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Cute wooden blocks calendar with Juneteenth National Independence Day June, 19 date with US flag.

6/15/2026 Top Pick

Juneteenth From a Jewish Perspective

A discussion guide that explores Juneteenth through Jewish and multicultural perspectives, connecting themes of freedom, identity and justice.

By Be’chol Lashon

(Photo: JLGutierrez/iStock)

6/15/2026 Top Pick

The Day After Exodus: Juneteenth Torah

By Rav Tiferet BerenbaumFor Ammud: The Jews of Color Torah Academy

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1/21/2026 Top Pick

Bedford MLK Breakfast Honors Rosenberg, Celebrates Collaboration With Jewish Leaders

The Bedford MLK Breakfast returned to honor the late Mike Rosenberg and highlight the power of community collaboration between Jewish and African-American leaders.

By Bill FondaFor The Bedford Citizen

(Photo: Creative Commons)

1/15/2026 Top Pick

The Inaugural MLK Boston Beloved Community Weekend

From January 16-19, 2026, join inspiring events, service, music and remembrance honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By MA250

(Photo: thesomegirl/iStock)

12/30/2025 Top Pick

Why Many Jewish Families Order Chinese Food on Christmas

It’s a holiday tradition for many Jewish families: ordering Chinese takeout on Christmas. How did this happen?

By WBUR Here & Now Newsroom

Christmas ornaments with Chinese food take out

12/29/2025 Top Pick

A Chinese Restaurant in Brookline Serves the Jewish Community

The Kosher Wok in Brookline has become a hot spot for those who keep kosher to fulfill a less talked about tradition on the Christian holiday.

By Emma FriedmanFor WBZ NewsRadio

(Photo: emyerson/iStock)

12/11/2025 Top Pick

For Multi-Faith Couples, Christmas Trees Can Be Hot-Button Topic

How does your family navigate holiday traditions?

By Meredith GoldsteinFor The Boston Globe

Raffaele Nicolussi Unsplash, The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.

1/17/2025 Top Pick

Martin Luther King Day in Boston

By Meet Boston

(Photo: Creative Commons)

1/7/2025 Top Pick

Jewish Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

By Shira BurnsFor My Jewish Learning

Group of kids school volunteer charity environment

1/7/2025 Top Pick

Teaching Children About Tikkun Olam on MLK Day

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

By PJ Library

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