Kerry's speech: It Can Be a Time of Peace
Speaking to the American Jewish Committee on June 3, Secretary of State John Kerry delivered a powerful speech in favor of a negotiated two-state solution...
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Ein Hod Artists in Boston
By Bob Nechin Ein Hod is an artists' village in Israel, just south of Haifa, not far from the Mediterranean coast. Nestled in the foothills...
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Israel & Overseas
Inclusive Hiring Issue Inspires Retail and Hospitality Leaders
Curious about inclusive hiring, over 30 of Boston’s leading retail and hospitality leaders gathered recently to learn more about Transitions to Work and its innovative...
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Community News
Service, Education and the Soul: The Synagogue Council Honors Community Leaders
The Synagogue Council of Massachusetts (SCM) is a pluralistic organization that brings Jews together across the spectrum of Judaism for learning, dialogue and collaborative action....
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JCHE and CJP send good wishes -- and Feelie Hearts -- to victims of Boston Marathon
Once a week, members of Combined Jewish Philanthropies' Women's Philanthropy group gather with seniors who live at Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly's Shillman House....
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The Debrief: Dating Dilemmas while Living in the Gray
A 27-year-old woman living in Greater Boston shares her experiences navigating life in the gray areas of Jewish identity and sexual orientation. She wishes to...
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Personal Stories
Meeting the Challenge Together
Originally published at Jewish Pulse Boston My name is Tamar Moskowitz and I am the Volunteer and Food Coordinator for JF&CS Family Table, the largest...
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Community News
Interview with Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Part II
By Jay Ruderman | May 30, 2013 I had the pleasure of interviewing Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) recently about inclusion of people with disabilities and the...
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Lifecycles
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I know that the concept of godparents is originally a Christian one, but is it OK for Jews to be godparents too? What is the Jewish view on godparents?
I know that the concept of godparents is originally a Christian one, but is it OK for Jews to be godparents too? What is the...
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Kids & Parenting
Courage
Courage by Bernard Waber June marks the final days of school, an important milestone for students and educators alike. The end of the school year...
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Social Activism
