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Podcast: Israel Votes – The Political Landscape

Dan Senor, Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal unpack the issues and political forces shaping Israel’s upcoming election.

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Event / October 28, 7:00 pm

Israel Has Voted: Now What?

Hosted by Israel Policy Forum’s IPF Atid

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Explore the Israel Democracy Institute’s guide to the 2026 elections, including party lists, key issues, polls, explainers and expert analysis.

Israel Elections 2026

By The Israel Democracy Institute

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Event / October 19, 2:00 pm

One Week Until Israel’s Elections

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Event / October 28, 2:00 pm

24 Hours After the Results: What Do We Know?

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Israel Elections 101

Learn how Israel’s elections work and what sets the country’s political system apart from the U.S.

By Jewish Federations of North America

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo: Government Press Office)

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Event / October 21, 1:00 pm

To Bibi or Not to Bibi? Scenarios for Israel’s Crucial Elections

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Event / October 29, 6:00 pm

The Day After: Israel’s Future With Journalist and Author Ruth Margalit

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Israeli Elections: How They Work and Who Is in the Race

A primer on how Israel’s elections work, who’s running and the key issues shaping the Oct. 27 vote.

By Maayan Lubell

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“Fauda,” Season 5: The Cost of Surviving

The latest season of “Fauda” has dropped—and it’s as tough as you’d expect it to be in a post-Oct. 7 world.

By Dan Brosgol

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Sigd

Sigd 2026 begins the evening of Sunday, November 8, and ends the evening of Monday, November 9. Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish (Beta Israel) holiday celebrated exactly 50 days after Yom Kippur. It is thought to be the date on which God first revealed himself to Moses. Since 2008, Sigd has been officially recognized as a state holiday in Israel.

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The Boston Jewish Film Festival

The 38th Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival returns Nov. 4-15, 2026, with 15 films from nine countries, screening at some of the area’s most iconic theaters. Enjoy premieres, powerful stories, and conversations with filmmakers as Boston Jewish Film begins its next chapter as part of JCC Greater Boston.

A game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with tiles resembling dominoes and bearing various designs, which are drawn and discarded until one player wins with a hand of four combinations of three tiles each and a pair of matching tiles.

How did a game from China become an enduring part of Jewish American life? Explore the surprising history of mah jongg and Jewish women.

Jewish Women Didn’t Invent Mah Jongg. But We Helped Keep It Alive.

By Carla Naumburg

No more choosing between local and kosher. Robariah Farms is delivering pasture-raised, kosher meat monthly to Boston homes, starting Oct. 7.

Bringing Local Kosher Meat to Boston’s Doorstep

By Zalman Friedman

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Fall Challah Roundup

Discover nine cozy challah recipes that bring cinnamon, squash and apple-orchard sweetness to your table this season.

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event / October 16, 7:15 pm

Comedian in Residence With Pam Schuller

Hosted by Temple Shir Tikva - Wayland, Massachusetts

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event / October 17, 7:30 pm

Masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms With Joshua Brown

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event / October 18, 9:15 am

Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish

Hosted by Temple Emanuel of Andover

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event / October 18, 10:00 am

The Gathering Place: Sensory Play Labs

Hosted by Temple Ohabei Shalom

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event / October 18, 10:30 am

“Move Over, Mona Lisa” With Author Peggy Levitt

Hosted by Kerem Shalom

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event / October 18, 1:00 pm

RUACH Yiddish Dance Workshop

Hosted by Boston Workers Circle, RUACH

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event / October 18, 2:00 pm

“White Nine” Film Screening With Christos Palames

Hosted by Temple Emanuel of Newton

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Pink tulips, ranunculus, daffodils and muscari in terra cotta pots. Spring bulbs in the garden

event / October 18, 2:00 pm

Bloom and Become With Jennifer Liff

Hosted by The Boston Synagogue

event / October 18, 2:00 pm

Chelsea’s Transition From Little Jerusalem to a Multicultural Melting Pot

Hosted by Walnut Street Synagogue

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event / October 18, 2:30 pm

Fall Harvest Family Festival

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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Welcoming Shabbat

Find recipes, activities, events like community dinners and more.

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Welcoming Shabbat: A Guide to the Blessings and Rituals of Friday Night

Download our free Shabbat guide.

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Challah, Soup and More: Comforting Shabbat Recipes

Challah, sangria, meatballs and more!

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Challah French Toast Roundup

Ten quick and easy French toast recipes for you and your leftover challah.

