Fri, May 24, 2013 /       View Shabbat / Jewish Calendar

JewishBoston.com

I'm considering converting but am afraid of Jews questioning my status. Will that happen if I go to synagogue?

I'm considering converting but am afraid of Jews questioning my status. Will that happen if I go to synagogue?

Laura Bauer asks: Hi. I am considering conversion but am afraid of born Jews questioning my status. Will people question me if I visit a synagogue? ... Read More
Giving My Kids the Education I Wish I'd Had

Giving My Kids the Education I Wish I'd Had

When I arrived at Brandeis as a freshman in 1984, it was the first time in my life I had Jewish friends. I come from... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Introducing FOUR QUESTIONS, JewishBoston.com's New Interview Column

Introducing FOUR QUESTIONS, JewishBoston.com's New Interview Column

We are excited to introduce a new weekly feature to JewishBoston.com: Four Questions. Molly Parr will be meeting interesting people from our community and introducing... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
Four Questions with Emma Samuels and Aminah Herzig of Slim Peace Boston

Four Questions with Emma Samuels and Aminah Herzig of Slim Peace Boston

Happy New Year! As we come out of the holiday season, many of you may be coming out of food comas and resolving to lose... Read More
Posted in: Food
VIDEOCONTEST: JewishBoston Dresses Up For Purim

VIDEOCONTEST: JewishBoston Dresses Up For Purim

This entry comes from Moshe Barzilai on behalf of Shaloh House Chabad. JewishBoston dresses up for Purim. But what will he go as? Michael Jackson?... Read More
Posted in: Humor
Passover the Healthy Way: Easier Said Than Done

Passover the Healthy Way: Easier Said Than Done

Let me preface this review by giving points for degree of difficulty. Cooking anything for Passover, let alone something healthy, is as hard as herding... Read More
Posted in: Food
Cocktail Reception Featuring David Lehrer, Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

Cocktail Reception Featuring David Lehrer, Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

Jewish National Fund held a cocktail reception that was generously hosted by BNY Mellon Wealth Management.  David Lehrer, Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental... Read More
Posted in: Community News
JewishBoston.com

Join Our Team - JewishBoston.com Seeks Director

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Boston's Jewish Federation, seeks a Chief Online Engagement Officer to take the helm of JewishBoston.com, our website that’s making it easier... Read More
Posted in: Community News
Kid-Friendly Seder Menu: Green Veggie Pancakes

Kid-Friendly Seder Menu: Green Veggie Pancakes

  Green Veggie Pancakes Serves 8 2 Cups Zucchini, Broccoli, and/or Cauliflower 1/2 Cup Matzo meal 1 tsp Kosher Salt 2 Large Eggs 2 tsp... Read More
Posted in: Food
VideoContest

VIDEO CONTEST: The Most Interesting Website in the World

JewishBoston.com is running a video contest - read all about it here - This video was created by the JewishBoston 20's & 30's Committee.  Our thanks to... Read More
Posted in: Humor

Events

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
Growing for Good
Friday, May 31, 2013

Growing for Good

Temple Beth David of the South Shore
Community Fun on the Farm Day
Sunday, June 02, 2013

Community Fun on the Farm Day

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston