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New Limited-Run Podcast Series: “The Rabbis Go South”

This seven-part series supported by a CJP Arts & Culture grant tells the story of 16 rabbis who joined Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights fight.

By Amy Geller & Gerald Peary

For Hub & Spoke

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Jewish Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Resources for honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Shira Burns

For My Jewish Learning

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Teaching Children About Tikkun Olam on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The possibilities for practicing tikkun olam with young children are limitless.

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How Jewish Day Schools Spotlight Social Justice

A look at curricula throughout Greater Boston.

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An Anti-Racist Book Guide for Young Readers

Stock your shelves.

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Six Top Social Justice and Diversity Books for Toddlers

Each impart relatable lessons in language that kids can absorb.

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How to Inspire Childhood Activism Year-Round

These families help Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice resonate every day.

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How Families Can Continue MLK’s Legacy Year-Round

Now that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is over, what is the responsibility to ourselves, our children and our country in terms of helping to build on his legacy?

By Rabbi Jodi Seewald Smith

For The Rashi School

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Social Justice & Volunteering

Find volunteer opportunities to help the Greater Boston community and articles about social justice and advocacy, activism, tikkun olam and more.

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Boston-Area Grassroots Change Takes Root Through Allyship Grants

CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism has opened a second round of Ally Challenge grants for grassroots projects that build bridges between Jews and allies.

For CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism

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From Student to Leader: The Lasting Impact of Being a Madricha

Hebrew school ends in seventh grade—unless it doesn’t. How being a madricha taught me the real meaning of learning, leading and showing up.

By Hannah Leiman

For Jewish Teen Initiative and Temple Aliyah

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Ready to Respond: OneDay’s Life-Saving Volunteer Initiative

When disaster strikes, these volunteers are ready to save lives—before help arrives.

By Hannah Laura Taylor

For CJP’s Boston-Haifa Connection

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Rabbi Shoshana Friedman’s Joyful Anthem for Climate Action

On April 27 in Roslindale, meet the local rabbi and activist whose new picture book turns climate grief into collective hope—through music, community and Jewish values.

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Bringing a Lifetime of Skills to a Year of Service

A CJP-supported pilot program for those 50-plus includes a year of service in the Gaza Envelope.

By Dan Seligson

For Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Jewish Young Adults Bake It Forward

On Feb. 27, 50 Jewish young adults between ages 22 and 39 gathered at Congregation Shirat Hayam for a new program, Bake It Forward.

By Deborah L. Coltin

For Lappin Foundation

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Redefining Social Services in the Digital Age

Introducing JAssist: A new digital platform making it easier for Jewish individuals and families to find the support they need.

By Kate Whitney

For Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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At Purim, Yad Chessed Makes It Easy To Give Back

The social services agency provides essentials to Jewish families in need.

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The Power of Friendship With JBBBS

Through JBBBS’s Friend 2 Friend program, Liz and Ellen and Robert and Andrew have found friendship, connection, and joy in ways they never expected.

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) and Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston

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Bringing Holiday Cheer to Seniors: Jookender Initiative

Celebrate the holidays by giving joy to seniors with free gifts and volunteer opportunities.

By Jookender Community Initiatives, Inc.

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