Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Event / January 17, 6:00 pm

Shabbat Tzedek With Dr. Charles E. Carter Jr.

Hosted by Temple Israel of Boston

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C. (Photo: Public domain)

Event / January 20, 2:00 pm

MLK Service Learning Event

Hosted by Mosaic: Interfaith Youth Action, Repair the World Boston, Jewish Teen Initiative

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Topic

Social Justice & Volunteering

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

Read / Plus Kids

An Anti-Racist Book Guide for Young Readers

Stock your shelves.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Event / January 19, 11:00 am

MLK Day of Service for Young Professionals

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

Event / January 20, 9:30 am

MLK Jr. Breakfast With Guest Speaker Colette Phillips

Hosted by Congregation Beth Elohim

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Jewish Learning Opportunities for Teens JLOFT J-LOFT

Event / January 19, 1:00 pm

MetroWest MLK Day of Service

Hosted by J-LOFT, Repair the World Boston, Temple Beth Am (Framingham)

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Event / January 18, 9:00 am

Jews, the Civil Rights Movement and Lessons for Today

Hosted by Temple Israel of Boston

Event / January 17, 7:30 pm

“Let Freedom Ring” at Shabbat Rinah

Hosted by Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley

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New Limited-Run Podcast Series: “The Rabbis Go South”

This seven-part series supported by a CJP Arts & Culture grant tells the story of 16 rabbis who joined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights fight.

By Amy Geller & Gerald Peary

For Hub & Spoke

Group of kids school volunteer charity environment

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Teaching Children About Tikkun Olam on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The possibilities for practicing tikkun olam with young children are limitless.

For PJ Library

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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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How to Inspire Childhood Activism Year-Round

These families help Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice resonate every day.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Rashi Head of School Adam Fischer with students at Hope & Comfort (Courtesy photo)

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How Families Can Continue MLK’s Legacy Year-Round

Now that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is over, what is the responsibility to ourselves, our children and our country in terms of helping to build on his legacy?

By Rabbi Jodi Seewald Smith

For The Rashi School

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How Jewish Day Schools Spotlight Social Justice

A look at curricula throughout Greater Boston.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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Six Top Social Justice and Diversity Books for Toddlers

Each impart relatable lessons in language that kids can absorb.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Drazen Zigic iStock Seniors Elderly Family Hanukkah Menorah

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Bringing Holiday Cheer to Seniors: Jookender Initiative

Celebrate the holidays by giving joy to seniors with free gifts and volunteer opportunities.

For Jookender Community Initiatives, Inc.

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What To Know About Hanukkah’s “5th Night” Philanthropy Movement

Local mom Rachel Glazer created a philanthropic tradition over a decade ago that still shines brightly.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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JFS and the Jewish Community Help Students in Need

JFS and five local organizations partner to provide over 450 backpacks with school supplies to low-income students in Metrowest.

For Jewish Family Service of Metrowest

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Sinai Performance & Social Change Fellowship

Are you or do you know a teenager who wants to use performance to change the world?

For Sinai Brookline

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Taking a Moment To Pause

Artist Ben Sloat addresses injustice by encouraging us to reflect.

By Laura Conrad Mandel

For Jewish Arts Collaborative

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Teen Israel Organizing Immersive Fellowship: Nominations Open!

Delve into learning about current events, social justice, and community organizing with teens from across the country.

By Bryan Hanan Oren

For Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and NFTY Northeast

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Through Teen JUST-US, a Social Justice Summer

The program reaches thoughtful teens on the brink of adulthood, in that gray area between summer camp and full-time jobs.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Sara Colket Photography – Lauren Korn-105

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Meet New JBBBS CEO Lauren Korn

She aims to make Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters even more proudly Jewish at a crucial time.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

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Mitzvah Day a Runaway Success at Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland

On March 10, over 350 volunteers packed more than 33,000 meals for Meals of Hope as Mitzvah Day roared back to life for the first time since 2019.

For Temple Shir Tikva (Wayland)

Supermarket, Grocery Store, Food, Nutrition, Shopping, Health

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Give Back at Purim With Yad Chessed

The social services agency provides essentials to Jewish families in need.

By Kara Baskin

For JewishBoston

Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Explore 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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