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

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

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