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May 26, 2026
What still connects us — especially now
Last week, I spent several meaningful days in Israel. Across every conversation I had, I encountered people thinking seriously about Israel’s biggest challenges and working with urgency and determinat...
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May 14, 2026
October 7, One Year Later: Remembrance, Grief, and Hope
Dear Friends, This has been a brutal year. On October 7, 2023, thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded the sovereign state of Israel by land, by air, and by sea. I woke up to a flurry of frantic text me..
May 14, 2026
A Special Rosh Hashanah Message from Rabbi Marc Baker
Dear Friends, As we stand at the threshold of a new year, the shofar features prominently as a profound symbol in our tradition, one rich with layers of meaning that invite deep contemplation. Rosh Ha..
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..