CJP Blog | Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston

By Matt Lebovic, Associate Director, Campus Services, CJP

As a steady downpour fell on the New England Holocaust Memorial, leaders of the union responsible for installing the six towers’ iconic glass panels gathered to present a donation of $10,000 to the memorial’s stewards.

“It is…

Oct 30, 2018

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The Power of Inclusion: Rebecca Lurie

By Craig Byer, Senior Digital Marketing Manager

With the support of the Morton E. Ruderman Inclusion Scholarship, Rebecca Lurie, Head of School at Solomon Schechter Day School, is inspired to make her school inclusive for all learners. Watch her thoughts here.

Oct 29, 2018

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Boston Stands in Solidarity with Tree of Life Synagogue

By Craig Byer, Senior Digital Marketing Manager

On Sunday, October 28, the Greater Boston Jewish community and beyond gathered for a vigil to mourn and remember those murdered in the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.

Below is the live stream of the vigil, which features remar…

Oct 10, 2018

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The Power of Inclusion: Kahn Family

By Craig Byer, Senior Digital Marketing Manager

The Morton E. Ruderman Inclusion Scholarship is opening the doors to Jewish day schools for many families whose children need extra support. We spoke with Elana Kahn, a Maimonides School parent, whose children are benefitting from this opportu…

Sep 5, 2018

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The Power of Inclusion: Jared Matas

By Craig Byer, Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Students thrive when they feel they’re part of the classroom and part of their school community. That’s when learning happens. And that's why the Morton E. Ruderman Inclusion Scholarship was established — to make Jewish day schools mo…