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Boston Marathon Bombing #1: What it means to pray

Boston Marathon Bombing #1: What it means to pray

When tragedy explodes in life, sometimes naturally, sometimes organically, this time (and far too many times as of late) exploding through the works of evil... Read More
The Duality of Zikaron and Atzma'ut

The Duality of Zikaron and Atzma'ut

The State of Israel celebrates Yom Ha'Zikaron, a memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, and Yom Ha'Atzma'ut, a joyous reminder of independence,... Read More
Posted in: Israel & Overseas
Reaching Young Professionals

Reaching Young Professionals

A dedicated network of young adults throughout Greater Boston is making a difference at JF&CS. Last year, the agency began building the next generation of... Read More
Posted in: Community News
4 Kids Speak about Cancer

4 Kids Speak about Cancer

  The Story of the Biggest Helping the Smallest   A frightening diagnosis, loss of hair, and the constant fear that the disease would return… ... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories
Shabbat of the Month Club: HaMotzi (Blessing over Challah)

Shabbat of the Month Club: HaMotzi (Blessing over Challah)

Let Them Eat Challah! Challah is a loaf of yeast-risen bread that is eaten on Shabbat (recipes here). Most loaves of challah are braided with at least three strands... Read More
Shabbat of the Month Club: Challah Recipes

Shabbat of the Month Club: Challah Recipes

Let’s Eat! Challah is perhaps one of the most popular (and tasty) parts of the Shabbat meal (blessing here). It’s easy enough to buy a challah at a... Read More
Posted in: Food
Gann Academy

Gann Alumnus Discusses Gap Year Benefits

Gann alumnus Ben Fine '12 is currently on a gap year in Israel. He plans to attend Colby College at the conclusion of his year,... Read More
Posted in: Community News
Ruderman Family Foundation

Our Op-Ed in the Jewish Week: Israel at 65- A Tale of Sleeping Beauty

The State of Israel has made extraordinary progress toward achieving its goals in the 65 years since its founding.  But, in one respect, for the... Read More
Posted in: Israel & Overseas
Ruderman Family Foundation

Our Huffington Post Op-Ed: Disabled Individuals Bring Innovation to the Workforce

The time is ripe to change our perceptions of disability and integrally incorporate the creative and often resilient disabled population into our workforce. Read more Read More
Posted in: Social Activism
The Debrief: Whose Trauma/Which Trauma

The Debrief: Whose Trauma/Which Trauma

On Monday the people of Boston faced a collective trauma. We were attacked. We were vulnerable. We were victims. Together, we responded. We remembered our... Read More
Posted in: Personal Stories

Events

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
BIG Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

BIG Happy Hour

BIG - Boston Israel Group
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
Children's Israeli Culture Celebration
Sunday, June 02, 2013

Children's Israeli Culture Celebration

Center Makor