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Chai-larious Times with comedian Matthew Broussard

Omer Shem Tov singing "Hatikvah" with Grade 8 students at the Rashi School Annual Dinner (Photo: The Rashi School)

Event / June 17, 7:00 pm

Chai-larious Times With Comedian Matthew Broussard

Hosted by CJP Young Adults, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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From Student to Leader: The Lasting Impact of Being a Madricha

Hebrew school ends in seventh grade—unless it doesn’t. How being a madricha taught me the real meaning of learning, leading and showing up.

By Hannah Leiman

For Jewish Teen Initiative and Temple Aliyah

Daniel Libeskind "Why the Jews?" Menemsha Films

Omer Shem Tov singing "Hatikvah" with Grade 8 students at the Rashi School Annual Dinner (Photo: The Rashi School)

Event / June 9, 7:00 pm

“Why the Jews?” Film Screening and Discussion

Hosted by Jewish Community Center of the North Shore

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Feted by School Children, Tossing Out a First Pitch: Former Israeli Hostage Grapples With Celebrity

Former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov visits Boston, balancing newfound fame with a mission to advocate for the 58 captives still held in Gaza.

By Michael Casey

For The Associated Press

Jewish American Heritage Month ADL New England

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From Celebration to Terror

What began in joy ended in heartbreak—a celebration of Jewish pride followed by a tragic act of antisemitic violence.

By Laura Conrad Mandel

For Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

Arlekin Players Theatre Our Class Pavel Antonov/

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Friendship, Betrayal and Survival: “Our Class” Confronts the Cost of Hate

“Our Class,” a gripping and timely play about a 1941 pogrom, runs June 13-22 at Boston’s Calderwood Pavilion.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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What To Know About Jewish Summer Camp This Year

A camp insider on how Jewish camps are meeting this moment.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

In Conversation with Rabbi Claudia Kreiman and Rabbi Marc Baker

Omer Shem Tov singing "Hatikvah" with Grade 8 students at the Rashi School Annual Dinner (Photo: The Rashi School)

Event / June 10, 7:00 pm

In Conversation With Rabbi Claudia Kreiman and Rabbi Marc Baker

Hosted by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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My Second Home

Spending my summers at Camp Tel Noar made me laugh, cry, sing, and find my truest self—come see why it’s more than just camp; it’s home.

By Callie Robbins

For Jewish Teen Initiative and Camp Tel Noar, a Cohen Camp

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A Jewish Clinical Psychologist’s Approach to Resilience

Psychologist Emily Gordon shares how antisemitism is affecting Jewish teens—and what parents can do to support their kids’ mental health and sense of belonging.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Health & Wellness events

During a support group session, a woman comforts a man; she holds a hand on his shoulder.

event / June 8, 10:30 am

Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery

Hosted by Temple Beth Zion

event / July 20, 10:00 am

Welcome Baby Stroller Walk and Bagel Meetup

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / August 4, 11:30 am

Temple Emanuel of Andover Summer Outing

Hosted by Temple Emanuel of Andover

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Omer Shem Tov singing "Hatikvah" with Grade 8 students at the Rashi School Annual Dinner (Photo: The Rashi School)

Event / May 29, 6:30 pm

Managing Grief and Loss: Finding Hope in Trying Times

Hosted by Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, Jewish Family & Children’s Service

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Visually Harnessing Trauma

Sandra Mayo’s art uses beauty to gently reveal deep trauma, turning memory into a powerful, shared experience.

By Laura Conrad Mandel

For Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

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Leaders Come Together to Advance Inclusive, Supportive Spaces for Jews at Work

Amid rising antisemitism, Jewish professionals are creating spaces of support, identity, and belonging through employee-led groups that are transforming workplaces from the inside out.

By Dan Seligson

For CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism

Explore arts & culture in boston

event / June 8, 10:00 am

All Together Now: PJ Library Family Rainbow Parade

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / June 8, 1:00 pm

Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival

Hosted by Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann

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event / June 8, 1:00 pm

Shared Legacies: American Lessons of Black/Jewish Cooperation

Hosted by Walnut Street Synagogue, Lappin Foundation, Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop, Jewish Heritage Center, Walnut Street Minyan, Boston Jewish Film

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event / June 8, 2:00 pm

Li Habibi: Andalusi Singing With Laura Elkeslassy

Hosted by Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley

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event / June 8, 3:00 pm

Sunday Afternoon Mahjong

Hosted by Sinai Brookline

event / June 8, 4:00 pm

Klezmer Workshop & Jam

Hosted by The Boston Synagogue

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event / June 9, 7:00 pm

“Why the Jews?” Film Screening and Discussion

Hosted by Jewish Community Center of the North Shore

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event / June 9, 7:00 pm

Not Your Bubbe’s Book Club

Hosted by The Boston Synagogue

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event / June 10, 7:30 pm

Zamir in the Round: An Immersive Experience

Hosted by Zamir Chorale of Boston

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Eugenia Clara Unsplash, Prambanan Temple, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

event / June 11, 7:00 pm

Indonesia: Virtual Jewish Community Tour

Hosted by Walnut Street Synagogue

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Celebrate Pride Month

Find Pride events in Boston and read stories from members of Boston’s Jewish LGBTQ+ community. We are honored to elevate their voices.

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Pride Month Events

event / June 6, 7:30 pm

Pride Shabbat With Guest Speaker Eli Sobel of Keshet

Hosted by Kerem Shalom

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event / June 8, 10:00 am

All Together Now: PJ Library Family Rainbow Parade

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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Rainbow Color socks commemorating LGBT parade with various shoes and tennis styles

event / June 14, 9:30 am

LGBTQ+ Boston Pride Parade – March With Us

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston, Keshet, Riverway Project

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event / June 18, 6:00 pm

Pride Liberation Seder

Hosted by Temple Israel of Boston, Sinai Brookline, Congregation Am Tikva, Temple Beth Zion

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