2017 Rabbinic Award: Rabbi Elaine S. Zecher

Rabbi Elaine S. Zecher is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel of Boston. Originally from Monroeville, Pennsylvania, she studied at Brandeis University and Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, from which she also received a Doctor of Divinity degree honoris causa. She has served a…

Dara Wolkoff - Circle of Excellence - Young Leadership Award

Dara is a role model for other participants in CJP’s Young Adult Initiative, where she has been an active leader for many years. Dara has cultivated a commitment to leading the community in many different roles. She is a true advocate and ambassador for CJP, appealing to her peers and enga…

Adam Caplan Eisenberg - Circle of Excellence - Young Leadership Award

With his welcoming and hardworking demeanor, Adam strives to include, network with, and engage everyone in the CJP community from new prospects to long-time volunteers. By serving as the Co-chair of the Social Innovation Committee, a member of the Strategic Planning Group, and Co-chair of I…

Abby M. Goldenthal - Circle of Excellence - Commitment Award

Abby Goldenthal joined CJP nearly a decade ago because she was passionate about meaningful collaboration and innovative ideas that challenge the status quo. This past year, she has served as Senior Project Manager, guiding the 126 High Street building renovation and focusing on internal comm…

Lisa F. Wallack - Circle of Excellence - Leadership Award

The words “active” and “dedicated” do not begin to capture the devotion Lisa shows to CJP and the whole Greater Boston Jewish community. She has helped to guide CJP’s course as a volunteer for more than 20 years. Lisa has held nearly every leadership position at CJP, including Co-…