Building Connections Between Israel and Boston

What happens when you bring together students from top technology universities in Boston and in Haifa, Israel? Ideas are sparked. Connections are made. Ethical issues bubble to the surface. Community service projects are launched.

The end result is that students from both the Massachuset…

A Story of Jewish Renewal

Igor’s mother, Tanya, has long dreamed of “a normal life” for her son, despite the social stigma that exists for a child born with Down syndrome in Ukraine. Now 8 years old, Igor is matched with a Big Brother, Ilya, thanks to a partnership between the local Jewish Day School and th…

The Onward Israel Boston Story

This summer, CJP sent 70 Boston-area college students on a life-changing trip through Onward Israel Boston, which is supported by The Lavine Family Leadership and Service Learning Fund. In Boston, this national program is funded by CJP and the Jewish Agency, and is organized by Career Israel…

Entrepreneurs Apply their Trade in Haifa

At a small carpentry shop in Haifa, Israel, the sound of pounding hammers rings out from early in the morning until the evening hours. Amir, who co-owns Kitchen in a Village carpentry with a partner, puts in long hours to keep up with demand. Work orders stretch out ahead and projects are bo…

Parents at the Center

Parents at the Center is a place where families in struggling neighborhoods in Haifa, Israel, can connect, learn and thrive. Watch the video below to see how donor generosity is making a difference for parents and children in Haifa.