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"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. jewbos.tn/3YRFMNW

A Letter to My Fellow Jewish Camping Parents

There’s much more to camp than can be captured in snapshots.

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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! jewishboston.com/read/tu-bav…

Tu B’Av Love Stories

These meet-cutes will melt your heart.

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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. jewbos.tn/3yyHJ7p
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"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. jewbos.tn/3LRhADT

A Mission of Contrasts

My wife and I had a life-changing experience visiting Berlin and Israel—and helping to meet this moment—on a recent JFNA leadership mission.

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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. jewbos.tn/3YuUt9K #StandUpToJewishHate
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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. jewbos.tn/3SCwAJt

What To Know About the New Somerville Mamaleh’s

Mamaleh’s, which started as a cure for Jewish hunger in Cambridge and continues to serve deli classics daily, just opened at Boynton Yards.

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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. jewbos.tn/4d0GVXE

Essential Reading for Bereaved Parents Month

These books offer support for mourners and those who love them.

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“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! jewbos.tn/46hhXAO

Express Solidarity for Israel With the Achdut Postcard Project

Add your messages to the images of local and Israeli artists.

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🎶 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! jewbos.tn/4cLFbRU

The 12th Yidstock Music Fest Kicks off on July 11

Travel to Amherst for klezmer and more.

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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! jewbos.tn/3Vww54k

Summertime Reading Suggestions From PJ Library

Free books available for kids of all ages, plus tips for getting kids to read.

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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. jewbos.tn/4cynYuT

CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism

Learn how CJP's Center for Combating Antisemitism takes the lead through prevention, systems change, rapid response, and education.

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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. jewbos.tn/4ccksX8

Boston’s Seven Best Cheesecakes

Indulge in Boston’s finest cheesecakes this Shavuot with our top picks—from classic favorites to innovative delights.

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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 jewbos.tn/pride
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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. jewbos.tn/4bxInjD
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Ignite your understanding of #LagBomer with this primer! From bonfires to blessings, discover the traditions that make this holiday so vibrant. jewbos.tn/3HtA0ss
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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. jewbos.tn/49ovOW6

Waves of Hope Against the Trauma of War

Using surfing as a tool to help mitigate the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, HaGal Sheli is making waves in Israel.

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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.jewbos.tn/3WQ8rCj

Through My Eyes: Silence and Celebration in Israel

This year is different. This year and for the rest of my life, I will remember my beautiful friend Gili Adar, z”l, on this day.

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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 jewbos.tn/44tsyaZ

Seeing “Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away.” With Kids

Some tips from my recent experience.

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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 jewishboston.com/read/standi…

Standing With Students: 1,500 Gather in Powerful Show of Support Against Antisemitism

The Boston community rallied to support our students and reaffirm our commitment to eradicating hatred and violence toward Jews.

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Chag Pesach Sameach! Find recipes, local events, a free #Haggadah, games, resources and more at jewbos.tn/passover.
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