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May 26, 2026
A family’s legacy of giving: supporting seniors through endowment
In 1977, Vivian Freeman was a young widow looking to continue the legacy of her late husband, Herb, a devoted CJP donor and volunteer. Vivian, who lived in Newton, decided to seed an endowment fund to...
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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..
May 22, 2026
Meet 2026 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs
This past year has been defined by strength and perseverance, guiding us into a new chapter filled with optimism and a deepened commitment to our Jewish community — from Greater Boston to Israel and b..
May 22, 2026
Meet CJP's 2025 Annual Campaign Co-chairs
This past year has been one of resilience, leading us into a new era of hope and dedication to community — in Greater Boston, in Israel, and beyond. As we move toward 2025, we look to our Annual Campa..
May 22, 2026
Meet CJP's 2024 Annual Campaign Co-chairs: Kim Creem and David Adler
Leading CJP's Annual Campaign is no easy feat — and that’s during relatively calm times. The current climate we live in is tumultuous, making the jobs of the Co-chairs that much more difficult. Howeve..
May 22, 2026
CJP Honors Elizabeth Jick With Its First Distinguished Service Award
CJP's Distinguished Service Award recognizes a former member of the CJP Board of Directors who made extraordinary contributions to the work of the Board during their terms of service. CJP is proud t..
May 22, 2026
Jewish Community Leadership: A Q&A with Shira Goodman
Spending time with Shira Goodman, one can almost immediately sense her warmth, her infectious optimism, and her boundless energy. For those fortunate enough to work alongside her, we are awed by her p..
May 22, 2026
Why We Give: A Q&A with CJP's 2023 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs
As we continue to recover from the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, facing new challenges to overcome and opportunities to connect, we’re kicking off our 2023 Annual Campaign in s..
May 22, 2026
The Roe v. Wade Ruling: A Jewish Community Response
As one of several women leaders at CJP, all from different backgrounds, I feel the need to recognize this moment in light of the news from the U.S. Supreme Court. Regardless of your personal position ..
May 20, 2026
Hope and Strength
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the magnitude of challenges in the world today. It’s important to be honest and clear-eyed about the reality in which we live if we’re going to have any shot at making ..
May 15, 2026
Closing 2025 With Gratitude and Jewish Purpose
Dear Friends, 2025 was another intense and tumultuous year. Looking back, the number and magnitude of challenges and threats to the Jewish People and Israel felt daunting in so many ways. Yet, as I re..