Women's Philanthropy

Wonder Woman - Rachel Heckler

When Rachel Heckler moved back to the Boston area after college, a high school friend introduced her to CJP.

“Being new to Sudbury and a new mother, I was happy to meet other women and feel like an ‘adult,’” Rachel says. “My parents and grandparents had always supported their fede…

In the Community - May 2017

Two faiths. One goal.

CJP’s longstanding commitment to caring for the vulnerable has led us to establish the CJP Legal Aid Fund for Immigrants in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston — a dedicated faith-based organization working to build a more just and co…

Wonder Women - Robin Neiterman, Jessica Poscover, and Alexandra Simes

It’s no easy task to coordinate our Pomegranate Society & Friends Event, but the 2017 Co-chairs, Robin Neiterman, Jessica Poscover, and Alexandra Simes, have made it seem effortless. Learn more about the three women behind the amazing evening and their roads to leadership within Women’s …

In the Community - March 2017

At Temple Beth Elohim, it’s all about being welcoming.

Through its partnership with the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project, the TBE community has implemented changes to make its synagogue as inclusive as possible for people of all abilities.

Now, through an innovative Mental Health Ini…

Wonder Woman - Lorin Seidman

When Lorin Seidman moved to Wellesley in 2009, she made it her first priority to get her young family involved in the local Jewish community. She and her husband, Jeremy, became active members of Temple Beth Elohim, where their children attended nursery school.

As her children grew and ente…