Strengthening Jewish life on campus
Advancing safer, more inclusive, more connected, and more joyful campus environments for Jewish life across Greater Boston.
A systems-level approach
Lasting change on Greater Boston college campuses requires strong institutions, aligned partners, and campus organizations and professionals to foster connection and joy, while being prepared to respond to antisemitism effectively.
Jewish student life
Advancing campus environments where Jewish students experience safety, connection, belonging, and joy, and are supported in responding to antisemitism with confidence.
Campus organizations
Strengthening the capacity, coordination, and shared practices of campus organizations and professionals who support Jewish life and respond to antisemitism effectively.
University leadership
Equipping university leaders, including administrators and staff, with knowledge, tools, and frameworks to identify antisemitism and respond with clarity and consistency.
Jewish student life: creating safe and thriving campus environments
CJP supports the capacity of organizations that serve Jewish students to cultivate campus environments where Jewish life can be experienced with joy, pride, safety, and belonging. By strengthening the people, partnerships, and systems that surround Jewish student life, CJP helps ensure that students can confidently express their Jewish identities and engage meaningfully in campus life.
Resources for students and families:
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Local Hillels: Find Hillels on campuses across Greater Boston
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Local Chabads: Find Chabad centers serving local campuses
Campus organizations and professionals: strengthening networks and support
CJP supports Greater Boston campus organizations and professionals by strengthening networks, resources, and opportunities for collaboration, helping them share knowledge, exchange best practices, and learn from one another. This work strengthens alignment across on-campus and campus-serving organizations, improving information-sharing and building durable professional networks that support effective, coordinated work.
Resources for campus professionals in Greater Boston:
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Campus Professionals WhatsApp Group: Real-time communication network for updates and coordinated response
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Communities of Practice: Peer learning and professional development gatherings
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Professional Resources: Tools and guidance to support campus-based work
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CJP Grants: Funding to support campus-based initiatives and response efforts, as opportunities are available
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CJP’s Communal Security Initiative: Expert guidance, training, and resources to strengthen campus safety and security
University leadership: strengthening campus response to antisemitism
CJP supports university leaders in strengthening institutional capacity to identify, understand, and respond to antisemitism. Through targeted education and strategic guidance, in coordination with trusted field partners, CJP helps institutions establish clearer policies, shared expectations, and more consistent response frameworks.
Resources for campus leaders:
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CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism: Explore CCA’s broader work and strategic approach across Greater Boston
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Project Shema: Education and training for campus administrators and staff to understand Jewish identity, recognize contemporary antisemitism, and strengthen inclusion
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Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative: Guidance for university leaders, in collaboration with local Hillels, to understand campus climate and strengthen institutional approaches that support Jewish safety and belonging
Driving change at scale
CJP serves as a funder, convener, and strategic partner, aligning efforts across campuses and organizations to improve Jewish campus life at scale.
Healthier campus climate
Jewish students experience safety, belonging, and visible Jewish life.
Aligned organizations
Campus partners work together with shared strategy.
Stronger institutions
Universities respond to antisemitism with clarity and consistency.