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Emergency Resources for Food Insecurity
The Jewish community has resources available for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity due to the disruption in SNAP benefits. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please direct them to Jewish Family & Children’s Service SNAP Response Team by submitting a request online, contacting 781-693-1234, or emailing snapresponse@jfcsboston.org. For more support for people having difficulty making ends meet, please contact the CJP Warmline at 800-257-9500 or find resources online at the Jewish Assistance Network.
The Miriam Fund’s Future Funders Cohort Program
Interest Deadline: Friday, May 15
The Miriam Fund has launched their Future Funders Cohort Program to educate and empower self-identifying women between the ages of 25 and 35 through exposure to strategic grantmaking, intergenerational connections, and philanthropy. The expression of interest form for this two-year program is open now, and the deadline to fill it out is Friday, May 15. Please share this opportunity with your community.
Synagogue Leadership Gatherings: CJP’s 2025 Community Study
Join synagogue leaders from your region to take a deep dive into CJP’s 2025 Greater Boston Jewish Community Study. Together, we will explore and discuss key findings from the study that are most relevant to synagogues, including emerging trends, demographic information, and what the data might suggest about engagement, belonging, and emerging needs across our community. This program is intended for clergy, senior staff members, board presidents, or key lay leaders from your congregation. Please forward this as appropriate.
While events are being held regionally, each program will offer the same content. Pick the date and location that works best for you and your staff.
Wayland: Thursday, May 28 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Register
Brookline: Tuesday, June 16 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Register
Peabody: Wednesday, June 17 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Register
Questions? Contact Heather Fineberg.
Introducing Boston Day Camp for Jewish professionals
Tuesday, June 23 | In person at JCC Camp Grossman
CJP and Trybal Gatherings are thrilled to introduce Boston Day Camp, a summer camp gathering for Jewish professionals in Boston hosted on Tuesday, June 23 at Camp Grossman. Whether you've been working hard to make the world a better place or feel like 2026 has been moving at full speed with no stops, you deserve a break!
Join distinguished colleagues for an experiential getaway that will ignite ideas, inspire curiosity, and build new connections. From hands-on electives to creative community-building, Boston Day Camp invites you and your team to recharge purposely in a playful environment.
Check the calendar before you plan
Help our community avoid scheduling conflicts by using the Community Calendar on JewishBoston.com. When planning events, check the calendar for other activities, post your public events, and add private events as saved drafts. For assistance, please email support@jewishboston.com.
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Professional learning opportunities and resources
Looking for opportunities to “sharpen the saw” and invest in yourself and your team over the summer and beyond? CJP is compiling a number of virtual opportunities and resources to assist. Some examples of what’s on our resource hub for you and your team:
CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network
CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network connects partner organizations to skilled volunteer leaders to serve on committees, task forces, boards, and more. Our network includes over 130 individuals, ranging from young professionals to empty nesters to retired CEOs. We invite all CJP partner organizations to reach out to Dara Klein to discuss your current needs, or fill out this form to submit a new opportunity.Jewish Assistance Network resource directory
Do you know a community member that needs a little extra help? Jewish Assistance Network (JAssist) is a virtual platform that allows users to easily and anonymously search for a wide range of services — from mental health care to legal advice to kosher food pantries. For those who would rather speak with someone directly, call the CJP Warmline at 1-800-257-9500 or Mental Health Connect at 781-693-5562.Sign up for CJP's Center for Combating Antisemitism Newsletter
CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) is positioned to empower the Greater Boston Jewish community with opportunities, resources, and tools to combat antisemitism head-on. Sign up today for CJP’s CCA Newsletter, which will have insights and curated resources.
Communities of Practice for Jewish nonprofit professionals
CJP provides opportunities for professionals to gather (virtually) and discuss timely topics, share knowledge, seek advice, and build relationships with colleagues in related professional areas. We encourage you to invite your colleagues to join, and welcome your participation to help shape these groups, suggest discussion topics, and ask questions.
For questions or additional information, contact Dara Freedman-Weiss.
Development Professionals Community of Practice
With Shira Kraft, Associate Vice President, Gift Planning and Endowment
Monthly meetings
Mondays at 10:00–10:45 a.m. ET
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Governance Community of Practice for Organizations
With Marni Allen, Vice President, Volunteer Mobilization and Leadership
Next gathering: Wednesday, April 15 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | via Zoom
Topic: Planning for Leadership Continuity — Board Succession as a Strategic Priority
Strong governance depends not only on effective leadership today, but on thoughtful planning for the leaders of tomorrow. Board succession is more than filling seats — it’s a strategic process that ensures continuity, institutional knowledge, and long-term organizational health.
In this community of practice, we’ll explore how volunteer leaders and professionals can approach board succession planning with intention. We’ll discuss identifying future leadership needs, engaging board members in meaningful pathways to leadership, and creating processes that support smooth transitions. Join peers to share experiences, reflect on challenges, and strengthen your approach to sustainable governance.
For any questions, please reach out to Lily McGuirk.
Governance Community of Practice for Synagogues
With Marni Allen, Vice President, Volunteer Mobilization and Leadership
Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. | via Zoom
Topic: Board Succession Planning: Exploring how volunteer leaders and professionals can approach board succession planning with intention.
We’ll discuss identifying future leadership needs, engaging board members in meaningful pathways to leadership, and creating processes that support smooth transitions. Join peers to share experiences, reflect on challenges, and strengthen your approach to sustainable governance.
In this community of practice, synagogue leaders will come together to:
- Clarify roles and boundaries between professional and volunteer leadership
- Strengthen alignment between Clergy, EDs, and board chairs
- Share real-world challenges and best practices with peers
- Deepen approaches to effective governance partnership
For any questions, please reach out to Lily McGuirk.
Teen Education and Engagement Community of Practice
With Caleb Alemany, Associate Director, Jewish Communal Life
Quarterly meetings
Stay tuned for new dates in the fall!
Professionals working with college students and young adults
- For professionals working with college students, contact Samantha Robinson, CJP’s Senior Manager, Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA)
- For professionals working with young adults, contact Caleb Alemany, Senior Manager, Jewish Communal Life
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For additional support, including for formal collaborations, or to share feedback so we can better understand our community’s needs, please contact Dara.