enchanting storytelling and astonishing illusions. After the show, make Purim mishloach manot (holiday baskets) and eat hamantashchen (cookies). Come in costume. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact south@jccgb.org or 781-795-0510.

Mama Doni-The Purim Bash Show, Newton 11am performance

JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Sunday, March 4, 2012 11am

Designed for children ages 2+ years, with adult
Boston Jewish Music Festival Special Family Event
In the spirit of outrageous Purim fun, Mama Doni's show will be filled to the brim with dancing, sing-alongs to catchy pop tunes, and a costume parade where kids can strut their stuff. Don't miss this festive, high-energy and interactive family rock concert with a Jewish Twist! Presented in collaboration with The PJ Library®. A program of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For tickets and more information, contact 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.

Showstoppers Youth Theatre Production - Ages 8-12 yrs - Spring

LSJCC, Start Date: 03/04/2012, End Date: 06/03/2012, Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM

The Wizard of Oz
Directed by Kristen Palson and Kimberly Palson Frigon (Ages: 8-12 yrs) Children will work with an experienced team of theater professionals to learn all the elements of creating a musical theatre production. The program concludes with a public performance for friends and family to enjoy. Everyone has a part in the final show. Performance date: Sunday, June 3

Purim Unmasked, Metro North

Arlington Heights Nursery School, Sunday, March 4, 2012 4-5:30pm

Designed for families with children ages 2+ years
Purim celebrates the courage to speak up, like Esther did when she foiled the plot of Haman. Enjoy a telling of the Purim story by Eric Bornstein of Behind the Mask Theatre followed by mask masking and a special hamantaschen (cookie) treat. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact metronorth@jccgb.org or 617-841-8009.

Seussical, Newton 1pm performance

JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Sunday, March 11, 2012 1pm

Designed for children ages4+ years, with adult
TheatreworksUSA presentation
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' beloved characters collide and cavort in this whimsical musical caper. Adapted from the Broadway musical for young audiences, Seussical is TheatreworksUSA's biggest and most elaborately staged show ever. Tag along with The Cat in the Hat - host, emcee, and all-around mischief-maker - in an exhilarating romp through the Dr. Seuss classics. A program of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For tickets and more information, contact 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.

Seussical, Newton 3pm performance

JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Sunday, March 11 3pm

Designed for children ages4+ years, with adult
TheatreworksUSA presentation
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' beloved characters collide and cavort in this whimsical musical caper. Adapted from the Broadway musical for young audiences, Seussical is TheatreworksUSA's biggest and most elaborately staged show ever. Tag along with The Cat in the Hat - host, emcee, and all-around mischief-maker - in an exhilarating romp through the Dr. Seuss classics. A program of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For tickets and more information, contact 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.

Thinking Baseball - Movie and Book Talk

Movie screening: Holy Land Hardball

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Sunday, March 11 (5pm)

 

With author Aaron Pribble - Pitching in the Promised Land – The Story of the First and Only Season in the Israel Baseball League

When Boston bagel maker Larry Baras wanted to create a professional baseball league in Israel, his idea was met with incredulity, dismissal and even hostility. He attempted it anyway. The film Holy Land Hardball is an engaging account of a dream to bring America's pastime to the Middle East.

 

Post-show discussion with Aaron Pribble. Pribble’s book is a coming of age story (spiritually and athletically) about one short baseball season intertwined with romance, Middle Eastern politics, and the dreams of America’s pastime far, far from home. (Or, if you prefer, Bull Durham in Tel Aviv. Or better yet, Shekelball!)

The time for this event is now 5pm (not 4pm as previously advertised).

 

JCC member, students and seniors: $5; Nonmember: $8

Circumcise Me - A New Comedy on the Cutting Edge

Written and performed by Yisreal Campbell. Directed by Sam Gold.

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Saturday, March 17 (8:15pm)

He's just your average Irish, Italian Catholic kid from Philly, comic actor, sober alcoholic, recovering drug addict, husband, father, Reform, Conservative, unorthodox, Orthodox Jew. His name is Yisrael Campbell, (the artist formerly known as Christopher), and this is his story.

Circumcise Me is a spiritual journey stretching across four decades, two continents, and three circumcisions. It's that rare collision of comedy and theater that will have women howling with laughter, men squirming in their seats, and everyone standing up to cheer. Poignant, provocative, and powerfully witty, Circumcise Me is the true –and truly unforgettable – story of a man who was born to be funny. The Jewish part came later.

Talk-back after the show with performer.

JCC member, students and seniors: $23; Nonmember: $26