Shabbat Activity Book

Download our free Shabbat activity book for kids ages 5-7.

Shabbat Word Search Puzzle

Take a puzzle break during your Shabbat preparations!

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Shabbat Craft Project: Shabbat in a Jar

Create colorful candleholders to welcome Shabbat.

A step-by-step printable booklet on how to do Havdalah at home, including all the blessings and the type of candle and spices you need.

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A Guide to the Havdalah Ceremony

Kid-Friendly Shabbat Recipe: Sweet Meatballs

A sweet-and-savory recipe that’s perfect for little helpers.

By Mari Levine

celebrate shabbat in community

event / October 16, 5:45 pm

K-5 Shabbat Alive Dinner

Hosted by Temple Emanuel of Newton

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event / October 16, 6:00 pm

Early Shabbat and Dinner

Hosted by Temple Kol Tikvah

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event / October 16, 6:00 pm

Shabbat Zimrah: Kabbalat Shabbat

Hosted by Temple Beth Zion

event / October 16, 6:00 pm

Shabbat Services With Musician Zach Mayer

Hosted by Temple Sinai Brookline

event / October 16, 6:30 pm

Yisod 20s and 30s Throwback Shabbat Dinner

Hosted by Yisod – 20s and 30s, Temple Emanuel of Newton

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event / October 16, 6:30 pm

Shabbat Around the Table

Hosted by Kerem Shalom

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event / October 17, 10:00 am

Tot Shabbat

Hosted by Temple Sinai Brookline

event / October 23, 6:00 pm

Erev Shabbat Services & Dinner

Hosted by Temple Sinai Brookline

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event / October 23, 6:30 pm

Family Erev Shabbat With Hebrew School Consecration

Hosted by Kerem Shalom

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event / October 24, 10:00 am

Little Wonders: A Shabbat Sensory Experience

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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New to greater Boston? Start Here.

Find the people, places and resources to help you feel at home.

Jewish Day School Directory

Jewish day schools in the Greater Boston area, including pluralistic, Orthodox and more for kindergarten through high school.

What Are the Pillars of a Jewish Education?

We explore the role of day schools in modern life.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

A Primer on Jewish Day Schools

Whether you’re finding the right fit for a kindergartner or looking to to enroll your pre-teen or teen, here’s some advice.

Explore Local Synagogues

See all the temples, minyans, Chabads and more in Greater Boston, including pluralistic, Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist.

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Social Networking events

event / October 16, 6:30 pm

Yisod 20s and 30s Throwback Shabbat Dinner

Hosted by Yisod – 20s and 30s, Temple Emanuel of Newton

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event / October 18, 10:00 am

Welcome Baby Stroller Walk

Hosted by JCC Greater Boston

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event / October 18, 10:00 am

Kids Open Play

Hosted by Schechter Boston

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Parents Sitting On Sofa Cuddling Baby Daughter At Home

event / October 20, 10:00 am

Support Group for Parents of Newborns – Brookline

Hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Temple Ohabei Shalom

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event / October 20, 6:30 pm

Sisterhood Paid Up Dinner

Hosted by Temple Emanu-El (Marblehead)

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Two Young Family With Babies Sitting On Sofa At Home

event / October 21, 1:00 pm

Support Group for Parents of Newborns – Watertown

Hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service

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event / October 21, 1:30 pm

Support Group for Parents of Newborns – Jamaica Plain

Hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service

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event / October 21, 7:30 pm

Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group

Hosted by Temple Emeth

event / October 22, 10:30 am

Support Group for Parents of Newborns – Wayland

Hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Temple Shir Tikva - Wayland, Massachusetts

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event / October 23, 10:00 am

Support Group for Parents of Newborns – Sharon

Hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Temple Israel of Sharon

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Boston’s Top Jewish Facebook Communities

Find your niche and start connecting.

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Eat This: A Guide To Jewish Bites Around Boston

Second date? Hungover brunch? We’ve got a spot for that. Here’s where to nosh in Boston.

Enter your ZIP to find local basic-needs support—including legal, financial, housing, transportation, food assistance and more—all in one place.

Jewish Assistance Network

By Jewish Assistance Network

The Top Jewish Sites in Greater Boston

Although Jews arrived relatively late in Boston, there’s still plenty of history to explore.

By Judy Bolton-Fasman

8 Delicious Things To Know About Kosher Boston

This busy Facebook group solves all your dining dilemmas.