8 pm - 11pm
Temple Israel, Levi Auditorium
477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA
Reserve your tux, polish your dancing shoes, and join us for a star-studded evening of music, theater, and a fabulous auction (including gems such as an African Safari and a signed collection of Tony Kushner’s works)! This year we will honor Jewish GLBT activists Kate Bornstein and Enid Shapiro. Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets early.
Purchase tickets online at http://keshetcabaret2009.eventbrite.com.
Join Keshet for a cozy evening of taste-bud enlightenment as we learn all there is to know about tea. (Or at least all that you need to know to impress your friends.)
Details:
Saturday, January 31, 7:30-9:30 pm
Cafénation, 380 Washington St., Brighton, MA, 02135
Cost is $5.
RSVP by Thursday, January 29 to Elyssa at [email protected] or 617-524-9227.
Queer Shabbat is back! Bring a favorite vegetarian dish to share and join other Keshet members for a relaxed Friday night meal.
Details:
Friday, January 23, 7:00-9:00 pm
At a Keshet member's home, Brookline, MA, 02445
RSVP by Tuesday, January 20 for address to Elyssa at [email protected] or 617-524-9227.
Keshet works for the full inclusion of GLBT Jews in Jewish life. [http://www.keshetonline.org]
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sparkle: A New Year's Eve Dance!
A Benefit for MTPC
At the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Doors open at 9 pm - 21+
Dancing! Cash Bar, light refreshments, and noisemakers
Ring in your New Year with MTPC!
Dance the night away with our DJs - Tre Andre and Gunner: "Two Tranny Boys with Ipods," Kit Yan of Good Asian Drivers will be playing host for the evening and other community celebs will be stopping by through out the night, plus other surprises
Chris Mason reports on Thursday night's Boston Transgender Day of Remembrance in Allston, which included a candlelit remembrance outside the former Union Square apartment of Rita Hester, murdered 10 years ago this month:
... Just a few feet from Rita's old home, where we had just placed a candle, a young man opened the window of his 3rd floor apartment. Curious about all the people walking by with candles, he called out, "what is this about?"
Someone answered him, "transgendered victims."
He paused and then said, "fuck that!" and closed the window. One of the participants respond, "fuck you."
A few seconds later he opened the window again, stuck his head out, and yelled, "You mother fucking transsexuals, get the fuck out of my neighborhood!" ...
Jim posted video from the vigil.
It’s what you’ve waited for all year — our grand afternoon of fried food, dreidels, and sing-alongs. Bring your whole family, your significant other, your menorah, and your spirit of revelry! It’s food and fun for all.
Details:
Sunday, December 21, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA
RSVP by Thursday, December 17 to Elyssa at [email protected] or 617.524.9227.
Join Keshet's Transgender Working Group and the Interfaith Coalition for Transgender Equality at Boston's observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. We will mourn members of our trans community who died during the previous year, especially to anti-trans violence. Meet us before the ceremony to walk over as a group. The candlelight vigil will traverse portions of the Rita Hester vigil route from 1998.
Details:
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Transtastic Halloween Ball
Fundraiser for Mass Transgender Political Coalition
Sat, November 1, 2008
8 pm - 12 mid
At the Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St, Copley Square, Boston, close to subway
Dancing with the legendary DJ D'hana of Chubrub productions, spooky performances, snacks, beer/wine cash bar, plus plenty of Halloween tricks and treats. 21+ and costumes encouraged. There will also be a changing area for those who may need it.
With performance from Systyr Act!
October 10 and 11, 8:00 PM
Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, 820 Mass Ave in Central Square
Tickets: $11 in advance, $12 at the door
Have you ever wondered what a “Monkey Cocotini,” a “Naughty O’Pear,” or a “Hibiscus Swizzle” was? Join other 20- and 30-something GLBT Jews and allies as we explore the world of exotic mixed drinks and find out how to concoct some delectable beverages. (These may not be the beverages at the event - but don’t they sound tasty?)
Details:
Thursday, October 23, 7:30 pm
At the home of a Keshet member
South Boston, MA (Andrew Station on the Red Line T)
Just in time for Sukkot! Keshet is making over sukkahs, Extreme Home Makeover style! Join us as we have our way with construction paper, fake fruit, and popcorn, and then see the reactions of the owners.
Details:
Sunday, October 19, 3:00 pm
Keshet Office (meet to walk to location)
RSVP by Thursday, October 16th to Orly at [email protected] or 617.524.9227.
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Club Café, 209 Columbus Avenue, South End, Boston 02116
What happens when we demystify one of Judaism’s most ancient rituals - mikveh? Join us as we dive into texts about the transforming power of water and then tour Boston’s own inclusive and internationally recognized mikveh and education center, Mayyim Hayyim. Rabbi Lev Ba'esh, noted scholar and teacher, and Lisa Berman, director of Mayyim Hayyim’s education center, will lead this text study.
Details:
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Mayyim Hayyim
Say it with us: “Ommmm.” Center yourself with this morning of rejuvenation in the great outdoors. Gabi Kotliar of Keshet’s Community Events Committee will lead a short hike to a picturesque location and then Daniel Max of Max Sense of Self will lead us through some core yoga poses. All levels of yoga experience and fitness are welcome.
Details:
Sunday, September 14, 10:30 am
Have you ever wanted a space to meet and discuss the issues surrounding GLBT interfaith relationships? Join Keshet members for an afternoon of conversation and light lunch followed by a walk in Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon.
Details:
Sunday, September 7, 1:00 pm
At the home of a Keshet Member
Sharon, MA 02067
RSVP for address by Thursday, September 4th to Orly at [email protected] or 617.524.9227.
Don't worry if you were always picked last in gym class - this afternoon of field games is Keshet-style. From fashion design relay races and gay Jewish trivia to a "Name That Folk Song" challenge and colorful game of capture-the-flag, the Keshet Color War has something for every type of athlete. This is one event you won't want to miss!
Details:
Sunday, August 24, 1:00-6:30 pm
Check back here for a full schedule of events and location!
Ease into Sunday with a lazy morning of food, friends, and mimosas, along with other gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews and allies. Extra points for wearing your bunny slippers.
Details:
Sunday, August 3, 11:00 am
At the home of a Keshet member, Jamaica Plain, MA
RSVP by Wednesday, July 30 to Orly at [email protected] or 617.524.9227 for location.
Our May practice was rained out! Come join the women of Keshet for a noncompetitive morning of shooting hoops, brushing up on skills, or just getting back in shape. See old friends and meet new people!
Details:
Sunday, July 20, 10:00 am
John F. Kennedy School Field
5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144
"All the world's a stage..." including the Boston Common. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a beautiful summer evening as a group from Keshet takes in a performance of the gender-bending As You Like It by the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.
Details:
Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 pm
Meet at 7:00 pm. (Show begins at 8:00.)
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common 02116
RSVP by July 22 for contact phone number to Orly: [email protected] or 617.524.9227.
What activities are there around the greater Boston area or Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline et al to organize a queer gay lesbian bi transgender community center in New England?... like in New York http://www.gaycenter.org/ or http://www.lgbtcenters.org/
see also
Connecticut
http://www.ctpridecenter.org/
http://www.ctgay.org/
Rhode Island
http://www.youthprideri.org
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