"Camp gives us extraordinary opportunities to dive deep within our vulnerable selves to lead from a place of passion," says Rabbi Rachel Saphire of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley.

Valentine's Day isn't the only day for lovers. 💘 Tu B'Av, the Jewish day of love, is here, and we thought you'd LOVE (see what we did there?) these adorable stories of true romance!

What is a "Summer of Hope?" For these children and teens from hostage families, just one week of "normal" is all the hope they need.

"As I stood with my wife, Hedy, on the Tel Aviv boardwalk, watching the sun gently touch the Mediterranean, tears uncontrollably streamed down my face." Read David Adler's searing account of his life-changing experience visiting Berlin and Israel.

Watch Boston break a world record! Local artist Eli Portman puts the final strokes on the world's largest watercolor painting, in collaboration with the exhibit Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. #StandUpToJewishHate

Mamaleh's, in Somerville? Shut the front door! No, really, shut the front door and go see their new digs. But before you take a tasty journey, here are the seven things you should know.

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, acknowledging the thousands of parents who have experienced the unimaginable: the death of a child. If you want to support someone—or are struggling yourself—here are five writers to follow.

“The idea here is not just to write the cards but also to have people come together," says Alisa Rodney, a Dorchester art teacher and co-founder of this innovative collaboration. The best part? You can join in and send your own postcards. See how!

🎶 Missed Boston Calling or Coachella? Try Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music, Western Massachusetts’s annual Yiddish music festival, happening at Amherst’s Yiddish Book Center from Thursday, July 11, through Sunday, July 14. Check it out!

Summer is the best time for your children to dive into books. 📕 Our friends at @PJLibrary have put together tips and recommendations for making reading a fun, family activity this summer. Check it out, and happy reading!

Explore Mimi's emotional journey of balancing her Jewish faith and LGBTQIA+ advocacy in a complex post-10/7 world, offering a poignant read on the intersection of identity and activism across generations.

Shavuot, the Jewish celebration of all things dairy, is here. And this means one thing: cheesecake! Here are Boston’s best versions. Please note: These are not kosher, but they are delicious.

Happy Pride! We love our LGBTQIA+ community and are honored to elevate their voices. Read some of their stories and find Pride events all month long at

Dive into the depths of Jewish folklore with "The Dybbuk" at Vilna Shul, the latest installment of Needham's @arlekinplayers Jewish Plays Initiative. This U.S. premiere is a hauntingly beautiful story of love and the supernatural.

Ignite your understanding of #LagBomer with this primer! From bonfires to blessings, discover the traditions that make this holiday so vibrant.

HaGal Sheli, which means “my wave” in Hebrew, uses its multi-year, multi-step surfing program as an empowering educational tool to teach children and teens how to overcome life’s challenges through determination and persistence.

Tamar Yaniv's reflection on the loss of her friend Gili on October 7 reminds us to commemorate the miracle of Israel and honor those who have given their lives to stand up for its future. We stand with Israel on Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’atzmaut, and every day.

Kara Baskin asked her 13-year-old son what he remembered most about his recent visit to a Boston-area Holocaust exhibit: “The shoes”—children’s shoes, his little brother’s size, from the smallest victims. #YomHaShoah

More than 1,500 people gathered outside Temple Israel of Boston on April 28 to support Jewish students and state, loudly and proudly, that we will not tolerate antisemitism on our campuses or anywhere else. #StandUpForJewishStudents #StandUpToJewishHate

Chag Pesach Sameach! Find recipes, local events, a free #Haggadah, games, resources and more at