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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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Light in the Darkest Place

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Community Impact

10/25/2023 Top Pick   Edit  

CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund: Where Your Support Goes

 By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

12/16/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Bar Mitzvah Twins Across Continents

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

 By Natalie Vinegar

12/6/2024   Edit  

“Art Can”: Jookender Journey of Expression

The Jookender “Art Can...” program, funded by CJP, used art therapy to help young adults heal and reflect on October 7 events in Israel.

By Sasha GrebenyukFor Jookender Community Initiatives, Inc.

11/19/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

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   Edit  

TOM Responds to Crisis Through Social Innovation

By Kara BaskinFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/23/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

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)

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Voices From Our Community

1/12/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

Film “From Ground Zero”: Gaza Tragedy and Demonizing Israel

A film at the Palm Springs International Film Festival portrays Gaza’s suffering but raises concerns about missing context, potentially skewing views of Israel.

By Ruth KaplanFor The Times of Israel Blogs

12/26/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Light in the Darkest Place

By Jennifer WeinstockFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

12/21/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Jewish Authors Confront Growing Backlash in Literary World

Calling Jewish writers Zionists as an epithet and the reason to be excluded from the annals of publishing unless we denounce our attachment to our identities is frightening.

By Joan LeegantFor The Boston Globe

12/20/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Creating Light, Sharing in Miracles

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

12/4/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

On Writing Jewish Stories Now: Q&A With Joan Leegant

Set half in Israel and half in the United States, the stories in the prize-winning collection “Displaced Persons” explore the experience of exile, belonging, and home.

 By Paula Breger

11/28/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Reflections on a Year Under Fire

After over a year of war, the people of Haifa navigate grief, resilience, and hope as a fragile ceasefire begins, marking a new chapter amidst lingering fears and challenges.

By Hilla Perlman-PnielFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Ways to Help

10/8/2023 Top Pick   Edit  

Donate to CJP’s Israel Emergency Fund

 By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/4/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Volunteer in Israel

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

 By Jewish Federations of North America

9/3/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Raise Awareness for the Hostages

Keep the hostages front and center.

 By Hostages and Missing Families Forum

9/3/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

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   Edit  

Yahel Israel: A Personal Perspective

Calling the next generation of leaders in social change.

By Michael CassFor Yahel Israel

1/16/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

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   Edit  

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

1/17/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

May It Be

A prayer upon the return of the hostages.

 By Shalom Hartman Institute’s Ritual Center

9/30/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

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   Edit  

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   Edit  

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

9/28/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

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   Edit  

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   Edit  

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   Edit  

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

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News

1/16/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

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

1/16/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

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

1/16/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

President of CJP Reacts to Ceasefire Agreement

By Jonathan HallFor WHDH 7 News Boston

1/15/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

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

1/15/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

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

1/15/2025 Top Pick   Edit  

‘These Are Real People’: Local Families With Ties to Hostages React

Holding a picture of her cousin, Tamar Davis Galper, of Brookline, says she’s feeling hope and heartbreak after hearing Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal.

By Samantha YorkFor 7 News Boston

12/25/2024 Top Pick   Edit  

Boston Kicks Off Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting

Despite Israel’s challenges and rising antisemitism, Jewish community members vow to continue honoring and celebrating annual traditions.

By Michael RosenfieldFor NBC10 Boston

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