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Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate at work (Photo: Aryeh Blanshay)

Event / March 27, 8:30 am

In Conversation with Montana Tucker

Hosted by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Redefining Social Services in the Digital Age

Introducing JAssist: A new digital platform making it easier for Jewish individuals and families to find the support they need.

By Kate Whitney

For Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Parade, Joan Marcus

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Tony-Winning “Parade” Brings the Tragic Story of Leo Frank to Boston

The Broadway tour of “Parade” arrives in Boston, telling Leo Frank’s story and drawing urgent parallels to today’s fight against antisemitism.

By Judy Bolton-Fasman

For JewishBoston

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Passover

Passover 2025 begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12, and ends on Sunday, April 20. Find seders, holiday recipes, a free Haggadah, activities for kids and more.

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Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate at work (Photo: Aryeh Blanshay)

Event / March 27, 7:00 pm

How Technology Is Impacting Adolescent Mental Health and What To Do

Hosted by Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

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Voices of Wisdom: Reflections From Local Rabbis

In this pivotal moment for our Jewish community, local rabbis offer wisdom, reflection, and hope on the situation in Israel.

By JewishBoston

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Advocacy for How To Address Antisemitism: Becoming an Engaged Leader

A how-to for developing an action plan when antisemitism hits home.

By Dan Seligson

For Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate at work (Photo: Aryeh Blanshay)

Event / March 11, 7:30 pm

“Parade” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre

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Boston’s Best Fish and Chips

Top on the list is Lehrhaus in Somerville, offering a kosher menu with fish and chips, amba vinegar, cilantro-jalapeno aioli and Old Bay fries.

By Tanya Edwards

For Eater Boston

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Boston Israeli Film Festival 2025

Join Boston Jewish Film, in partnership with the Fine Family Foundation, for the very best in Israeli cinema, in theaters March 30 to April 5.

By JewishBoston

Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate at work (Photo: Aryeh Blanshay)

Event / March 30, 3:00 pm

“Running on Sand” Film Screening

Hosted by Boston Jewish Film

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Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate at work (Photo: Aryeh Blanshay)

Event / March 30, 3:00 pm

One Night Only: Eden Golan in Boston

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Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief

Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate at work (Photo: Aryeh Blanshay)

Event / March 23, 11:30 am

“Plunderer: The Life & Times of a Nazi Art Thief” Film Screening

Hosted by National Center for Jewish Film

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National Center for Jewish Film’s Annual Film Festival 2025

Join March 16-31, 2025, for a vibrant program of New England film premieres and rare restored archive treasures from around the world, with visiting filmmakers and scholars.

By JewishBoston

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Lior Raz, Rotem Sela, Soda, Erez Tadmor, Boaz Yehonatan Yaacov

event / March 24, 6:30 pm

“Soda” Film Screening

Hosted by National Center for Jewish Film

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event / March 26, 6:30 pm

“The Blond Boy from the Casbah” Film Screening

Hosted by National Center for Jewish Film

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event / March 26, 7:00 pm

Soloveychicks: An Evening of Music and Dance

Hosted by The Boston Synagogue

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event / March 27, 8:30 am

In Conversation with Montana Tucker

Hosted by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Pink Lady, Menemsha Films, Gal Malka Uri Blufarb

event / March 27, 6:30 pm

“Pink Lady” Film Screening

Hosted by National Center for Jewish Film

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event / March 27, 6:30 pm

Soul Sounds: Jacob’s Ladder

Hosted by Hebrew College

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Albert Einstein (Photo: National Library of Austria)

event / March 27, 7:00 pm

Author Talk: Kenneth Krimstein – “Einstein in Kafkaland”

Hosted by Falmouth Jewish Congregation

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event / March 28, 6:00 pm

Havurah on The Hill for 20/30s: The Great Afikomen Hunt

Hosted by Havurah on The Hill, Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, OneTable

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event / March 29, 5:00 pm

Kids’ Night Out

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / December 8, 10:00 am

Kids Open Play at Schechter

Hosted by Schechter Boston

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Passover begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12. Find seders, holiday recipes, a free Haggadah, activities for kids and more.

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Boiling pot of Chraime, a traditional sephardic north African soup, with fish and vegetables, being cooked next to the window

Sarah Shapiro of Wild Child Chocolate at work (Photo: Aryeh Blanshay)

Event / April 6, 2:00 pm

Traditions and Tasting From the Judeo-Turkish Kitchen: A Sephardic Passover

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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Passover Craft for Kids: Personalized Wine Coasters

Here’s a fun, easy craft to help kids see a “different” thing about the seder, something that’s unique and special.

By Tova Speter

For JewishBoston

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Rock Out With Your Matzah Out: A Passover Playlist

Songs about freedom, oppression and liberation to get in the seder spirit.

By JewishBoston

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From Brisket to Chocolate Mousse Puffs: Our Ultimate Collection of Passover Recipes

From Asian meatballs to chewy chocolate cookies, JewishBoston’s Passover recipes will leave your mouth watering.

By JewishBoston

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The Wandering Is Over Haggadah

Download our modern, customizable and free Haggadah.

By JewishBoston

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Passover Activity Pages for Kids

We’ve got puzzles, crafts, fun sheets and more.

By JewishBoston

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Does “The Prince of Egypt” Stand the Test of Time?

By JewishBoston

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You Cannot Build a True Future From a False Past

This Purim and Passover season, let’s reclaim our stories with truth, accountability, and the responsibility they demand.

By Rabbi William Hamilton

For Congregation Kehillath Israel

Passover events in greater boston

event / March 24, 6:45 pm

Cooking With Matzah With Hila Krikov

Hosted by Kerem Shalom

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event / March 28, 6:00 pm

Havurah on The Hill for 20/30s: The Great Afikomen Hunt

Hosted by Havurah on The Hill, Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, OneTable

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event / March 30, 10:00 am

PJ Library Sensory Passover Celebration

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / March 30, 2:30 pm

Family Model Matzah Bakery

Hosted by Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann

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New England Jewish Labor Committee Passover Seder

event / March 30, 4:30 pm

25th Annual Labor Seder

Hosted by New England Jewish Labor Committee

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event / March 31, 3:00 pm

PJ Library Hooked on Books in Brookline (Passover)

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / March 31, 7:00 pm

Passover 101

Hosted by Temple Israel of Boston

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event / April 1, 7:00 pm

The Song of Serach and Her Passover Story for Young Adults

Hosted by Riverway Project, Temple Israel of Boston

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Deborah Korn (Photo: Sharon Fullerton Photography LLC)

event / April 2, 7:00 pm

Healing the Unprocessed Traumas Within With Debbie Korn

Hosted by Temple Beth Zion

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