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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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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.
July 25, 2023
Finding Jewish Community Through CJP's Spark Israel Experience
Brett Gershkowitz and Michael Vonnoh share how CJP’s Spark Israel trip helped them find Jewish community, belonging, and purpose after returning to Boston.
July 24, 2023
Jewish Community Leadership: A Q&A with Shira Goodman
Outgoing CJP Board Chair Shira Goodman reflects on three years of leadership through COVID, Ukraine, and rising antisemitism — and her hopes for CJP’s future.
July 24, 2023
Opening a CGA: A Fabulous Opportunity | CJP
A Greater Boston couple shares why they chose a charitable gift annuity, combining lifetime income with a lasting investment in Jewish community impact.
July 21, 2023
The Survivors’ Talmud and the Jewish Power of Resilience
Rabbi Marc Baker tells the story of the Survivors’ Talmud — printed by the U.S. Army in post-war Germany — as a symbol of Jewish resilience and the power of learning.
July 7, 2023
CJP’s 2022–2023 Year in Review: Thank You for Your Support
CJP celebrates a year of impact — from Spark to the Face Jewish Hate campaign — and thanks donors for building a stronger, more vibrant Greater Boston Jewish community.