Welcoming the whole community

At CJP, we believe no one should stand alone. Guided by the Jewish values of kavod (honoring every person’s dignity), we’re making sure our Jewish Greater Boston community is intentionally and joyfully inviting, inclusive, and inspiring.

Inclusion in action

100+

LGBTQIA+ young adults and their allies attended CJPride events in 2025

2,500+

community members celebrated Passover with meals delivered by CJP and partners including JFS of Metrowest, JF&CS, Yad Chessed, and Yachad.

All statistics are based on internal data from Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) and reflect the measurable impact of CJP programs and community initiatives.

One community, many ways to belong

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LGBTQIA+ individuals and their loved ones

As antisemitism and anti-LGBTQIA+ hostility rise, spaces for connection matter more than ever. Through CJPride, CJP hosts LGBTQIA+ events throughout the year, creating spaces where people feel celebrated, safe, and seen. Many Jewish organizations across Greater Boston do as well. Find events across the community on JewishBoston.com.

Events for LGBTQIA+ Jews
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Interfaith families

Interfaith families are essential to the future of Jewish life in Greater Boston. CJP partners with organizations that honor and support interfaith families’ Jewish journeys.

Events for interfaith families
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People with disabilities

Making Jewish life accessible is ongoing and vital work. CJP partners with organizations across Greater Boston to remove barriers for people with disabilities.

Our accessibility work
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Jews of Color

Explore some of the organizations and resources related to Jews of Color in Greater Boston.

2025 Greater Boston Jewish Community Study: Diverse Social Groups

JALSA (Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action)

Ammud: Jews of Color Torah Academy

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“It’s deeply appealing that CJP offers the opportunity to be together with other Jews, particularly those who aren’t affiliated with a synagogue. It makes a lot of sense for a lot of people — especially young adults without children — for CJP to be the entry point into Jewish life. There are so many different parts of CJP. There’s something for everybody.”

Avital Sokolow Silverman

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Partners that open the doors for inclusion

A welcoming community is defined by a wide range of opportunities to connect, participate, and advocate. CJP partners play an important role in making Jewish Greater Boston more inclusive.