CJP News & Announcements

From Volunteer to Donor: Creating a Deeper Connection to CJP

After graduating from Brown University in 2015, Newton native Sam Gross moved to New York City for a job in finance. At the top of her to-do list when she arrived in her new home: Find a way to give back through community service.  

 

Yet, for Sam, the task proved surprisingly challe…

A journey from grief to joy: “CJP really makes you feel like you belong”

When Leo Dassa came to Boston in 2016, he didn’t know much about the local Jewish community – or how to get involved. He had moved north from Florida to care for his older brother, Yoni, a dentist in Brookline, who was battling Stage 4 colon cancer. 

In March 2020 – just days before …

New CJP award honors a dedicated community member

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 to give the first-ever Distinguished Service Award to Elizabeth Jick for her incredible…

Inspiring Generations through Summer Camp

CJP is proud to support Jewish camping – and work with donors who have the same vision to ensure that Jewish camp is open and accessible to all who want to attend. Read on to learn more about Joey Schotland, and how he’s partnered with CJP to leave a legacy that will help future…

Connecting to community: “Spark was the launchpad we needed”

After three years of living in Los Angeles, Brett Gershkowitz and Michael Vonnoh were ready to come home.

In November 2022, the couple — who married two months earlier — moved back to Boston. Shortly after, a friend told them about CJP’s upcoming Spark experience, a celebration of…