“It’s important to say yes when asked”: volunteering to make a difference

When her three teenage children were small, Erica Abate Recht found herself craving a deeper connection to the Jewish community and opportunities to get involved. She had just decided to leave her full-time law practice and back then, her young family did not belong to a synagogue.

So, when…

A Q&A with CJP’s 2023 Annual Campaign leaders

Thoughts on Roe v Wade Ruling

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 on this issue, the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe v. Wade will fundamentally transform the…

The impact of your gift

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.

Your ge…

Changing the conversation on mental health

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…