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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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Leket Israel’s Food Innovation, With Boston’s Support

By Gilad Skolnick

Jew(ish)

Bringing a Lifetime of Skills to a Year of Service

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

Joan Leegant, Award-Winning Author of “Displaced Persons”

11/17/2024, 7:00 pm

Congregation Beth Elohim, Acton

Free

Current Events With Charlotte Korchak

11/17/2024, 10:30 am

Ahavath Torah Congregation, Stoughton

$10

Oct. 7: Conversation With Advocate Hanan Alsanah

11/17/2024, 10:00 am

Adv. Hanan Alsanah Director of Itach-Ma’aki’s Center for Bedouin Women’s Rights

Free

Top Pick

Deep Dive on Israel, Antisemitism & Zionism

11/16/2024, 6:15 pm

Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline

Charlotte Korchak StandWithUs UIA Young Leadership Victoria

Free

The Fallout From October 7: From Crisis to Opportunity

11/14/2024, 2:00 pm

Free

Post-Election Dynamics: The Future of U.S.-Israel Relations and Israel’s Strategic Path Forward

11/7/2024, 7:15 pm

Beth Menachem Chabad, Newton

$15

Top Pick

Post-Election Talk With Alex Lederman

11/7/2024, 7:00 pm

Free

Oct. 7: Conversation With Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy

11/3/2024, 10:00 am

Dr. Cochav Elkayam Levy, Visiting Professor-Reichman University; Post-Doc Fellow, the Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations, the Hebrew University; David Hartman Fellow, the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem; Founding head of the Deborah Institute for Gender and Sustainability Studies (IGSS) University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Free

Community Impact

12/23/2023 Top Pick

After Oct. 7, Entire Kibbutz Temporarily Resettles in Tel Aviv

After spending over 10 weeks at Eilat hotels, this week Kibbutz Re’im’s 435 members were welcomed into 142 longer-term apartments in two newly constructed towers.

By The Times of Israel

12/7/2023 Top Pick

The Jewish Federations of North America Support Rambam in IDF Training

Earlier this year, CJP awarded hospital employees and children from the local Ethiopian community with scholarships toward their academic studies.

By Rambam Health Care CampusFor The Jerusalem Post

Israeli students at Epstein Hillel School

11/24/2023 Top Pick

From Israel To Jewish Day Schools

Epstein Hillel, Maimonides School and Schechter Boston have taken in students who have temporarily relocated to the U.S. from Israel since the war began.

By Gavi KleinFor Jewish Journal

11/17/2023 Top Pick

A Photo Fundraiser for Israel

By Judith FormanFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Voices From Our Community

Sunrise view of the Sea of Galilee, from Mount Arbel (west side), with winter wildflowers, Northern Israel

9/26/2024 Top Pick

A Responsibility Beyond Remembering

By Noam BentovFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

9/23/2024 Top Pick

Zibby Owens Curates Captivating Anthology on Modern Jewish Identity and Resilience

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

9/22/2024 Top Pick

Modeling Difficult Conversations on Stage

Experience the powerful themes of identity, assimilation and Jewish history in Tom Stoppard’s “Leopoldstadt” at The Huntington.

By Laura Conrad MandelFor Jewish Arts Collaborative

9/12/2024 Top Pick

Poems Responding to Tragedy

Explore powerful poems from Israeli voices, compiled in a new bilingual anthology that responds to the tragic events of Oct. 7.

By Michael Bohnen

Benny Sharoni, Consul General of Israel to New England

9/10/2024 Top Pick

Podcast: Meet the New Consul General

We sat down with Benny Sharoni, the new Israeli consul general to New England, who discusses his vision for the region and how it plays a pivotal role in...

By JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged PodcastFor JCRC of Greater Boston

A recent sunrise in the south of Israel (Photo: Judith Baruch)

9/5/2024 Top Pick

The Waiting

Reflecting on the “waiting” before the Six-Day War, I see parallels to Israel’s current fight for both survival and unity.

By Judith Baruch

Ways to Help

Resources

10/25/2023 Top Pick

From the River to the Sea: What Does It Mean?

Learn how this catch-all phrase is an antisemitic call-to-arms for pro-Palestinian activists and a rallying cry for terrorist groups.

By American Jewish Committee

10/24/2023 Top Pick

What Is Hamas?

Learn about Hamas in this one-minute video.

By American Jewish Committee

10/20/2023 Top Pick

How Should Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids About the War?

Here are some tips from experts on how to respond to tough questions and approach difficult conversations.

By Niki GriswoldFor The Boston Globe

10/17/2023 Top Pick

10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict activates strong emotions and differences of opinion and perspective for many people.

By Anti-Defamation League

10/17/2023 Top Pick

Podcast: Educating and Parenting in a Time of War

David Bryfman and Rabbi Dr. Josh Ladon unpack their experiences as both educators and parents in helping educators and children grapple with a multitude of feelings.

By Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education PodcastFor The Jewish Education Project

An aerial view of the Al-Rimal neighborhood in the center of the Gaza Strip

10/16/2023 Top Pick

Tough Questions About Gaza Answered

Here are common questions about Gaza, the terror group that controls it, and the Israel-Hamas War.

By American Jewish Committee

10/16/2023 Top Pick

How Jewish Parents Can Help Kids Deal With Pain on Social Media

As parents, we can and must do better.

By David Bryfman & Samantha Vinokor-MeinrathFor Jewish Telegraphic Agency

News

5/8/2024 Top Pick

Robert Kraft’s Ad Calls for Peaceful Protests: ‘Don’t Draw a Swastika’

Robert Kraft recently pulled his support for Columbia University due to pro-Palestine protests on campus.

By Scott ThompsonFor Fox Business

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5/6/2024 Top Pick

How Jewish World Marking Yom HaShoah After Deadliest Day

For Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust memorial and museum, the theme of this year’s Yom HaShoah commemoration has taken on a new meaning.

By Jacob GurvisFor The Forward

4/29/2024 Top Pick

Thousands Attend Boston Rally Supporting Jewish Students

“There really is nobody there but ourselves to keep us safe,” said one student from Columbia University. “It’s dangerous.”

By Chaiel SchaffelFor WBZ NewsRadio

Group of young male and female protestors with arms in arms and clenching fist while standing together outdoors

4/28/2024 Top Pick

Community Rallies Against Pro-Palestinian Encampments

“As you know, many of them are feeling attacked, harassed, vilified, and we’re here to stand up and raise our voices and say we will not tolerate this here.”

By Kirsten GlavinFor NBC10 Boston

4/28/2024 Top Pick

More Than 1,000 Gather to Protest Antisemitism After Campus Protests

By Paul BurtonFor WBZ News

Group of young people sitting in a circle and talking to psychiatrist during a therapy

4/26/2024 Top Pick

How Four Boston-Area Jews Are Thinking About Passover This Year

Radio Boston marks and reflects on this year's Passover holiday with four members of our local Jewish community.

By Yasmin Amer & Tiziana DearingFor WBUR

4/25/2024 Top Pick

College Students in MA Camp Out to Protest War in Gaza

WCVB Channel 5 spoke with CJP president and CEO Rabbi Marc Baker before Passover about the troubling rise in antisemitism on campus.

By Sharman SacchettiFor WCVB Channel 5

Standing With Israel

We’re sharing stories of impact, lifting the voices of survivors and their loved ones, and connecting our community to events and resources to help process our collective grief and healing after 10/7.