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October 7, 2026
The Work of Hope: A Q&A With Lior Krengel, CJP’s Boston-Israel Fund Director
Three years after October 7, Lior Krengel reflects on what it means to belong to Israel, what she feels responsible for, and where she finds hope for the future.
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January 5, 2024
Hope and the Great Mistranslation: A Message for the New Year
Rabbi Marc Baker explores Rabbi Sacks’ distinction between hope and optimism, drawn from a mistranslation of God’s words to Moses at the burning bush.
December 22, 2023
Community, Juneteenth, and Jewish Purpose
Rabbi Marc Baker connects Juneteenth, Pride Month, and a Torah portion about silver trumpets to the meaning of community in times of grief and celebration.
December 22, 2023
How CJP’s Spark Trip Reignited One Couple’s Jewish Identity
Josh Matulsky and Rebecca Noymer share how CJP’s Spark Israel trip reignited their connection to Jewish identity, community, and belonging in Greater Boston.
December 15, 2023
Meet CJP’s 2024 Annual Campaign Co-chairs: Kim Creem and David Adler
Kim Creem and David Adler share why they lead CJP’s Annual Campaign and how they plan to engage the next generation of Jewish philanthropists.
December 1, 2023
Hanukkah and the Resilience of the Jewish Spirit
Rabbi Marc Baker’s Hanukkah message on Jewish resilience, spiritual resistance, and finding light during one of the community’s darkest moments.
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.