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Ugat Biskvitim – A Beloved Israeli Treat

A beloved Israeli classic, ugat biskvitim is a no-bake biscuit cake that’s creamy, nostalgic, and always a crowd-pleaser.

By Galit Konstantine

For Dushez Catering

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Israel at 77: A Nation in Waiting

Why this Yom Ha’atzmaut feels different to me—and what hope looks like for an Israel still waiting.

By Noam Bentov

For Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Eat This: A Guide To Jewish Bites Around Boston

Second date? Hungover brunch? We’ve got a spot for that. Here’s where to nosh in Boston.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Alon Ben-Gurion at JNF-USA's LA Breakfast for Israel in 2022 (Courtesy JNF)

Event / May 1, 7:30 pm

North Shore Israel Independence Day Concert

Hosted by Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, Temple Emanu-El (Marblehead), Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, Epstein Hillel School, Temple Sinai of Marblehead, Lappin Foundation, Chabad of the North Shore

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Chabad House at Brandeis Builds Community and Combats Hate, One Story at a Time

An essay submission isn’t just a ticket to dinner — it’s a pathway to building community and shifting the campus climate.

By Samantha Robinson

For CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Find resources, support groups, programs and ways to get help, raise awareness and address mental health issues in Boston’s Jewish community.

By JewishBoston

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Alon Ben-Gurion at JNF-USA's LA Breakfast for Israel in 2022 (Courtesy JNF)

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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Jewish American Heritage Month

Every May, discover, explore and celebrate vibrant and varied American Jewish experiences with local and online events, resources, personal essays and more.

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8 Great Books to Read for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Read books with young people to explore the history, experience and culture of the Asian American Pacific Islander community.

By Anti-Defamation League

Alon Ben-Gurion at JNF-USA's LA Breakfast for Israel in 2022 (Courtesy JNF)

Event / May 4, 2:00 pm

“Be the Change” Chelsea

Hosted by Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

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Alon Ben-Gurion at JNF-USA's LA Breakfast for Israel in 2022 (Courtesy JNF)

Event / May 8, 7:00 pm

Eden Grinshpan’s “Tahini Baby” Book Launch With Michael Solomonov

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Every May Is Jewish American Heritage Month

View, share and celebrate.

By Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

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Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway: Baseball, Community and Pride

Celebrate Jewish pride at Fenway Park on May 19 with music, dancing and a night of Red Sox baseball.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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Jewish Culture in Full Bloom This May

Jewish culture takes center stage across Greater Boston—from City Hall celebrations to public art—honoring the vibrant legacy of Jewish American Heritage Month.

By Laura Conrad Mandel

For Jewish Arts Collaborative

Alon Ben-Gurion at JNF-USA's LA Breakfast for Israel in 2022 (Courtesy JNF)

Event / May 19, 5:00 pm

Ignite: Fun in the Fenway

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

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Alon Ben-Gurion at JNF-USA's LA Breakfast for Israel in 2022 (Courtesy JNF)

Event / May 19, 6:45 pm

Jewish Heritage Celebration at Fenway Park

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Alon Ben-Gurion at JNF-USA's LA Breakfast for Israel in 2022 (Courtesy JNF)

Event / May 20, 7:00 pm

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at The Cabot

Hosted by Lappin Foundation, Temple B'nai Abraham

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Doni Zasloff, right, and Eric Lindberg at The Parlor Room in “We Sing Nonetheless” (Courtesy: Raffi Roy/Upstander Project)

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“We Sing Nonetheless” – A Jewish Bluegrass Journey Across America

A new documentary follows Jewish bluegrass band Nefesh Mountain on the road with their toddler, mixing music, family and identity in a divided world.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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Naomi Levy Built a Hanukkah Pop-Up Bar — Now She’s Reinventing Jewish Hospitality

From challah-infused cocktails to a Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar, Naomi Levy is putting a modern twist on Jewish tradition at Lehrhaus.

By Matt Robinson

For Unpacked

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Bringing a Lifetime of Skills to a Year of Service

A CJP-supported pilot program for those 50-plus includes a year of service in the Gaza Envelope.

By Dan Seligson

For Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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ADL Reports Slight Increase in Antisemitic Events in New England Last Year Following Surge in 2023

Antisemitic incidents continued to occur at record numbers in New England last year, following a dramatic spike in 2023 in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

By Nick Stoico

For The Boston Globe

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