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What to do this Passover? Find a Seder and other Events

What to do this Passover? Find a Seder and other Events

We are lucky here in the greater Boston area to have a vibrant, active Jewish community offering so many different ways to celebrate the holidays.... Read More
The Wandering Is Over Haggadah: Including Women's Voices

The Wandering Is Over Haggadah: Including Women's Voices

This Passover, the Jewish Women's Archive and JewishBoston.com have teamed up to bring you a downloadable, open source, fully inclusive Haggadah that weaves women's voices... Read More
Why do some people celebrate Passover a day longer than others?

Why do some people celebrate Passover a day longer than others?

Why do some people celebrate Passover a day longer than others? In the book of  Leviticus, we read about a Feast of Unleavened Bread where... Read More
Fathers and Sons: A Special Blessing

Fathers and Sons: A Special Blessing

  As Fathers Day approaches on the secular calendar, I find myself thinking about the traditional Jewish blessing fathers bestow on their sons. This tradition... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Seder with a Generous Helping of Social Justice: The ReachOut! Haggadah

Seder with a Generous Helping of Social Justice: The ReachOut! Haggadah

This year, when we gather together to celebrate Passover, the Jewish holiday of freedom, we will eat a great meal, enjoy four glasses (at least!)... Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
Want to be in the movies? Casting submissions request for new Adam Sandler/Andy Samberg movie!

Want to be in the movies? Casting submissions request for new Adam Sandler/Andy Samberg movie!

We were contacted today by a casting company currently casting background for the new Adam Sandler/Andy Samberg movie shooting in Boston and Cape Cod over the... Read More
Posted in: Community News
The Network

Announcing - Young Adult High Holiday Ticket Match

***CLOSED - Please email Jeff | Jeffg@cjp.org if you have questions*** Looking for a place to celebrate the holidays? You found it! The Young Adult... Read More
Posted in: 20s & 30s
Setting Your Seder Table

Setting Your Seder Table

First and foremost, Passover is a holiday, so don’t be shy about using a nice tablecloth and fancy china. On the other hand, some people... Read More
Why do we fast on Yom Kippur? If I'm not going to take the day off of work, does it still make sense for me to fast? Would that mean anything?

Why do we fast on Yom Kippur? If I'm not going to take the day off of work, does it still make sense for me to fast? Would that mean anything?

Why do we fast on Yom Kippur? If I'm not going to take the day off of work, does it still make sense for me... Read More
VIDEO CONTEST:  How to vote

VIDEO CONTEST: How to vote

JewishBoston.com is running a video contest - read all about it here - then come back to this post to find out how to vote... Read More
Posted in: Community News

Events

Metrowest Mitzvah Day  Community-wide Event
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Metrowest Mitzvah Day Community-wide Event

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
Congregation Or Atid
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Or Atid's Mitzvah Day and Teddy Bear Brigade

Congregation Or Atid
Hands in the Water: Creative Expression and Storytelling for Families with Young Children, Ages 3-7
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Hands in the Water: Creative Expression and Storytelling for Families with Young Children, Ages 3-7

Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center
The Dewey Stone Connection: From Exodus to Independence
Sunday, May 19, 2013

The Dewey Stone Connection: From Exodus to Independence

Temple Beth Emunah
Missile Defense in Israel
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Missile Defense in Israel

Striar Hebrew Academy
Looking Deeper: Seeking Asylum in Israel
Monday, May 20, 2013

Looking Deeper: Seeking Asylum in Israel

JDC Entwine
Roxy's Grilled Cheese 101
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Roxy's Grilled Cheese 101

New Center NOW
israel360 Convo-Salon
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

israel360 Convo-Salon

israel360
PresenTense Boston Social Entrepreneur Launch Night 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

PresenTense Boston Social Entrepreneur Launch Night 2013

CJP's PresenTense Boston Fellowship