Each year, you – and over 12,000 other generous donors – invest more than $50 million in the Jewish community through CJP. You care for people when they’re vulnerable; deepen connections to Jewish life, learning, and Israel; and help ensure a thriving and safe Jewish community.
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More than two years into the global pandemic, many of us are grappling with feelings of frustration, loss, grief, fatigue, and uncertainty. Our individual and collective reservoirs of resiliency are running low — and mental health is barreling to the forefront of our national consciousness…
Terry Garfinkle grew up with parents and grandparents who taught him about the importance of Jewish life and philanthropy, inspiring him to get involved as an adult in the Jewish community on the North Shore. But it took a mission to Argentina and Uruguay to help Terry truly understand all t…
Growing up in Providence, Rhode Island, Joyce Pastor was taught the importance of Jewish service from her zaydie (grandfather), who, as the shamas at Temple Emanu-El, managed the congregation’s day-to-day affairs.
A few states over in New Jersey, Bruce Pastor was raised with a strong se…
