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Israel Since Oct. 7: Reflections From the Ground

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Two Communities Together as One

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Standing With Students: 1,500 Gather in Powerful Show of Support Against Antisemitism

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Nefesh B’Nefesh Supports Boston Lone Soldiers

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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4/26/2024 Top Pick

How Four Boston-Area Jews Are Thinking About Passover This Year

Radio Boston marks and reflects on this year's Passover holiday with four members of our local Jewish community.

By Yasmin Amer & Tiziana DearingFor WBUR

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4/25/2024 Top Pick

College Students in MA Camp Out to Protest War in Gaza

WCVB Channel 5 spoke with CJP president and CEO Rabbi Marc Baker before Passover about the troubling rise in antisemitism on campus.

By Sharman SacchettiFor WCVB Channel 5

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4/22/2024 Top Pick

There Is No Unifying Story for Passover This Year

By Daniel OsbornFor WBUR

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4/21/2024 Top Pick

Anxieties About Middle East Conflict Hover Over Passover Celebrations

Some Jews worry this year’s celebration may be marred by a war in the Middle East that shows little sign of slowing down.

By Daniel KoolFor The Boston Globe

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4/19/2024 Top Pick

Israeli Baker Uri Scheft To Open Third Bakey Location in Newton Centre

A pair of bakeries with a well-known Israeli baker behind them will soon be joined by a third location.

By NBC10 Boston

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4/19/2024 Top Pick

“Let My People Go”: A Passover Song From Ukraine

Singers and community members from Sumy, Ukraine, sing “Let My People Go.”

By JDC

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4/19/2024 Top Pick

A Musical Passover Message From Marc

Wishing you a happy and meaningful holiday.

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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4/19/2024 Top Pick

Creating Safe Spaces for Jewish Teenagers Amid Rising Antisemitism Reports

JSU, Jewish Student Union, is a subset of an Orthodox Jewish organization created with the goal of getting Jewish youth to connect with their heritage.

By Shira StollFor NBC10 Boston

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4/18/2024 Top Pick

New England Holocaust Memorial Virtual Tour

Can’t experience the New England Holocaust Memorial in person? Visit virtually by taking this tour with 3D photos and narration about points of interest.

By New England Holocaust Memorial

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4/18/2024 Top Pick

Antisemitic Incidents in New England Soared 205% in 2023

By Anti-Defamation League

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Flow With the Jewish Beat Yoga Class

May 19, 2:00 pm

Back Bay Yoga Union, Boston

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$5

Trybal Gatherings

Sunday, May 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Back Bay Yoga Union364 Boylston StBoston, MA 02116

Requires registration $5.00 - $10.00

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By Teens, for Teens: The Rise of Antisemitism

May 19, 2:00 pm

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Moving Traditions

Sunday, May 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Requires registration Free

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Celebrate Israel Festival

May 19, 3:00 pm

Israeli American Council - Boston, Newton

$15

IAC New England

Sunday, May 19 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Israeli American Council - Boston1320 Centre StNewton, MA 02459

Requires registration $15.00 - $20.00

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Seven Blessings, Bental Productions

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“Seven Blessings” Film Screening

May 21, 6:00 pm

Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline

$16

National Center for Jewish Film

Tuesday, May 21 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Coolidge Corner Theater290 Harvard StBrookline, MA 02446

Requires registration $15.00

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Decoding Distress: Jewish Parenting for Teen Mental Health

May 21, 7:00 pm

(Photo: FatCamera/iStock)

Free

Moving Traditions

Tuesday, May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Arlekin Players Theatre, The Vilna Shul

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“The Dybbuk” Performed by Arlekin Players Theater

May 30, 7:30 pm

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

$29

Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture

Thursday, May 30 7:30pm - 10:00pm

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

Requires registration $29.00 - $72.00

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Dinner and Theater Shabbat

May 31, 6:00 pm

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

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$18

Havurah on The Hill

Friday, May 31 6:00pm - 10:00pm

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

Requires registration $18.00 - $36.00

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