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Parenting Through A Jewish Lens (Ikkarim)

An Open Letter to Leaders and Parents

Dan Liben, Rabbi at Temple Israel of Natick for 20 years, has found hosting Ikkarim to be rewarding.  He hopes that fellow clergy will consider... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Tu BiShvat 101: The Changing Meaning of Trees

Tu BiShvat 101: The Changing Meaning of Trees

Jewish holidays have a funny way of changing over time. New eras bring new significance to ancient holidays. Perhaps there's no holidays that exemplifies this... Read More
Jewish Camping Creates Jewish Lives

Jewish Camping Creates Jewish Lives

  Jewish camping creates Jewish lives. Studies show that children who attend Jewish overnight camp have higher rates of in-marriage, synagogue affiliation, ritual activity and... Read More
Posted in: Kids & Parenting
Tu BiShvat Eats: The  Seven Species & a Mini Muffin Recipe

Tu BiShvat Eats: The Seven Species & a Mini Muffin Recipe

Until very recently, I knew next to nothing about Tu BiShvat.  Upon hearing a friend's reminder that it was the "New Year for the Trees,"... Read More
Posted in: Food
The David Project

Affirming Our Identity, Staking Our Claim

By David Bernstein, Executive Director A few years ago I met with an Episcopal bishop to discuss his church’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mainline... Read More
Posted in: Israel & Overseas
Debbie Friedman Helped Me Understand, Love Judaism

Debbie Friedman Helped Me Understand, Love Judaism

Singer Debbie Friedman, who was memorialized today in California, helped me find something I often lacked during childhood and young adulthood. She helped me discover... Read More
Honoring Debbie's Legacy

Honoring Debbie's Legacy

The Jewish world lost a pioneer of music and modern liturgy with Debbie Friedman’s untimely death this past Sunday.  Friedman, who succumbed to pneumonia at the... Read More
Posted in: Arts & Culture
Me'ah

Ten Things We Love About Me'ah

Ask any Me’ah student what they love about the program, and answers come quickly.  Here is a list of oft-heard comments:Ten things we love about... Read More
CJP grants available for Metrowest programs

CJP grants available for Metrowest programs

Does your organization have a great idea for the Metrowest Jewish community? CJP’s Metrowest Grants Subcommittee is now accepting applications for our 2011 grant cycle.... Read More
Posted in: Community News
Reach Out!

Lions and Tigers and Bears – Oy Vey!

A friend of mine recently pointed me in the direction of an online magazine entitled Tablet: a New Read on Jewish Life. Our conversation focused... Read More
Posted in: 20s & 30s

Events

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
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, May 24, 2013

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat

Temple Emunah
Electricity in Jewish Law
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Electricity in Jewish Law

The Community Kollel of Sharon
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
Community Fun on the Farm Day
Sunday, June 02, 2013

Community Fun on the Farm Day

Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston