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Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Find events and resources that celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights work and legacy, including opportunities for service, learning and community connection.

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Martin Luther King Day in Boston

Boston holds a special place in celebrating Dr. King’s life and legacy. He considered the city his second home, as it was where he met his wife and earned his Ph.D. in theology at Boston University.

By Meet Boston

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Event / January 20, 9:30 am

MLK Jr. Breakfast With Guest Speaker Colette Phillips

Hosted by Congregation Beth Elohim

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Jewish Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Resources for honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Shira Burns

For My Jewish Learning

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Social Justice & Volunteering

Find volunteer opportunities to help the Greater Boston community and articles about social justice and advocacy, activism, tikkun olam and more.

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President of CJP Reacts to Ceasefire Agreement

Marc Baker, president and CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, is cautiously hopeful.

By Jonathan Hall

For WHDH 7 News Boston

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Event / January 23, 8:00 am

In Conversation with Van Jones

Hosted by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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An Anti-Racist Book Guide for Young Readers

Stock your shelves.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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May It Be

A prayer upon the return of the hostages.

By Shalom Hartman Institute’s Ritual Center

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Relief and Skepticism Felt in MA as Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire

A ceasefire deal figures to end the fighting in the Middle East and bring hostages home.

By Mary Markos & Michael Rosenfield

For NBC10 Boston

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Wildfire Crisis Relief

Our hearts are with the people of Los Angeles. To help those affected by the wildfires, visit the Wildfire Crisis Relief Fund from the Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

By Jewish Federation Los Angeles

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Sandra Mayo (Courtesy photo)

Event / January 20, 8:00 am

38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Hosted by Jewish Family Service of Metrowest

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Remembering the Holocaust

Join us in honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, a time to reflect, remember and reaffirm our commitment to combating hatred and antisemitism.

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Sandra Mayo (Courtesy photo)

Event / January 23, 7:30 pm

Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

Hosted by Lappin Foundation

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Global Emergency: Half of Adults Have Antisemitic Views

A worldwide ADL survey finds that 46% of the population believes in a number of anti-Jewish tropes and 20% have never heard of the Holocaust.

By Luke Tress & Zev Stub

For The Times of Israel

Izzy Arbeiter in Stuttgart, Germany, after liberation (Courtesy photo)

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The Izzy Arbeiter Story

Holocaust survivor Israel “Izzy” Arbeiter shares his story about growing up in six concentration camps.

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Adrien Brody in “The Brutalist” (Courtesy: Lol Crawley/A24)

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“The Brutalist” Showcases Fortitude, Trauma and Architectural Genius

Starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist” follows Holocaust survivor Lázsló Tóth rebuilding his life in post-war America.

By Judy Bolton-Fasman

For JewishBoston

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Sandra Mayo Maps Family Trauma Through Genogram Art

Sandra Mayo, a CJP and JArts Community Creative Fellow, uses genogram art to transform family trauma into powerful visual stories that connect past and present.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Sandra Mayo (Courtesy photo)

Event / January 26, 4:00 pm

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Remember This” Film Screening

Hosted by Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, JCRC Holocaust Education, Boston 3G, Facing History and Ourselves

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event / January 22, 6:00 pm

Catholic and Jewish Reactions to Antisemitism in Boston

Hosted by Jewish Heritage Center

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event / January 22, 6:30 pm

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

Hosted by Lappin Foundation, Congregation Ahavas Achim

event / January 22, 7:00 pm

HBI Conversations Series Featuring Kerry Wallach

Hosted by Hadassah Brandeis Institute

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event / January 23, 7:00 pm

Occupied Words: What the Holocaust Did to Yiddish

Hosted by Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston, Temple Israel of Boston

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event / January 23, 7:30 pm

Annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

Hosted by Lappin Foundation

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event / January 26, 1:00 pm

Staged Reading of “Memoriam” by Noga Flaishon

Hosted by Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston, Temple Israel of Boston

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event / January 26, 4:00 pm

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Remember This” Film Screening

Hosted by Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, JCRC Holocaust Education, Boston 3G, Facing History and Ourselves

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Charles Gallagher (Courtesy photo: Boston College)

event / January 26, 5:00 pm

Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration

Hosted by AJC New England, Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies

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event / February 11, 7:00 pm

“I Am Free … But Who Is Left?” Film Screening

Hosted by Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

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event / February 13, 4:30 pm

Art Exhibit Talk: “Looming in the Shadows of Lodz”

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Finding Belonging in Boston’s Queer Jewish Community

Discover how CJP Pride is fostering connection and empowerment for LGBTQIA+ Jews in Greater Boston—because everyone deserves a space to belong.

By Kara Baskin

For CJP Young Adults and Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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CJP Starts Center To Help Groups Fight Antisemitism

A new initiative by CJP is leading an effort to join forces with other groups to battle antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.

By Barry Wanger

For Jewish Journal

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Jaffa to Boston: Neta Weiner’s Journey of Music, Activism and Cross-Cultural Storytelling

Israeli artist Neta Weiner brings bold storytelling and cultural connection to the CJP and JArts Community Creative Fellowship.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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In Search of American Israeli Cuisine

The new “Zahav Home” by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook brings Israel into your kitchen.

By Laura Conrad Mandel

For Jewish Arts Collaborative

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event / January 19, 10:00 am

PJ Library Kindness Kids MLK Day Celebration

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / January 19, 10:00 am

PJ Library Kindness Kids Concert With Alastair Moock

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / January 20, 10:00 am

Winter Vacation Day: Children’s Chess Tournament (K-8)

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / January 20, 1:00 pm

Winter Vacation Day: Card Game Exploration (Ages 6-10)

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / January 22, 7:00 pm

HBI Conversations Series Featuring Kerry Wallach

Hosted by Hadassah Brandeis Institute

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event / January 23, 7:00 pm

Gesher Sip and Craft Night

Hosted by Temple Shalom of Medford

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event / January 23, 7:00 pm

The Jewish Studio Process: Dreams Edition

Hosted by Jewish Studio Project, Mayyim Hayyim

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event / January 23, 7:00 pm

Occupied Words: What the Holocaust Did to Yiddish

Hosted by Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston, Temple Israel of Boston

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event / January 16, 7:15 pm

Open Choral Rehearsals

Hosted by Koleinu, Boston's Jewish Community Chorus

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