The Jewish Journal-Boston North

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

ZAKA Recovers Body of Jewish Canadian in Haiti

After a month of continuous recovery work to locate the body of the missing Canadian Jewish businessman Alexander (Shmuel) Bitton who was believed buried under the rubble of the Montana Hotel, ZAKA volunteers have recovered a body with the passport of the missing Canadian in his clothes. Rotating teams of…… MORE

Sam Paster Overcomes Obstacles on his Path Toward Manhood

In his D’Var Torah speech at his recent bar mitzvah, Sam Paster of Swampscott discussed the affinity he feels with Moses, the leader of the Jewish people. “Moses had a speaking problem, like me,” said Sam, who stutters. “He was scared to talk to people because he didn’t think anyone…… MORE

Lifecycle Events Create Memorable Day at Cohen Hillel Academy

While eighth grade students across America were most likely solving algebra problems and writing essays, students in Pamela Aranov’s class at Cohen Hillel Academy were engaged in a unique journey of learning on Thursday, February 11. The day kicked off with the bar mitzvah of eighth grade student Ilya Yudkovich,…… MORE