Phillips Square, 1 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111, USA
The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England hosts the 50th Chinatown August Moon Festival on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 10am-5pm.
Two stages with live performances of Chinese dance, music, and martial arts. Street fair with food and merchandise vendors, sponsor tables, and arts and crafts booths. This event is open to the general public.
Chosen best festival in 2018 by Boston Magazine:... Read more about 50th Annual Chinatown August Moon Festival
The Humanist Hub hosts secular mindfulness meditation at the Cabot Library in the Harvard Science Center.
No previous experience with meditation is necessary. No affiliation with Harvard is necessary. All are welcome. If you have any questions, email rick@humanisthub.org. Read more about Secular Mindfulness Meditation
O\'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
The Humanist Hub hosts secular mindfulness meditation at the Cabot Library in the Harvard Science Center.
No previous experience with meditation is necessary. No affiliation with Harvard is necessary. All are welcome. If you have any questions, email rick@humanisthub.org. Read more about Secular Mindfulness Meditation
Host Jean Rogers will interview filmmaker and media expert, Tiffany Shlain, author of the new book 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week; writer and speaker Andy Crouch, author of The Tech-Wise Family; and Amin Aaser, founder and director of Noor Kids.
Bringing Jewish, Christian, and Muslim perspectives, presenters will touch on these universal topics and more:
– How is screen time affecting families as they strive to grow in wisdom and courage?
– What can we learn from a technology Shabbat or Sabbath?
– How can houses of worship help families resist the notion that kids need screen... Read more about An Interfaith Conversation on Screen Time
Join InterfaithFamily/Boston, Rabbi Braham David and other seriously dating, engaged and newly married interfaith/intercultural couples for an evening of socializing and fun, meaningful conversation.
$10.00/person includes beverage
730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
There will be community organizations tabling at the event sharing resources and information for the community as well.
Mini Short Film Festival Lineup:
-"SCATV Youth Documentary: Ebi Sushi | Produced by Karla Cortez & Karen Miranda (5mins)
-"Pathways to Success: Told by Somerville Immigrant Youth" (15mins)
-“Back of the House” Documentary | Produced by Lia Kornmehl (22mins)
-“La Lucha” | Produced by Tessa Tracy & Sophia Santos (11mins)
This event is co-sponsored by SomerViva: Office of Immigrant Affairs, Somerville Media Center and Arlington International Film Festival.
This 6-part series, taught by Elisha Gechter, focuses on all things Jewish and female. It will discuss topics from traditional women’s rituals (shabbat candels, baking challah) to ways women mark time, and even the taboo (sex, dress). Explore where the concepts come from, how practices have evolved and how we can interpret for our modern lives. The conversations will be text based and open. This class open to all genders, sexual orientations, in any relationship status, with any (or no) Jewish background.
Tuesdays and 1 Friday, 7-9 p.m., July 16, 23, 30; August 2, 6, 13
Cambridge
Facilitator... Read more about Women and Judaism with Elisha Gechter
Learn about national and local issues facing immigrant communities, including the Safe Communities Act, Temporary Protected Status, "Driver's License Bills," and more. Discover how to contact your legislators, host phone-banking parties, and hold community events in your town.
The Humanist Hub hosts secular mindfulness meditation at the Cabot Library in the Harvard Science Center.
No previous experience with meditation is necessary. No affiliation with Harvard is necessary. All are welcome. If you have any questions, email rick@humanisthub.org. Read more about Secular Mindfulness Meditation