Rabbi Bill Hamilton of Kehillath Israel and Vladimir Foygelman, president of Center Makor, would be honored to have you as our guest at the charitable celebration, the Winter Extravaganza, on Thursday, February 5th.
This celebration has become a tradition of supporting our community through Center Makor. Our mission is to promote Jewish culture and education in Greater Boston, working to eliminate antisemitism and hatred through cultural engagement. Your presence signifies your partnership in this vital work.
For years, Center Makor has proudly collaborated with Congregation Kehillath Israel, and we are grateful for the continued support of Rabbi Bill Hamilton and the KI community.
We are thrilled to welcome our dear friend and world-renowned Cantor, Svetlana Portnyansky, from Los Angeles. Svetlana is a magnificent entertainer with a unique style, performing in Yiddish, Hebrew, and English.
Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and community as we celebrate our culture together.
See you on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Congregation Kehillath Israel. 384 Harvard St., Brookline.
Sweets, snacks, and beverages served (Kosher laws observed).
All proceeds will benefit the joint programs of Center Makor and Congregation Kehillath Israel
With gratitude,
Rabbi Bill Hamilton
Vladimir Foygelman, President of Center Makor
Tickets – $50
Congregation Kehillath Israel
384 Harvard St, Brookline
TICKETS -
https://www.centermakor.org/event/winter-extravaganza-2026/
Those who purchase tickets before January 31st will participate in a raffle for memorable souvenirs from our sponsor – very cute and cozy candle holders that will truly warm your soul.
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Svetlana Portnyansky
— A solo Jewish and international singer, Svetlana’s youthful style, sensational voice and personal charm made her one of the leading singers in her homeland of Russia and in recent years, has endeared her to audiences around the world. In 1996 she recorded the soundtrack for Steven Spielberg’s documentary “Survivors of Holocaust” at Capitol Records and in 2002 the soundtrack for Jeff Kanew’s film “Babij Jar.” Throughout her career, Svetlana has performed with internationally known stars such as Steve Allen, Lionel Hampton, Maximilian Schell, Roselin Kind, Lenny Kazan, Clare Berry, Debbie Friedman, Bruce Adler, Mike Burstein and Cantor Dudu Fisher among others. Today, Svetlana is one of the few singers that brings Jewish music, culture, and tradition to the whole international Jewish community. Svetlana’s songs reawaken the best of the Jewish spirit while creating a new bond between the Jewish communities of the world.
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“She is a Sweet Svetlana, swaying and weaving silky songs of a dozen cultures in a dozen languages. Her swaying style and distinct musical interpretations are strictly Svetlana, and while she has not patterned herself after anyone, she seems to assume a dozen personalities, all showing off her uncommon beauty to advantage…” — Los Angeles Times
“Svetlana is a superb artist, at times commanding comparison to Streisand…” — Jewish News, Sydney, Australia
REPERTOIRE
Hebrew
Israeli/Cantorial/Contemporary
Yiddish
Folk/Traditional
Russian/Eastern Europian
Folk
World
Gypsy/Klezmer
Ladino
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