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Young Professionals Happy Hour & Gallery Viewing

Tomorrow, 5:00 pm

The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture, Boston

$15

Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

Wednesday, August 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture18 Phillips StBoston, MA 02114

Requires registration $15.00

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The Tzomet Games: Shaping the Jewish Future, Together

Aug 21, 7:00 pm

Free

Israel Policy Forum’s IPF Atid

Friday, August 21 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Requires registration Free

New England Alumni Connect: Launch & Lunch

Aug 23, 12:00 pm

Free

Alums for Campus Fairness

Sunday, August 23 12:00pm - 2:30pm

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MicroStockHub iStock Magen David Star of David

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Holding Community in Uncertain Times

Aug 25, 1:30 pm

Free

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Tuesday, August 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

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Evening With Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Aug 25, 8:00 pm

Beth Menachem Chabad of Newton, Newton Centre

Free

Beth Menachem Chabad

Tuesday, August 25 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Beth Menachem Chabad of Newton349 Dedham StNewton Centre, MA 02459

Requires registration Free

America and Its Jews at 250

Up Next: Aug 26, 5:30 pm

Brandeis University, Waltham

$18

Brandeis University

Wednesday, August 26 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Brandeis University415 South StWaltham, MA 02453

Requires registration $18.00

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Israel’s Elections: What They Mean for Israel’s Future

Sep 2, 7:00 pm

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, Marblehead

Free

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Wednesday, September 2 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore4 Community RoadMarblehead, MA 01945

Requires registration Free

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8/12/2026 Top Pick

Jews Targeted in 83.3% of Commonwealth’s Religion-Bias Hate Crimes

The state’s data “affirms...that we are in the midst of an ongoing and unprecedented experience of being targeted as Jews,” said Jeremy Burton, CEO of the local JCRC.

By Rebecca Szlechter & Menachem WeckerFor JNS

8/4/2026 Top Pick

Finding “Shalom Street”: Uncovering the North End’s Hidden Jewish History

By Nikki StewartFor Old North Illuminated

8/4/2026 Top Pick

Boston Jewish Students Making a Difference as LIAT Fellows

These Boston-area LIAT Fellows are proving that the next generation of Jewish leaders is already making a difference on campus.

By Leaders in Advocacy Training Fellowship

8/3/2026 Top Pick

How You Can Use Massachusetts’ Antisemitism Report

Learn how to turn the Commission’s recommendations into practical action where you live, work, and learn.

By Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston

7/13/2026 Top Pick

Chalk

The World Cup semifinals feature the world’s top four teams. Just as predictable? The antisemitism that surfaced along the way.

By Dan Brosgol

7/6/2026 Top Pick

American Jewish Leaders Issue Declaration Celebrating 250th

“Here, Jews rose not because success was guaranteed, but because freedom made striving possible,” the leaders said.

By JNS

7/6/2026 Top Pick

“L’Chaim America!” – Celebrating America’s 250th Through Art

By Laura Conrad MandelFor Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

7/2/2026 Top Pick

America at 250: The Promise of America Still Requires Work

By Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston

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