Brockton native Dewey Stone was instrumental in convincing President Truman to support the creation of the state of Israel 60 years ago. Read the fascinating profile of this behind-the-scenes hero who changed history.
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The three powerful winning images for CJP’s Taglit-Birthright Photo Contest were unveiled Wednesday night at a gala event for Israel’s 60th anniversary. See how they captured the Birthright magic

The powerful testimonies of Holocaust survivors and their families drew a crowd of 400 people to JCRC’s Annual Yom Hashoah Holocaust Commemoration in Boston’s Faneuil Hall last Sunday. More about the ceremony

As people around the globe celebrate Israel’s 60th  anniversary this month, CJP offers you two ways to join in the party – by giving Israel your support. Celebrate and support here!

On Wednesday night, 35 Lions of Judah gathered to welcome new members. That night, Lion of Judah Arlene Rand was asked, “Who are you named for?” She shares her story here, in honor of Yom Hashoah.
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On March 9, 2008, CJP published a detailed study on the Jewish practices of Intermarried Families.  The study found that intermarried families with Jewish children are generally as observant as inmarried Jewish families, especially Reform families, and their children become B’nai Mitzvah (Bar or Bat Mitzvah) at the same rates.  (Click here to read more and to download a copy of the report)

Jesse Redlener has been selected as an April Superstar for his outstanding efforts as a campaigner who closed all of his cards with a 45 percent increase. He was a phone-a-thon chair for the Lawyers Group in 2007 and became the campaign chair for the Young Lawyers Group this year. He has excelled by creating strategies to solicit young lawyers in the community, taking initiative with campaign assignments, and recruiting attendees for events. He is an associate with Proskauer Rose LLP in Boston and he and his wife Kari are expecting their third child. Meet more campaign superstars

May 12: YHP & YLG Joint Event
May 15: YLD Spring Phoneathon
May 18: YLD Community Service Day
May 19: Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg Event
May 20: Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg Event
May 21: Women's Philanthropy Campaign Closing
May 22: YLD - Young Couples “Casino” Night
June 1: New England Celebrates Israel at Gann Academy
June 12: BGS Spring Event: Fame, Fortune, and Ferraris

Three times a year, CJP runs telemarketing campaigns.  While we recognize that very few people enjoy getting asked for money by a telemarketer – even if it’s for a good cause – it is a very important part of our fundraising efforts.
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