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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

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Bringing a Lifetime of Skills to a Year of Service

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

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Top Pick

Supporting Our College Students in a Post-October 7 World

10/28/2024, 7:00 pm

Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland

Free

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October 7th, One Year Later: Gathering of Support and Care

10/28/2024, 7:00 pm

Free

Israeli Women’s Midrashim After October 7

10/28/2024, 10:30 am

Free

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A Year Has Passed: A Special Memorial and Revival Ceremony To Mark One Year Since October 7

10/24/2024, 4:00 pm

Free

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October 7th, One Year Later: Gathering of Support and Care

10/23/2024, 12:00 pm

Free

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Jewish Ritual Innovation After 10/7: Hope, Resilience and Memory

10/22/2024, 7:00 pm

Usdan Student Center, Waltham

Free

Community Impact

10/26/2023 Top Pick

North Shore Community Helping Those in Need in Israel

Temple Sinai collected toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, underwear, and other personal hygiene items to send to those in need in Israel.

By Judith FormanFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

10/25/2023 Top Pick

Together, We’ve Raised $45 Million in Historic Show of Support for Israel

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

10/23/2023 Top Pick

Supporting Israel — One Cup at a Time

By Judith FormanFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

10/23/2023 Top Pick

Beth El Turns Out in Force To Support Visiting Israeli Teens

The Hamas attacks took place soon after teens from Haifa flew over to join American high schoolers as part of project HiBuR, capped by Pop-Up Israel.

By Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley

Voices From Our Community

9/1/2024 Top Pick

Devastated and Heartbroken

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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8/26/2024 Top Pick

Parents of Jewish College Students: Please Turn Your Attention to This In-Flight Demonstration

Encourage your Jewish college student to stay connected to their heritage by engaging with campus groups like Hillel.

By Betsy Polk & Joyce GordonFor eJewish Philanthropy

8/19/2024 Top Pick

Kibbutz Magen: First Border Community To Return Home Inspires Boston

As of now, 90% of the members have returned—the first kibbutz community located in the geographic area where most of the carnage occurred to have done so.

By Ruth KaplanFor The Times of Israel Blogs

8/12/2024 Top Pick

Finding Joy Within the Cracks

How do we live in the dumpster fire of our world, find joy, and widen the cracks of opportunities to find and experience joy?

By Leora KimmelFor The Times of Israel Blogs

8/8/2024 Top Pick

Trees of Hope in the Be’eri Forest: A Beacon of Unity and Resilience

A grove of trees planted in the Be’eri Forest by CJP’s Boston-Haifa Connection schools symbolizes the enduring power of unity, resilience and cross-continental collaboration.

By Anna Varsanyi & Stephanie Ben ShimonFor CJP’s Boston-Haifa Connection

8/8/2024 Top Pick

Navigating a Post-10/7 World as a Jewish Educator in Brookline

I am writing this piece for the sole purpose of clarifying to my colleagues and my community what we have gone through this past year.

By Marcie MillerFor The Times of Israel Blogs

7/22/2024 Top Pick

A Mission of Contrasts

My wife and I had a life-changing experience visiting Berlin and Israel—and helping to meet this moment—on a recent JFNA leadership mission.

By David Adler

Ways to Help

Resources

Young teacher talking with teenager students seating in a circle at school

10/15/2023 Top Pick

6 Tips for Supporting Jewish Students in the Classroom

Talking to Jewish students about Israel and the Palestinian territories can be a sensitive and complex topic.

By Anti-Defamation League

10/12/2023 Top Pick

8 Tips: Talking About Israel With Children With Disabilities

Navigating the topic of the war in Israel may feel extra complicated and overwhelming.

By Tali Cohen CarrusFor Gateways: Access to Jewish Education

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10/12/2023 Top Pick

JF&CS: Here To Help Our Community Through This Difficult Time

We offer deep expertise in mental health and trauma-informed care, and a cultural sensitivity to the needs of the Jewish community.

By Jewish Family & Children’s Service

10/12/2023 Top Pick

Tips for Giving in Times of Crisis

Your gift, especially in the wake of a disaster, is powerful. Ensure your donation will go to the cause itself and help those affected.

By Charity Navigator

Little patriot jewish girl standing and enjoying great view on the sky, valley and mountains with the flag of Israel wrapped around her. Memorial day-Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'atzmaut concept.

10/10/2023 Top Pick

Supporting Our Youth & Teens: Learning & Talking About Israel

By Jewish Teen Initiative

10/10/2023 Top Pick

Swords of Iron Resources

Ways your community can help right now.

By Jewish Federations of North America

10/10/2023 Top Pick

Resources for Talking to Your Children About Israel

Processing the horrific attack on Israel is difficult. Explaining it to a child can feel borderline impossible.

By Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver

News

4/19/2024 Top Pick

Creating Safe Spaces for Jewish Teenagers Amid Rising Antisemitism Reports

JSU, Jewish Student Union, is a subset of an Orthodox Jewish organization created with the goal of getting Jewish youth to connect with their heritage.

By Shira StollFor NBC10 Boston

4/8/2024 Top Pick

Hundreds Attend Rededication Ceremony in Newton

Hundreds of people attended a rededication ceremony for a memorial made up of signs calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

By Chris RogersFor 7 News Boston

4/8/2024 Top Pick

Newton Community Unites to Rebuild Hostage Wall

A hostage memorial wall was rebuilt in Newton as the community came together to fight antisemitism.

By Michael RosenfieldFor NBC10 Boston

4/5/2024 Top Pick

Running for the Lives of the Hostages Held by Hamas

The movement has spread across the country, with local communities organizing weekly run/walk events that last about 18 minutes, or chai, the number representing “life” in Hebrew.

By Judith FormanFor Jewish Journal

3/21/2024 Top Pick

In Boston, Dancers Perform Moving Homage to Families of Hostages in Gaza

Israeli folk dance festival at MIT features unique piece by Dalia Davis, as black and gray-clad performers—including a state senator—honor those in Hamas captivity.

By Rich TenorioFor The Times of Israel

3/18/2024 Top Pick

Tribute to Hostages Vandalized in Newton

A 110-foot-long tribute to hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel was vandalized over the weekend. Police are treating it as a hate crime.

By Russ ReedFor WCVB Channel 5

3/18/2024 Top Pick

Newton Homeowners Hoping To Fight Hate With Humanity

A homeowner created the display in his front yard which spans more than 100 feet.

By Kelly SullivanFor Boston 25 News

Children from Kibbutz Re’im in Tel Aviv receive toys and gifts from CJP in January 2024 (Photo: CJP)

3/12/2024 Top Pick

Money Raised by Boston Jewish Community Aiding Israel

In the six months since the attack, CJP has raised $56 million from the Greater Boston Jewish community, the fourth-largest in the nation.

By John L. MicekFor MassLive

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.