Senior Director Lucia Panichella joins CJP’s Women in Philanthropy Mission to San Diego to bear witness
to the humanitarian crisis at the border and support those who are working with incoming families
(Photo: Craig Byer/CJP)
Mobilizing Social Justice Action
JFS is bringing resources and capacity to a variety of initiatives that offer opportunities for Jews and community members of all ages to engage in social justice action that has meaningful impact in our community and beyond, including:
- JFS Committee on Anti-Racism and Fighting Antisemitism – developing long term strategies to address hate, discrimination and bigotry in our community
- Training for Active Bystanders – empowering bystanders to ACT when witnessing a harmful situation
- Brothers for Life – honoring veterans who have sacrificed in service to their country
- JFS/Multifaith Alliance Mobilize Boston Container Project – sending desperately needed supplies to refugee camps in war-torn Syria
- CJP Humanitarian Missions – working with partners to broaden impacts and strengthen the call for social justice
- Jewish Emergency Management System – providing security and emergency response coordination and expertise
- Jewish Education Collaborative – facilitating conversations that build bridges to inclusion and understanding
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Day of Service Projects – empowering volunteers to help those in need
- Jewish Day School Projects – teaching lessons in service, compassion and gratitude
Former CJP Board President Neil Wallack, CEO Marc Jacobs join the Kraft family, US Wounded Warriors and Brothers For Life (Israeli Wounded Warriors) at the annual Gillette Stadium event COO Lino Covarrubias helps coordinate
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Program News
JFS Celebrates Women’s History Month – Read a Reflection from Past Board President Reva Tankle
Reva Tankle Past President, JFS Board 2010-2011 Since its inception, JFS of Metrowest has valued and relied upon the leadership of many strong and talented women to champion the JFS mission and shape the agency for future generations. We asked Reva Tankle who served...
Senate President Karen Spilka and Area Leaders Attend Mezuzah Installation Ceremony at JFS
With the support of Senate President Karen Spilka, JFS received a grant to improve the security of the agency with a ballistic proof door. Senate President Spilka and Jeremy Burton, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) were present during the ceremony when Rabbi Sam Blumberg from Temple Beth Am in Framingham installed a Mezuzah at the new entrance. Many thanks to Senate President Spilka for her support and for helping to ensure that faith-based organizations such as JFS are protected against hate in our community!
JFS/ Rashi Learning & Leadership Council- Hamper Project
Members of the JFS/ Rashi Learning and Leadership Council completed a community service project of creating “Welcome Hampers” for JFS clients moving into new homes. Students were encouraged to use their leadership skills to creatively engage others in...