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. 

For the Sake of Argument 

Tuesday, January 20–Wednesday, January 21  

Conversations about identity, Israel, and community are evolving, and Jewish community professionals are expected to lead it all without all the tools they need. Join us for an immersive and cumulative experience built around our original For the Sake of Argument method, which treats argument not as something to avoid, but as one of our most powerful tools for learning. With a mix of practical tools, live practice, and story-based methods, this series helps Jewish community professionals shift from feeling unsure to feeling equipped.

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Cybersecurity for Jewish Professionals 

Thursday, January 29

Learn about easy steps any organization can take to better protect people and critical information. This webinar will feature expert presentations on cyber education, assessments, and remediation. We will provide an overview of our cybersecurity supports and services — including online training for staff and volunteers. Offered in partnership with CJP’s Communal Security Initiative.

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Spread the word: annual gathering of Jewish Employee Resource Group (J-ERG) Leaders

Thursday, February 26

CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) is dedicated to ensuring Jewish employees feel safe, seen, and supported at work. Jewish Employee Resource Groups (J-ERGs) are a key part of this effort, helping build connection, foster inclusion, and respond to antisemitism in the workplace. 

We invite leaders of J-ERGs and affinity groups to join us on Thursday, February 26 for CCA’s annual gathering of J-ERG leaders. This event is an opportunity to exchange best practices, discuss challenges, and develop practical skills to sustain and grow this vital work.  

Know someone leading these efforts at their organization? Please share the event invitation with them.

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:

• Mental health and wellness resources
• Jewish Educators’ Responses to “You Never Told Me”
  • Thursday, January 15 | Mandel Center at Brandeis University
• Yamim 2026: Vision and Values
  • Thursday, March 5 | M2: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education 

CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network 

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.

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Development Professionals Community of Practice

With Shira Kraft, Senior Director, 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  

Governance Community of Practice for Synagogues

With Marni Allen, Vice President, Volunteer Mobilization and Leadership  

Next gathering: Tuesday, February 3 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | via Zoom

Maximizing the Board–Staff Partnership: Join CJP staff and synagogue professionals to explore how to build productive board/staff relationships and make the most of board members’ time, expertise, and contributions.

Teen Education and Engagement Community of Practice 

With Brett Lubarsky, Director, Jewish Communal Life 

Quarterly meetings  

Next gathering: Monday, March 30 | 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Professionals working with college students and young adults 

For information about professional development resources and opportunities:

• 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