In this newsletter, you'll find grant and professional development opportunities from within CJP as well as from partners, along with new tools, updates, and events to help your organization and community.
CJP news and events
Announcing: Jewish Assistance Network (JAssist)
Leading the charge in bringing Jewish social services into the digital age, Yad Chessed, with support from CJP and other Anti-Poverty Initiative partners, recently introduced the Jewish Assistance Network (JAssist). This new, virtual platform allows users to easily (and anonymously) search for a wide range of services by zip code — from mental health care to legal advice to kosher food pantries. We hope this makes it easier for more people to access the services they need and connect with the right resources. You can refer people to JAssist’s webpage to help them find out about the resources available to them. For those who prefer to speak with someone, you can still refer them to the CJP Warmline at 1-800-257-9500.
CJP's FY25 winter grant application is now open. These grants are designed to support organizations working within the Greater Boston area that received less than $10K or no funding from CJP in FY25 (not including Communal Security Initiative grants).
Now open: The Miriam Fund’s Future Funders Cohort Program
Deadline: Thursday, May 15
In this pilot program, The Miriam Fund seeks to empower and educate self-identifying women between the ages of 25 and 35 through exposure to strategic grant-making, intergenerational connections, and philanthropy. The deadline to fill out the expression of interest form for this two-year program is Thursday, May 15. Please share this opportunity with your community!
Apply now: CJP-Keshet Shivyon Cohort for Congregations
Wednesday, February 12 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET | Virtual event Applications due: Thursday, March 6
At this information session, you’ll learn about the CJP-Keshet Shivyon Cohort for Congregations, which is a year-long cohort-based program to spark long-lasting change and develop a customized action plan for LGBTQIA+ belonging. The cohort launches in person on Wednesday, March 26 at Hebrew College, and is open to synagogues and congregations in the Greater Boston area at no cost.
Other opportunities
Making Jewish Life Accessible: Virtual Convening
Thursday, February 27 | 2:00–4:30 p.m. ET | Virtual event
Jewish Braille Institute (JBI) is hosting a free and accessible gathering of professionals to explore how we can collaborate, support, and inspire each other as we advance our goal of making Jewish life more accessible. The event will include a panel discussion of accessibility experts and Jewish professionals, and there will be time for mingling with attendees from other organizations that are working in this space.
Interested in improving your workplace culture? This spring, Leading Edge will administer their flagship resource, the Employee Experience Survey, to help organizations understand and improve their employees’ experiences at work. This tool comes at no cost to your organization and includes resources, workshops, and a pro-bono consultation to help organizational leaders take action around their results.
Professionals working with teens, college students, and young adults
See the latest professional development offerings for professionals working with teens, college students, and young adults. For information about professional development resources and opportunities for professionals working with teens, college students, or young adults, get in touch with Brett Lubarsky, CJP's Director, Jewish Communal Life.
CJP works with you to support our shared goal of building a strong and vibrant community. Take advantage of our essential services (and other resources!) that will help your organization thrive.
