Discover a wealth of ways to connect with Jewish life and learning

By Laura Baum, Associate Vice President, Learning and Engagement

At CJP, we believe that a connection to Jewish life provides meaning, joy and community. We are fostering connection by creating and enhancing high quality, accessible, and diverse opportunities that thoughtfully engage peopl…

Caring for vulnerable people in our community

By Sarah Abramson, Associate Vice President, Caring and Social Justice

Caring and social justice are fundamental pillars that drive CJP’s work. They reflect our most basic responsibility to alleviate vulnerability in our community. Every day, with your encouragement and support, we’re w…

The Young Leadership Award: Ben Pearlman

Ben is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the Jewish community in Boston and beyond, as shown through his leadership at CJP, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Temple Beth Elohim and The Rashi School. Ben joined the Young Leadership Division as a member of the Chai Society and cont…

The Young Leadership Award: Emily Leventhal

Emily is an ambitious leader who is helping her peers to see that CJP and the broader Jewish community offer them relevant and exciting opportunities. Emily helped to reorganize our approach to the young adult community by forming and co-chairing the Executive Committee on Young Adults and r…

The Commitment Award: Nicole Vaughan

Nicole Vaughan is a critically important member of CJP’s staff, whose work is integrated into virtually every aspect of our fundraising. She began her professional career at CJP four years ago as an assistant in the Major Gifts Department and has been consistently promoted ever since. As t…