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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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Voices of Wisdom: Reflections From Local Rabbis

By JewishBoston

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ReGrow Israel Plants the Seeds of Agricultural Innovation

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

Middle East Update: Putting the Chaos Into Context

Mar 25, 7:00 pm

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, Marblehead

Alex Safian

Free

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore

Tuesday, March 25 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore4 Community RoadMarblehead, MA 01945

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Community Impact

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10/25/2023 Top Pick

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund: Where Your Support Goes

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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1/23/2025 Top Pick

ReGrow Israel Plants the Seeds of Agricultural Innovation

By Kara BaskinFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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1/22/2025 Top Pick

Giving Israel’s Youngest Survivors Hope for the Future

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund supported the Israeli Children’s Fund in providing vital care, resources, and hope to over 470 young survivors.

By Kate WhitneyFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Habaita

1/21/2025 Top Pick

Reviving the Galilee: Rebuilding Lives and Communities After October 7

By Judy Bolton-FasmanFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Amichai Kluger and Sisters

12/16/2024 Top Pick

Bar Mitzvah Twins Across Continents

From Boston to Israel: How one boy’s bar mitzvah helps Israeli families in need.

By Natalie Vinegar

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Voices From Our Community

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3/14/2025 Top Pick

Finding Light in the Darkness

In a time of immense sorrow, Adar challenges us to seek joy, turn darkness into light, and embrace the strength to keep moving forward.

By Rabbi Benjamin SamuelsFor Congregation Shaarei Tefillah

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3/14/2025 Top Pick

You Cannot Build a True Future From a False Past

This Purim and Passover season, let’s reclaim our stories with truth, accountability, and the responsibility they demand.

By Rabbi William HamiltonFor Congregation Kehillath Israel

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3/7/2025 Top Pick

Voices of Wisdom: Reflections From Local Rabbis

In this pivotal moment for our Jewish community, local rabbis offer wisdom, reflection, and hope on the situation in Israel.

By JewishBoston

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3/7/2025 Top Pick

Refusing to Despair

In the face of unimaginable loss, Israel chooses love over hate, resilience over despair, honoring the memory of those taken from us.

By Rabbi Danny BurkemanFor Temple Shir Tikva (Wayland)

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2/28/2025 Top Pick

There Are No Words — What We Need Is Action

When words fail, action must prevail—now is the time to strengthen, support, and stand together.

By Rabbi Mendy UminerFor Chabad Center at Chestnut Hill

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2/28/2025 Top Pick

The Responsibility of Kindness in Life and Death

As Israel mourns, this week’s Torah portion calls us to uphold kindness and care for the vulnerable amid tragedy.

By Rabbi Elaine ZecherFor Temple Israel of Boston

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2/28/2025 Top Pick

(Not) Feeling Joy THIS Adar

As Adar begins, joy feels distant—but the story of Purim teaches us that even in darkness, sorrow can transform into celebration.

By Rabbi Noah ChesesFor Young Israel of Sharon

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2/27/2025 Top Pick

Holding the Beauty and the Horror

Amid beauty and grief, we hold both loss and hope, seeking a better world.

By Rav Claudia KreimanFor Temple Beth Zion

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Ways to Help

Fund for Israel at War

10/8/2023 Top Pick

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Pantry Packers

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

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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

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2/15/2024 Top Pick

Yahel Israel: A Personal Perspective

Calling the next generation of leaders in social change.

By Michael CassFor Yahel Israel

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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

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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)

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Resources

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3/20/2025 Top Pick

The Haggadah of Freedom

This new Haggadah connects the Exodus story to today’s reality, amplifying the voices of returnees and hostage families in the ongoing struggle for freedom.

By Hostages and Missing Families Forum

Blue Ribbon Israeli Hostages

1/17/2025 Top Pick

A prayer upon the return of the hostages.

By Shalom Hartman Institute’s Ritual Center

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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News

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2/1/2025 Top Pick

Needham Cousin Celebrates Israeli Hostage’s Release

Jason Greenberg, of Needham, said his sister called him from Israel at 2:50 a.m. to share that their cousin, 54-year-old Ofer Calderon, had been released.

By Victoria D. & Paul BurtonFor WBZ News

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1/16/2025 Top Pick

Massachusetts Reacts to Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

Both Israelis and Palestinians are experiencing cautious optimism about the future following the Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages.

By Peter EliopoulosFor WCVB Channel 5

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1/16/2025 Top Pick

Relief and Skepticism Felt in MA as Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire

A ceasefire deal figures to end the fighting in the Middle East and bring hostages home.

By Mary Markos & Michael RosenfieldFor NBC10 Boston

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1/16/2025 Top Pick

President of CJP Reacts to Ceasefire Agreement

By Jonathan HallFor WHDH 7 News Boston

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1/15/2025 Top Pick

Mass. Residents Welcome News of Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

Relief was the overriding emotion Wednesday for local residents who have a staked interest in the latest iteration of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

By Danny McDonald & Nick StoicoFor The Boston Globe

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1/15/2025 Top Pick

MA Man Hopes for Miracle in Cousin’s Release from Hamas

Jason Greenberg of Needham can only hope he’ll see his cousin, 54-year-old Ofer Calderon again.

By Beth GermanoFor WBZ News

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