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Kate Whitney
Kate Whitney is the former Associate Creative Director at CJP.
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May 22, 2026
How CJP’s Hineni Network Matches Volunteers to Jewish Community Roles
Rebecca Scharfstein, Vice President of People at New York-based software company, RapidSOS, is a strong proponent of giving back to the community through volunteer service. Next year, she’ll complete ..
May 22, 2026
Opening a CGA: A Fabulous Opportunity | CJP
Barbara Glazerman and her husband, Michael, have always been involved in charitable giving. They knew it was important to keep the Jewish community strong and supported, so they contributed in whateve..
May 22, 2026
How CJP's Spark Connects Young Adults to Jewish Life
This month, 300 community members — including nearly 100 young adults — will travel to Israel with CJP through Spark, a celebration of Jewish life and learning, anchored by Israel’s 75th Independence ..
May 22, 2026
Passion for Jewish Community
Growing up in Florida, Aaron Ganz attended Jewish day school and overnight camp. Despite the strong Jewish influence in his childhood, a couple of negative experiences left him feeling disconnected fr..
May 22, 2026
Meet 2026 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs
More than two years into the global pandemic, many of us are grappling with feelings of frustration, loss, grief, fatigue, and uncertainty. Our individual and collective reservoirs of resiliency are r..
May 22, 2026
Meet 2026 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs
This past year has been defined by strength and perseverance, guiding us into a new chapter filled with optimism and a deepened commitment to our Jewish community — from Greater Boston to Israel and b..
May 22, 2026
Meet CJP's 2025 Annual Campaign Co-chairs
This past year has been one of resilience, leading us into a new era of hope and dedication to community — in Greater Boston, in Israel, and beyond. As we move toward 2025, we look to our Annual Campa..
May 22, 2026
Meet CJP's 2024 Annual Campaign Co-chairs: Kim Creem and David Adler
Leading CJP's Annual Campaign is no easy feat — and that’s during relatively calm times. The current climate we live in is tumultuous, making the jobs of the Co-chairs that much more difficult. Howeve..
May 22, 2026
CJP Honors Elizabeth Jick With Its First Distinguished Service Award
CJP's Distinguished Service Award recognizes a former member of the CJP Board of Directors who made extraordinary contributions to the work of the Board during their terms of service. CJP is proud t..
May 22, 2026
Jewish Community Leadership: A Q&A with Shira Goodman
Spending time with Shira Goodman, one can almost immediately sense her warmth, her infectious optimism, and her boundless energy. For those fortunate enough to work alongside her, we are awed by her p..
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