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The JewishBoston.com Video Contest

Being Jewish in Boston is awesome.  You know it.  I know it.  But does everyone on the internet know it?  Here's your chance to make... Read More
Posted in: Community News
What birth-control options does religious Judaism support for a family that's done growing?

What birth-control options does religious Judaism support for a family that's done growing?

I am engaged to an orthodox man with three children and I have a son from a previous relationship. We have been discussing birth control... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Who Says Jews Don’t Ride Motorcycles?

Who Says Jews Don’t Ride Motorcycles?

Who Says Jews Don’t Ride Motorcycles? Looking for a Few Good REFOBS (that’s REasonable Facsimile Of Biker’s) for a predominately Jewish Motorcycle Club.  The Lonsmen... Read More
Posted in: Community News
I work as an EMT. Does it violate Shabbat if I work on a Saturday, even if they're desperate for help?

I work as an EMT. Does it violate Shabbat if I work on a Saturday, even if they're desperate for help?

Esther Pinsky of Somerville, Massachusetts asks: I'm an EMT (emergency medical technician), and my company is short staffed on Saturdays. When the company is short staffed, patients don't... Read More
It's the Season of the Shofar

It's the Season of the Shofar

Yesterday and today are Rosh Chodesh Elul, the start of the Hebrew month that leads up to Rosh Hashanah. There is a Jewish custom to... Read More
In Every Generation: B'chol Dor Vador

In Every Generation: B'chol Dor Vador

Originally published in the YLD Haggadah, by Elisha Gechter :בְּכָל־דּוֹר וָדוֹר חַיָּב אָדָם לִרְאוֹת אֶת־עַצְמוֹ, כְּאִלּוּ הוּא יָצָא מִמִּצְרָֽיִם Be'chol Dor Vador Chayav Adam Leerot... Read More
Four Questions with Michael Leviton, Award-Winning Chef

Four Questions with Michael Leviton, Award-Winning Chef

You may think the food at your bubbe’s seder could win awards, but this year you can actually enjoy an award-winning chef’s take on a... Read More
Posted in: Food
My Boston-Haifa-Jerusalem Connection: An Open Letter to the Boston Jewish Community

My Boston-Haifa-Jerusalem Connection: An Open Letter to the Boston Jewish Community

First of all - Thank You.I have called Boston home for nearly all of my 27-plus years on this planet, and there are many individuals... Read More
Posted in: Israel & Overseas
VideoContest

VIDEO CONTEST: Hands On Tzedakah

Our very first entry comes from Julie Chivo:     Do you like it?  Don't forget to vote!  Think you can do better?  Prove it!... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
Ready to Get to Israel? Birthright Israel Registration Opens Feb 15

Ready to Get to Israel? Birthright Israel Registration Opens Feb 15

"I can't take ten days off of work. That's a lot of vacation time!""I'm job hunting, so I won't know my schedule until much later...""I... Read More
Posted in: 20s & 30s

Events

israel360 Convo-Salon
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

israel360 Convo-Salon

israel360
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, May 24, 2013

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat

Temple Emunah
Temple Emanuel of Newton
Saturday, May 25, 2013

Ruach Shabbat Discovery Service

Temple Emanuel of Newton
Electricity in Jewish Law
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Electricity in Jewish Law

The Community Kollel of Sharon
Stroller Walk
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Stroller Walk

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
PresenTense Boston Social Entrepreneur Launch Night 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

PresenTense Boston Social Entrepreneur Launch Night 2013

CJP's PresenTense Boston Fellowship
Meet the "Ordinary" People of Early Boston with Author Joanne Lloyd
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Meet the "Ordinary" People of Early Boston with Author Joanne Lloyd

Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture
Israeli Dancing
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Israeli Dancing

Temple Emeth
Temple Reyim
Friday, May 31, 2013

Kol Zimra, a Community Program

Temple Reyim