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The New York Andalus Ensemble, in conjuction with the Foundation of Iberian Music and La Nacional, presents ‘Anhār Andalus (“Rivers of Andalus”) An evening of... Read More

Pre-performance Q&A at 7:30 PM with the artist moderated by ethnomusicologist Samuel R. Thomas, Ph.D Yasmin Levy is an exceptional Israeli singer who sings in... Read More

An interfaith journey reconnects exiled Iraqi Jewish, Muslim, and Christian musicians with their lost heritage and identity. WINNER: Best documentary, Baghdad International Film Festival, 2015... Read More

Join us for an evening exploring the shared traditions of Jewish and Muslim music with members of the New York Andalus Ensemble, led by multi-instrumentalist... Read More

Samuel Torjman Thomas and Alon Nechustan Jazz stylings, Jewish melodies, Mideast grooves. Saxophone and piano duo, with additional instruments — oud, bendir, na’i, melodica, vocals... Read More

Temple Israel of Boston Ethnomusicologist and professional musician/singer Dr. Samuel Thomas will lead Kabbalat Shabbat favorites to Sephardic melodies. After services, there will be an... Read More

Tuesdays, Noon – 1:15 pm 4 Sessions:  January 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2017 Fee:  Temple Members:  $30  Non-Temple Members $40 In this multi-part series,... Read More

The Spanish Jewish Journey Saturday January 21, 2017 (Shemot) 10am Shabbat Services 12pm Lunch; 12:30 Musical Workshop       Dr. Thomas, a professor of Sephardi Studies... Read More