http://kfarcenter.com/blog Thu, 15 May 2008 00:05:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We've moved. This ol' blog just wasn't spiffy enough for us. If you're landing here, its probably through an archived post from long ago. But you should check out or new digs: http://www.kfarcenter.org Be sure to sign in, bookmark the new url in your browser and on your favorite social ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2008/05/15/please-redirect-your-attention-to/ Our next "Conversation" will be held Sunday March 9th at 4:00pm at KFAR HQ in Ravenswood! Conversations, Connections & Culture is KFAR’s monthly gathering where people passionate about Jewish culture gather to socialize, discuss issues and share interests in Jewish arts and culture. Its also a ‘hands-on’ forum to channel our ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2008/02/27/the-next-conversation/ Conversations, Connections & Culture is KFAR's monthly "salon" where people passionate about Jewish culture gather to socialize, discuss issues and share interests in Jewish arts and culture. Its also a 'hands-on' forum to channel our passion and shape the future of Jewish culture scene in Chicago. Participation is purposely limited and ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/12/25/conversations-connections-and-culture/ KNISHMAS! It doesn’t have to be a ’silent night’ for us. Once again we groove into the night with the alternative to xmas eve alternatives. This year we welcome back the jams of Even Sh’siyah, who infuse the southern rock grooves ala Allman Brothers with Jewish flavor for a heady ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/12/24/knishmas-2-2/ KNISHMAS! It doesn’t have to be a ’silent night’ for us. Once again we groove into the night with the alternative to xmas eve alternatives. This year we welcome back the jams of Even Sh’siyah, who infuse the southern rock grooves ala Allman Brothers with Jewish flavor for a heady groove. ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/12/14/knishmas-3/ "The bastard love child Tenacious D and Fiddler on the Roof never had." - SEATTLE STRANGER "Part of a new breed of Jewish hipster comedy that includes Jon Stewart, Sacha Baron Cohen, Sarah Silverman and Heeb Magazine." - PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS JEWMONGOUS is a solo comedy song concert with occasional guests, is ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/11/16/jewmongous-beat-kitchen-129/ Calling all artsy Jews who like to party for a purpose. The Jewish Caucus of PACT (Public Action for Change Today) and KFAR bring you Wide Angle, 8pm on Sunday October 14th @ Lakeview Broadcasting Co. This is a social event with social action undertones. We will be showing ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/10/09/wide-angle-gallery-night/ By Pauline Dubkin Yearwood (09/28/2007) published in Chicago Jewish News Since he founded Kfar Jewish Arts Center five years ago, Adam Davis says he's been "living like a shul mouse" while he runs the organization on a shoestring. Those days may soon be over. Donors are starting to recognize and support Kfar ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/10/03/cjn-aiming-for-young-jews/ On Yom Kippur, we fast until the Shofar sounds after sundown. The anticipation for the Tekiah Gedolah increases thorughout day with our hunger, and after we hear the long call of the ram's horn, we can join friends for a festive meal. But what if the sound never came? We might ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/09/12/sweeten-your-year-support-kfar/ [audio:http://www.kfarcenter.com/tunes/golem/mekhaye.mp3] Mekhaye [audio:http://www.kfarcenter.com/tunes/golem/balkanespanol.mp3] Balkan Espanol [audio:http://www.kfarcenter.com/tunes/golem/skripklezmerl.mp3 ] Skrip Klezmerl Contrary to popular belief, Golem is neither a towering Jewish Frankenstein who defended the Jews of 17th Century Prague, nor a creature from Lord of the Rings. Golem is a 6 piece Eastern European folk-punk band.Golem's JDub debut, FRESH OFF BOAT, is available ... http://kfarcenter.com/blog/2007/09/09/golem-schubas-on-succot-930-2/