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Rabbi Marc Baker
Rabbi Marc Baker leads CJP's mission to strengthen Jewish life and build community across Greater Boston. His biweekly reflections offer insights on philanthropy, community building, and Jewish values in action. He has served in Jewish communal leadership for over two decades, focusing on innovation in community care and sustainable impact.
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May 14, 2026
A Message for a Time of Transition
Dear Friends, For many of us here in Boston, we’re transitioning between summer activities and a new school year, which always brings a combination of trepidation and anticipation. We certainly feel t..
May 14, 2026
Tisha B'Av: Grief, Memory, and Jewish Solidarity After October 7
Dear Friends, Two weeks after the horrific events of October 7, I officiated a wedding. Standing under the chuppah with the bride and groom toward the end of an incredibly emotional ceremony, it was t..
May 14, 2026
Resilience and Rebuilding After October 7
Dear Friends, I just returned from nearly two weeks in Israel, my fourth visit since October 7, this time with two different but equally powerful CJP missions. Similar to my previous visits, this trip..
May 14, 2026
Community, Juneteenth, and Jewish Purpose
Dear Friends, This week, our country celebrated Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the fulfillment of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the freeing of the slaves of Texas (two and..
May 14, 2026
The Next Generation of Jewish Leaders
Dear Friends, Looking at the brokenness of the world and the challenges that Israel and the Jewish People face right now, it’s hard not to feel despair. But this past week, I met with a group of young..
May 14, 2026
Marking Israel's Memorial and Independence Days After October 7
Dear Friends, It is hard to believe that one year ago over 300 of us traveled to Israel as part of CJP’s historic Spark initiative in honor of Israel’s 75th Independence Day. We literally laughed and ..
May 14, 2026
A Musical Passover Message: Vehi She-amda with Gann Academy
At Passover we bear witness to the harsh reality that “in every generation there are those who rise against us to try to destroy us.” In Israel, we witnessed the worst massacre of Jews since the Holoc..
May 14, 2026
Six Months Since October 7
CJP President and CEO, Rabbi Marc Baker, reflects on the devastating six months since October 7 when Israeli hostages were taken from their homes, many of them still being held in captivity in Gaza. S..
May 14, 2026
Jewish Community, Israel, and the Passover Table
Dear Friends, An old friend recently shared with me that she is worried about the Passover Seder because of the deep divisions within her own family over Israel and the war. I know she is not alone. I..
May 14, 2026
Golda's Balcony and Auschwitz: Never Again Is Now
Dear Friends, This week, I witnessed how art can inform, educate, and inspire hearts and minds. I saw the one-woman play, Golda’s Balcony, performed by the indomitable Annette Miller. Annette brought ..