The Jewish Journal-Boston North

Retelling Our Story Over a Succulent Menu

Jewish people around the world will celebrate Passover on the 15th day of the Hebrew month Nisan. In the company of relatives and friends, we will re-tell the story of our ancestors’ redemption from slavery. Unlike most holidays, our service will take place not in our synagogues, but rather at…… MORE

Israeli Apartheid Week at BU was a Sad Eye-Opener

— This has been an interesting week. I spent a part of it at Boston University’s campus to protest against the Israeli Apartheid Week proceedings. This year, the IAW came to Boston University with the momentum of years of “successful” demonstrations on campuses across the country. The entire Israeli Apartheid…… MORE

Lynn Community Health Center — Medical Home to Growing Population

If there is a local organization that practices tikkun olam (repairing the world) every day, every minute of the day, it is Lynn Community Health Center. It is the medical home to over 33,000 people — one in three Lynn residents — delivering comprehensive care to people of all income…… MORE

A Monumental Experience in Washington, D.C.

Seventeen North Shore teens braved the hallowed halls and snowy streets of Capitol Hill to learn what it takes to make change through the political process. There can through the North Shore Teen Initiative and were part of a delegation of 350 students from across the U.S. who participated in…… MORE

Raising Money in Tough Times

Another milestone is here. Temple Ahavat Achim is choosing a contractor, preparing to begin construction. Soon we will watch our new building emerge from our fire-ravaged site. Surely there is some special prayer of thanksgiving to express our relief and gratitude that we have managed to raise enough money to…… MORE