How to Help Israel From Boston: Remembering October 7

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An Evening of Remembrance & Hope: Watch the Powerful Commemoration of Oct. 7

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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TOM Responds to Crisis Through Social Innovation

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Hero Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s Favorite Cookies

By Judy Bolton-Fasman

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Fear and Anxiety in Haifa After Synagogue Hit by Rocket

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

Top Pick

Donniel Hartman in Conversation With Rabbi Michelle Robinson

Dec 2, 8:00 pm

Temple Emanuel, Newton

Free

Shalom Hartman Institute of North America

Monday, December 2 8:00pm - 9:15pm

Temple Emanuel385 Ward StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration Free

Top Pick

Donniel Hartman in Conversation With Dan Brosgol

Dec 3, 7:30 pm

Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland

Free

Shalom Hartman Institute of North America

Tuesday, December 3 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Temple Shir Tikva141 Boston Post RdWayland, MA 01778

Requires registration Free

Joan Leegant: Author Talk & Book Signing

Dec 3, 7:30 pm

Hebrew College, Newton

Free

Hebrew College

Tuesday, December 3 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Hebrew College1860 Washington StNewton, MA 02466

Requires registration Free

UC Berkeley campus in California. (Photo credit: BRAINCHILDVN/FLICKR/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

Top Pick

Careful Considerations: Antisemitism on Campus

Dec 5, 12:00 pm

Free

Hillel International

Thursday, December 5 12:00pm - 1:30pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

Community Impact

Israel flags with a star of David over cloudy sky background on sunset. Patriotic concept about Israel with national state symbols. Banner with place for text.

10/25/2023 Top Pick

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund: Where Your Support Goes

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

11/19/2024 Top Pick

Fear and Anxiety in Haifa After Synagogue Hit by Rocket

Hezbollah rocket attacks from Lebanon have taken a toll on every facet of life in CJP’s partner city.

By Dan SeligsonFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

11/18/2024 Top Pick

TOM Responds to Crisis Through Social Innovation

By Kara BaskinFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/23/2024 Top Pick

A Summer of Impact: Thank You for Making a Difference

One of the key leaders of the “Summer of Tkuma” project shares his heartfelt thanks for CJP’s crucial role in making this summer’s impact possible.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Voices From Our Community

11/8/2024 Top Pick

Hero Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s Favorite Cookies

By Judy Bolton-FasmanFor JewishBoston

10/28/2024

Seasons Lost: A Poem

My sense of reality in Haifa these days.

By Anna VarsanyiFor CJP’s Boston-Haifa Connection

10/23/2024

Doubling Down on Volunteering in Israel in a Time of War

After I led the Evolve Hadassah Heart to Heart Mission to Israel to bear witness to the atrocities of Oct. 7, I stayed on for another five weeks in...

By Jody CominsFor Hadassah Northeast

10/19/2024 Top Pick

What Does Allyship Mean as Antisemitism Surges?

Many Jews and Jewish organizations thought they had long-term allies, only to discover they didn’t once the Israel-Hamas war started.

By Ed GaskinFor Boston Herald

10/16/2024 Top Pick

Two Wars, Two Failures: Reflections on 1973 and 2023

The siren of Yom Kippur 1973 shattered my youth. Fifty years later, the sirens of today bring even greater fear. What have we learned, and where have we failed?

By Judith Baruch

10/16/2024

Volunteering in Israel During a Time of War

My 40-year love affair with Israel propelled me to spend winters in Tel Aviv. And it’s then that I began blogging about Israelis I knew and how I met...

By Jody CominsFor Hadassah Northeast

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10/15/2024 Top Pick

One Year After Oct. 7: Finding Hope Amid War

In the wake of Oct. 7, I discovered resilience, unity and the power of hope despite overwhelming fear.

By Anna VarsanyiFor CJP’s Boston-Haifa Connection

Ways to Help

10/8/2023 Top Pick

Donate to CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/4/2024 Top Pick

Volunteer in Israel

Make a lasting impact in Israel where your help is needed most.

By Jewish Federations of North America

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9/3/2024 Top Pick

Raise Awareness for the Hostages

Keep the hostages front and center.

By Hostages and Missing Families Forum

9/3/2024 Top Pick

Compose a Message to the People of Israel

Join thousands of people around North America in sending a personal message to the people of Israel.

