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Conversations of Intersections: Celebrating Juneteenth & Pride Month
‘My heart aches’: War between Israel, Hamas roils Mass.; elected leaders decry attacks on civilians
The outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas this weekend has roiled Massachusetts, where there are many local ties to that part of the world.
Israel at War
Dear Friends, Our hearts break as we write this critical update. As you are likely aware, CJP and JCRC typically do not communicate either on
Armenian Solidarity Statement
Statement of Solidarity and Allyship with our Armenian neighbors from the Jewish Community Relations Council as read at the Rally for Artsakh in Boston on
A Personal Reflection from our CEO on Developments in Israel Today
Dear Friends, I’m writing to you from Jerusalem tonight. I have been in Israel for eight days now with a delegation of Boston Christian ministers.
Stewards of Memory
Last night I sat down at the JCC of the North Shore with Judy Rakowsky, to talk about her brand new book, ‘Jews in the
The Conversation Our Network Facilitates
Earlier this week, 30 representatives from a wide range of JCRC’s member organizations and Jewish human service agencies that we work with sat down with
Special Briefing with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt
A conversation with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, US special envoy to combat antisemitism, about the new national strategy and its implementation. JCRC organized this event along
Implementing the US Strategy to Combat Antisemitism
On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to talk with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, US special envoy to combat antisemitism, about the new national strategy and its
A Valuable Contribution to the Fight Against Antisemitism
It’s been two weeks since the White House released the national strategy to counter antisemitism. Earlier this year, I was privileged to be included in
Proud to be a Communal Leader
Nearly twenty years ago, the co-chair of my congregation invited me to a coffee where she asked me to consider becoming our next board co-chair.
Facing Jew Hate by Celebrating Jewish Life
The week began with many of the most prominent leaders in our Commonwealth – Governor Healey, Cardinal O’Connor, Attorney General Campbell, Mayor Wu, Treasurer Goldberg,
