Join CJP Women’s Philanthropy for an evening of defiant joy, powerful storytelling, and meaningful action.
Jewish people are in a moment of great difficulty—the rise in antisemitism and global uncertainty has weighed heavily on us all. If there’s one truth history shows, it’s that no matter what the Jewish people have to endure, we always come back stronger than before. This is the legacy of the Jewish people—and especially of Jewish women. We don’t just survive; we thrive.
At this event, we’ll hear a moving conversation between Kira Khazatsky, president and CEO of JVS Boston, and Holocaust survivor Janet Applefield, who will share personal stories of resilience. CJP’s own Eliza Kanner will guide the conversation, helping us reflect on how individual lived experiences of strength and perseverance translate into communal resilience.
Inspired by their stories, we’ll have an opportunity to take action and write postcards to Holocaust survivors as part of Jewish Family & Children’s Service’s new program, which brings together volunteers with survivors who are no longer able to drive. It’s a beautiful way to provide survivors with the support they need and connect them to a younger generation.
Find community with other women over light bites and desserts. Dietary laws will be observed.
Location: West Newton.
If you have any questions or need special accommodations, reach out to us at WomensPhilanthropy@cjp.org.
About Janet Applefield
As a child survivor of the Holocaust, Janet Singer Applefield has touched hundreds of thousands of people as a public speaker spanning over 40 years. Her new memoir, “Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust,” shares her poignant journey as she triumphs over the darkest chapter of human history, rebuilding her life with resilience, inspiring hope, and carrying the enduring legacy of remembrance.
About Kira Khazatsky
As the CEO and president of JVS Boston, Kira is responsible for the overall direction and management of the organization and leads its leadership team. Working closely with the executive team, Kira defines and implements the agency’s strategic plan and mission. Prior to her role as CEO, Kira served as the COO and chief program officer and was responsible for programmatic leadership that reinforces JVS’s mission and values and demonstrates the agency’s commitment to its customers, clients, and students. Kira additionally served as the vice president of academic and workplace training and worked with the state’s top employers, as well as public and private funders, to identify, design, and implement critical workforce development services, including the adult diploma pathway, bridges to college, and business services. A Russian immigrant herself, whose family sought out JVS’s services in the 1980s, Kira began her career at JVS in 2006 as a workplace instructor and marketing assistant.
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