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July 2, 2026
A more perfect union
Marc’s message discusses the significance of the word “more” in the context of the U.S. Constitution’s first sentence, “a more perfect union.”
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December 1, 2023
We Cannot Rest Until Every Hostage Comes Home
Rabbi Marc Baker reflects on the first hostage releases from Gaza and the moral obligation to keep telling their stories.
November 15, 2023
Jewish Philanthropy as Family Legacy: Mara Goldstein’s Story
Mara Goldstein carries on her family’s legacy of Jewish philanthropy as JCC Greater Boston Board Chair and active volunteer across Boston’s Jewish community.
November 15, 2023
Serving Through Jewish Values
Through CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network, one leader finds purpose, connection, and impact by serving others through a Jewish lens in Greater Boston.
November 15, 2023
From Volunteer to Donor: One Young Adult’s CJP Journey
Sam Gross found her path from volunteer to donor through CJP’s Hineni Network — driven by her family’s Soviet Jewish refugee history and a commitment to giving back.
October 5, 2023
From Grief to Joy: Finding Belonging
After loss, one participant finds healing, connection, and belonging through CJP, highlighting the power of community in Greater Boston.
September 28, 2023
Sukkot, Jewish Unity, and the Search for Joyful Community
Rabbi Marc Baker reflects on Sukkot’s call to joyful community as Israel’s judicial crisis deepens, urging Jews to choose compassion over blame and division.
September 14, 2023
Rosh Hashanah 5784: Gratitude and Hope for the Year Ahead
Rabbi Marc Baker reflects on the past year and looks ahead to 5784, expressing gratitude for the Greater Boston Jewish community as Rosh Hashanah approaches.
September 11, 2023
Jewish Education and the Future of Our Community
Rabbi Marc Baker celebrates Jewish day school educators as the High Holidays approach, on how Jewish education shapes identity, democracy, and the future.
September 6, 2023
CJP Honors Elizabeth Jick With Its First Distinguished Service Award
CJP presents its first Distinguished Service Award to Elizabeth Jick, honoring her leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic as Board Budget Committee Chair.
August 30, 2023
How Jewish Summer Camp Inspired a Legacy Gift to CJP
Joey Schotland’s love of Jewish summer camp inspired a bequest to CJP that will fund needs-based scholarships for Greater Boston kids to attend Jewish overnight camp.