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Two by Two: Volunteer at the Zoo (Ages 22-39)

Oct 15, 10:00 am

Stone Zoo, Stoneham

Free

Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore

Thursday, October 15 10:00am - 1:00pm

Stone Zoo149 Pond StStoneham, MA 02180

Requires registration Free

Two by Two: Volunteer With Mass Audubon (Ages 22-39)

Oct 18, 11:30 am

Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield

Free

Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore

Sunday, October 18 11:30am - 3:00pm

Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary87 Perkins RowTopsfield, MA 01983

Requires registration Free

TeensFeed

Up Next: Oct 21, 6:15 pm

Free

Lappin Foundation

Wednesday, October 21 6:15pm - 7:45pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

The BIG Brunch 2026

Oct 25, 9:30 am

Temple Reyim, Newton

$54

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston

Sunday, October 25 9:30am - 11:30am

Temple Reyim1860 Washington StNewton, MA 02466

Requires registration $54.00 - $118.00

Organizing From the Triangle Factory to the Picket Line

Oct 27, 7:00 pm

Boston Workers Circle, Brookline

Free

New England Jewish Labor Committee

Tuesday, October 27 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Boston Workers Circle6 Webster StBrookline, MA 02446

Requires registration Free

Yom Chesed 2026: A Day of Good Deeds

Nov 8, 1:00 pm

384 Harvard St Campus, Brookline

Free

New England Yachad

Sunday, November 8 1:00pm - 3:00pm

384 Harvard St Campus384 Harvard StBrookline, MA 02446

Requires registration Free

Hannah Zaves-Greene, PhD: “Able To Be American: Disability in U.S. Immigration Law and the American Jewish Response”

Nov 30, 12:30 pm

Free

Hadassah Brandeis Institute

Monday, November 30 12:30pm - 1:30pm

See event description for location

Requires registration Free

TeensFeed Greater Boston Pop-Up

Dec 6, 5:00 pm

JCC Greater Boston, Newton

Free

Lappin Foundation

Sunday, December 6 5:00pm - 6:30pm

JCC Greater Boston333 Nahanton StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration Free

JFS Seize the Dream Celebration

5/13/2027, 6:00 pm

Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, Wellesley

$180

Jewish Family Service of Metrowest

Thursday, May 13 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley10 Bethel RdWellesley, MA 02481

Requires registration $180.00

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9/14/2026 Top Pick

Jewish Agencies Address Food Insecurity, Isolation During High Holidays

As Rosh Hashanah approaches, Jewish social service agencies are ramping up their efforts to address food insecurity.

By Brett M. RhyneFor Jewish Journal

8/31/2026 Top Pick

Leadership Through Service in Israel Trip

This winter, Repair the World Boston, in partnership with CJP, is bringing a cohort of young adults (22-40) to serve in Israel for eight days.

By Repair the World Boston

Jewish gravestones at the American cemetery in Normandy (Courtesy Susie Davidson)

8/12/2026 Top Pick

See the Good: Groups Correct Gravesites of Jewish Soldiers Buried Under Crosses

Nonprofits Operation Benjamin and Operation Levi work to identify soldiers’ remains in cemeteries that were incorrectly buried under a cross instead of a Jewish star.

By 7 News Boston

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

8/4/2026 Top Pick

Join Repair the World Boston’s Fall Service Corps

Looking to build leadership skills, dig into Jewish text, and serve with likeminded Jewish young adults? Join us!

By Repair the World Boston

Close up of couple donating food for poor people

2/23/2026 Top Pick

At Purim, Yad Chessed Makes It Easy To Give Back

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

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

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

1/7/2026 Top Pick

Finding My Place

How Hineni opened the door for me to step into leadership and build meaningful connections in Boston’s Jewish community.

By Asya BashinaFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

12/23/2025 Top Pick

Ongoing Direct Service Opportunities at CJP Partners

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)