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Israel Since Oct. 7: Reflections From the Ground

By JewishBoston

Hilla Perlman-Pniel, right, with CJP president & CEO Marc Baker in Israel (Photo: CJP)

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“We Are Living History”: Reflections From Israel

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Prochniak, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Martin Mlaka, Peacock

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TV’s Holocaust Dramas Are Part Remembrance, Part Warning

By The Boston Globe

Tamar Yaniv, right, and Gili Adar, z”l (Courtesy: Tamar Yaniv)

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Through My Eyes: Silence and Celebration in Israel

Israel Independence Day celebration at UMass Amherst Hillel in April 2003, supported by CJP (Photo: Gilad Skolnick)

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Embracing Israel’s History Amid Contemporary Challenges

By Gilad Skolnick

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5/14/2024 Top Pick

Israeli Artists Form Jewish-Arab Hip-Hop Group To Inspire Others To Create Together

Two Israeli artists are working together to create a different reality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By Paul BurtonFor WBZ News

Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Prochniak, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Martin Mlaka, Peacock

5/13/2024 Top Pick

TV’s Holocaust Dramas Are Part Remembrance, Part Warning

They’re built to shock and morally sicken the viewer, to draw out for us exactly how brutal, inhumane, and blindly obedient human beings can be at their worst.

By Matthew GilbertFor The Boston Globe

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5/13/2024 Top Pick

Mother-Daughter Duo Preserves & Exhibits Endangered Jewish Films

Floor-to-ceiling shelves at the National Center for Jewish Film in Waltham hold part of the largest collection of Yiddish language and Jewish-related films in the world.

By Erin TrahanFor WBUR

A wreath in Israel for Yom HaZikaron on CJP Spark

5/10/2024 Top Pick

The Hope: A Message From Rabbi Marc Baker

“The Israeli national anthem is not titled ‘the arrival’ nor ‘we made it.’ Instead, it’s called ‘Hatikva’ (‘The Hope’).”

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Israel Independence Day celebration at UMass Amherst Hillel in April 2003, supported by CJP (Photo: Gilad Skolnick)

5/9/2024 Top Pick

Embracing Israel’s History Amid Challenges

I hope that one day my children will know the feeling of parading down the main thoroughfare of Boston to show their pride in Israel.

By Gilad Skolnick

Hilla Perlman-Pniel, right, with CJP president & CEO Marc Baker in Israel (Photo: CJP)

5/9/2024 Top Pick

“We Are Living History”: Reflections From Israel

By Hilla Perlman-PnielFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Azrieli center, Tel Aviv, Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzmaut

5/8/2024 Top Pick

Marking Yom HaZikaron & Yom HaAtzmaut Post Oct. 7

What are the words of lament and modes of celebration that we need this year, in the wake of the enormous loss of life and sense of security?

By Jessica Fisher & Sara LabatonFor Shalom Hartman Institute

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5/8/2024 Top Pick

Robert Kraft’s Ad Calls for Peaceful Protests: ‘Don’t Draw a Swastika’

Robert Kraft recently pulled his support for Columbia University due to pro-Palestine protests on campus.

By Scott ThompsonFor Fox Business

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5/8/2024 Top Pick

“Don’t Bring Hate to the Protest” Debuts During NBA Playoffs

By Foundation to Combat Antisemitism

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We Will Dance Again: Uniting in Rhythm

May 16, 5:00 pm

Hockfield Court, Cambridge

$36

MIT Hillel

Thursday, May 16 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Hockfield Court Ames StCambridge, MA 02139

Requires registration $36.00

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A Whiskey Tour of Israel

May 16, 6:30 pm

The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture, Boston

Joshua Mann, Jews and Booze

$50

Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

Thursday, May 16 6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture18 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114

Requires registration $50.00

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Stella: A Life

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“Stella. A Life.” Film Screening

May 19, 11:00 am

Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline

$7

National Center for Jewish Film

Sunday, May 19 11:00am - 1:30pm

Coolidge Corner Theater290 Harvard StBrookline, MA 02446

Requires registration $7.00

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Flow With the Jewish Beat Yoga Class

May 19, 2:00 pm

Back Bay Yoga Union, Boston

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Trybal Gatherings

Sunday, May 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Back Bay Yoga Union364 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116

Requires registration $5.00 - $10.00

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By Teens, for Teens: The Rise of Antisemitism

May 19, 2:00 pm

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Moving Traditions

Sunday, May 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Celebrate Israel Festival

May 19, 3:00 pm

$15

IAC New England

Sunday, May 19 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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Requires registration $15.00 - $20.00

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Beyond the Headline: Israel’s Most Critical War Front – Media Bias

May 19, 8:00 pm

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Sunday, May 19 8:00pm - 9:30pm

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Seven Blessings, Bental Productions

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“Seven Blessings” Film Screening

May 21, 6:00 pm

Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline

$16

National Center for Jewish Film

Tuesday, May 21 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Coolidge Corner Theater290 Harvard StBrookline, MA 02446

Requires registration $15.00

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