JewishBoston

06/22/2026

After losing five family members in the Surfside tragedy, Josh Kleiman turned grief into action.

Inspired by the support his family received during shivah, he created Sitting Shivah, a free platform
helping families stay connected and organize community support during times of loss.

Read his story.

After losing five family members in Surfside, Josh Kleiman created a platform to help others navigate grief and gather community support.

06/17/2026

Turns out there’s more than one way to learn Hebrew. 💡

Gateways’ Hebrew Decoding Program uses movement, visuals, and memory tricks to help diverse learners build confidence! The program is available online for communities everywhere.

Accessibility? We love to see it. Learn more: https://jewbos.tn/4aTojK8

06/12/2026

Now available online, Gateways’ Hebrew Decoding Program brings inclusive Jewish learning to communities around the world.

06/09/2026

Boston, say it ain’t so. 💔

After 107 years of serving up matzo ball soup, mile-high Reubens, and all the Jewish deli nostalgia, Cambridge’s beloved S&S Restaurant closed its doors this week.

Thankfully, Lehrhaus is just a half-mile away, so see you there!

The historic Jewish deli outside Inman Square is saying goodbye after more than a century.

06/05/2026

Celebrate Pride Month this June with rainbow-filled joy, connection and community. Find local events to take part in all month long!

Find Pride events in Boston and read stories from members of Boston’s Jewish LGBTQ+ community. We are honored to elevate their voices.

05/20/2026

Shavuot is coming, and we had one simple question: Why do we eat dairy?

We know it connects to receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai and traditions like “a land flowing with milk and honey," but a few years ago, we asked coworkers and friends for their best guesses, and it got pretty funny.

The answers? A mix of thoughtful, hilarious, and not quite right.

Why is dairy a Shavuot tradition? From Torah symbolism to kosher laws, here’s the meaning behind cheesecake and blintzes.

05/17/2026

Host a Jewish hangout and get reimbursed for it! PJ Library's Get Together microgrants give families with kids $100 to host Jewish gatherings at home, from Shabbat dinners to game nights and everything in between. 🕯️🎲

Learn how these small grants are creating big connections in our latest story.

Connecting with Judaism is easy and budget-friendly with PJ Library microgrants.

05/15/2026

When you support Michael's Deli www.michaelsdelibrookline.com, you’re supporting more than great food — you’re supporting a local Jewish-owned small business in Brookline. 💙

Show up this weekend: grab a sandwich, bring a friend, and stand with Steven Peljovich and his family.

My establishment has been the target of malicious sticker campaigns since 2023.

05/07/2026

Camp season is upon us! For kids in Sderot, camp is more than summer fun, it’s a chance to breathe, connect, and just be kids.

With roots in Boston, Boston-Sderot Project creates space for children impacted by Oct. 7 to find joy, routine, and community through a volunteer-run overnight camp experience in Israel. Read the full story about the camp bringing comfort and connection to kids in Sderot: https://jewbos.tn/4cXYA4Y

05/01/2026

It’s Jewish American Heritage Month! Explore community events like Ignite: Fun in the Fenway and Jewish Heritage Night at the New England Revolution. Let’s make this month meaningful!

Every May, discover, explore and celebrate vibrant and varied American Jewish experiences with local and online events, resources, personal essays and more.