By Jewish Federations of North America

2/15/2024 Top Pick

Yahel Israel: A Personal Perspective

Calling the next generation of leaders in social change.

By Michael CassFor Yahel Israel

1/16/2024 Top Pick

Calling Mental Healthcare Professionals for Israel

The Second Line initiative serves as a platform to support front-line trauma and mental care in Israel.

By Second Line

12/5/2023 Top Pick

Make an Impact: Israel Volunteer Opportunities for Young Adults

A resource to inspire your journey of meaningful service. Programs begin in December and January, ranging from two weeks to six months.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Resources

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9/30/2024 Top Pick

Jewish Teens Guide to Remembering October 7

Resources and opportunities for connection and conversation for Jewish Teens, parents, educators and professionals.

By Brett LubarskyFor Jewish Teen Initiative

9/28/2024 Top Pick

October 7 Anniversary Resources

We’ve developed a collection of resources that you can use to engage your students in difficult and meaningful conversations during this unprecedented time.

By The Jewish Education Project

9/28/2024 Top Pick

October 7th School Commemoration Resources

Prizmah offers guiding questions and resources to help schools prepare for the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 with thoughtful commemoration.

By Prizmah

Yehoshua Halevi iStock Red Anemone Wildflowers

9/28/2024 Top Pick

October 7th: Marking One Year

Let us commemorate the lives lost, honor the heroes, pray for the hostages, and express gratitude for our community’s strong response in Israel’s time of need.

By Jewish Federations of North America

9/27/2024 Top Pick

Guidance for School Administrators on the First Anniversary of 10/7

AJC is guiding school administrators on how to prepare for the one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 by anticipating Jewish students’ needs, ensuring safeguards, and addressing potential challenges.

By AJC

9/23/2024 Top Pick

Everyone Counts: The #BringThemHomeNow Educational Toolkit

This value-based tool for educators and individuals enables you to learn and act: at home, in your school and your community.

By Everyone Counts

9/23/2024 Top Pick

Seats of Hope

Save a seat and “host” a hostage for the holiday to convey our message to the world: Our holiday tables are not complete until all the hostages return home.

By Hostages and Missing Families Forum

News

Yallapalooza Hannah Osofsky Hillel International

11/8/2024 Top Pick

Hillel Concert Series “Yallapalooza 2024” Visits Boston

Matisyahu, Noa Kirel and Nova Music Festival artists performed at Emerson Colonial Theater on Nov. 7 to uplift Jewish students amid rising antisemitism.

By Hillel International

11/7/2024 Top Pick

“Walking on Eggshells”: The Experience of Being Jewish in the Workplace Post-10/7

Antisemitism in professional environments has surged since Oct 7, 2023. Explore how Jewish employees are responding and ways to combat this growing intolerance.

By Kate WhitneyFor FaceJewishHate.org

10/20/2024 Top Pick

Antisemitism Is on the Rise in Mass. Peggy Shukur Is Fighting It

Peggy Shukur, vice president of ADL’s East Division in Boston, speaks about rising antisemitism, the war anniversary and how the Jewish and Israeli expat community is coping.

By John L. MicekFor MassLive

10/10/2024 Top Pick

Mother and Daughter Reflect on Difficult Conversations

Explore the dynamic relationship between a local Jewish mother and daughter navigating American politics and identity.

By Darryl C. Murphy & Yasmin AmerFor WBUR Radio Boston

10/9/2024 Top Pick

Thousands Pack Boch Center During One-Year Remembrance of 10/7

By Litsa PappasFor Boston 25 News

10/8/2024 Top Pick

In Boston, Prayers of Mourning, Calls for Peace on 1st Anniversary of Hamas Attacks

“I have been encouraged by the ways our community has responded with solidarity, generosity, and love,” Rabbi Marc Baker of CJP wrote in an open letter to the community.

By John L. MicekFor MassLive

10/7/2024 Top Pick

Israeli, Palestinian and Lebanese Americans Hold Vigils in Boston Remembering Oct. 7

Candlelight filled the Wang Theatre as members of the Israeli community in Boston remembered the horror they felt on the day of the attacks, while also clinging to hope.

By John AtwaterFor WCVB Channel 5

Remembering October 7

One year later and amid continuing heartache, we’re reflecting on the events of that tragic day, lifting the voices of those who experienced it, and connecting our community to events and resources to process our collective grief and healing.