Rabbi Michelle Robinson: Rabbinic Award

Rabbi Michelle Robinson was ordained in 1999 as part of the first graduating class of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Since then, she has been blessed to find her home at Temple Emanuel of Newton, Massachusetts. Her rabbinic passions include community building, sharing love of Jewish…

Allison Hirsch: Circle of Excellence Growth Award

Allison is devoted to ensuring a strong Jewish community for her children and the next generation. As a CJP volunteer and leader, she has committed herself to innovating the way CJP approaches Judaism in Boston. Allison leads by way of example, encourages strategic thinking, and appreciates …

Shira Goodman: Circle of Excellence Leadership Award

Shira’s leadership serves as a beacon of stability and guidance for all CJP community members and staff. Her contributions and influence over many years have been critical to our success and vision. She has served on various committees and commissions at CJP, including the Board of Directo…

Lara Freishtat: Circle of Excellence Young Leadership Award

Lara is a model leader who is making exceptional changes in our community. This past year, she co-chaired the Executive Committee on Young Adults and led its smooth transition and evolution. A local Jewish day school graduate, she uses her particular passions for the arts, social justice, an…

Karen Kuwayti: Circle of Excellence Commitment Award

Karen’s dedication, integrity, and skillful management as Associate Vice President of Marketing are key to her success. Karen develops and directs many of CJP’s strategic marketing initiatives, leading a talented team on everything from large-scale communication plans to CJP’s social c…