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Chai-larious Times with comedian Matthew Broussard

(Courtesy: Project Horizon)

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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Temple Aliyah in Needham

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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

(Courtesy: Project Horizon)

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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Foundation for Jewish Camp

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What To Know About Jewish Summer Camp This Year

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

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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.

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In Conversation with Rabbi Claudia Kreiman and Rabbi Marc Baker

(Courtesy: Project Horizon)

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

Omer Shem Tov The Rashi School

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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