Terrorists will not derail Middle East peace process
Yesterday, four Israeli civilians, including a pregnant woman, were murdered in their car, by Palestinian terrorists. Hamas praised the murders, and congratulated those responsible for them.
As this week's long-awaited Middle East peace talks get under way, we call upon the Palestinian leadership to reject terrorism and to give peace a chance.
Taglit-Birthright trip strengthens U.S. Jews’ ties to Israel, CJP agrees
As a new generation of American Jews enters adulthood, many credit the Taglit-Birthright Israel trip with their renewed sense of Jewish identity and loyalty. In a recent Boston Globe article, CJP’s President, Barry Shrage, explains, “A generation we thought was going to be so distant now has the opportunity to feel closer to Israel, closer to their heritage, and closer to being Jewish, and that is the miracle of the Birthright program.’’
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CJP's Birthright Israel Campus Initiative
Taglit-Birthright FAQs
Global Jewish community aids Pakistan flood victims
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and American Jewish World Service (AJWS) are collecting funds to aid the victims of Pakistan’s devastating floods. Millions of children are at risk of dying from the continued flood waters and waterborne diseases. One hundred percent of funds collected will be directed to flood relief efforts.
Support the JDC’s disaster relief effort
Support AJWS' disaster relief effort
High Holiday ticket offer you can’t afford to pass up
With High Holidays right around the corner, GesherCity, the Synagogue Council and dozens of local congregations are making sure everyone has a place to go. The High Holiday Ticket Match program provides free or reduced-rate tickets to High Holiday services at local temples to young adults who are unaffiliated with a synagogue. You choose the congregation that’s right for you, and sign up online through JewishBoston.com.
Upcoming CJP Events
September 15: Women's Philanthropy Annual Meeting
September 20: Boston Jewish Community Women's Fund Opening Event
September 21: CJP Annual Meeting and Campaign Kickoff
September 27: Families with Young Children 2nd Annual Supper in the Sukkah
October 5: YLD Young Adult Open House Party
World News Headlines
- Israeli president meets with pope(Associated Press, 09/02/2010)
- Israelis, Palestinians resume direct talks(Associated Press, 09/02/2010)
- Two Jewish women to be allowed to visit old homes in Li(Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), 09/02/2010)
- Israeli police on high alert in anticipation of more attacks(Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), 09/02/2010)
- Israeli PM seeks `peace they deserve'(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- French railway faces criticism in US for WWII role(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Obama says Mideast peace moment `must be seized'(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Mormon church, Jewish leaders tackle proxy baptism(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Palestinian militant wound 2 Israelis in West Bank(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Ben Gurion meets Herzl(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, 09/01/2010)
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