Arts & Culture

SOMERVILLE – Not only is Phil Weiss a seasoned and erudite scholar, teacher and philosopher, but he is, as well, a superb vegan chef. Weiss, the former religious leader at Temple B’nai Brith in Somerville...

So how was last year’s Seder different from all other Seders? Before you light this year’s candles and begin partaking in a virtual festive meal (courtesy of a delivered Seder In-A-Box perhaps), note that above...

“Banned in Boston,” a benefit musical theatrical performance by Rehearsal for Life that supports local kids, is going virtual for its 25th annual performance April 1 at 7 p.m. This year’s show is written and...

Years ago, while talking to a good friend, an epiphany burst into my head like an unexpected eureka moment. Curious designs surge into people’s minds all the time – like new business ideas, thoughts on...

1 The Exodus from Egypt is our best story. It is one of the greatest stories ever told, repeated and repurposed in every form of narrative, from opera to superhero saga: both Superman and Moses...

Like our ancestors, we are enslaved. In Egypt, Moses led them through the desert to escape a torturous life. Instead of Pharaoh, we are now held captive by a virus. Each day, COVID-19 hovers over...

Tevye: As Abraham said, "I am a stranger in a strange land..." Rabbi's Son: Moses said that. Tevye: Ah. Well, as King David said, "I am slow of speech, and slow of tongue." Rabbi's Son:...

Job: Coordinator of PE, Health & Athletics, Chelsea Public Schools Hebrew name: Margaleet bat Lebah v’Abraham Yitzhak Hometown: Saugus Currently living in: Revere Alma maters: Saugus High School ‘01, Springfield College ‘05, Suffolk University ‘08,...

MARBLEHEAD – The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore International Jewish Film Festival is celebrating its eighth year – and second straight virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 restraints – with a diverse menu...

SWAMPSCOTT – Despite COVID-19 and social gathering limits, eight Congregation Shirat Hayam families celebrated b’nai mitzvah over the course of this past year. Five held services at the Swampscott synagogue with fewer than 25 guests,...