- Over the course of the entire year, KFAR also achieved its unique goal of bringing a contemporary Jewish cultural voice into Chicago's public sphere. This year, our productions and advocacy work in Chicago's cultural scene resulted in vibrant Jewish expression being part of 20-plus public programs at festivals, arts institutions and live music venues. | | | Among our partners were important events and institutions like the Chicago World Music Festival, Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival, Chicago Cultural Center, and Old Town School of Folk Music. KFAR also had the unique approach of presenting new Jewish music at lauded venues like Empty Bottle, Martyrs, Chopin Theatre and Mayne Stage. The organization also accomplished getting this music on the radio airwaves of WBEZ-FM, WNUR-FM and WHPK-FM and garnered significant other press coverage in print and online, including from the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Reader.
Through KFAR's efforts, our rich Jewish culture gained wide exposure to the public at large, reaching tens of thousands individuals whom otherwise might not interact with their heritage. KFAR's programs, presented at highly subsidized rates and sometimes free of charge, have undoubtedly enriched Chicago's Jewish communal life.
At a time when our community is under physical threat and our identity menaced by the forces of assimilation, KFAR Jewish Arts Center's positive, public celebrations of our culture are more crucial than ever.
Ticket revenue, however, covers only a portion of our budget. More than ever, we rely on your generous contribution to meet the growing operations expenses they require. We depend on your support. Will you help make jewish culture thrive? KFAR is the Hebrew word for village. Be part of ours this year; help KFAR foment a Jewish cultural rennaissance in Chicago with a year-end, tax-deductible donation. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Adam Davis, Executive Director |
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