Boston Jewish Organizations

From Cambridge to the suburbs, Boston’s Jewish organizations include synagogues, Hillels, a federation, and cultural and social groups. Browse them below to find your community.

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Temple Emunah Lexington

Temple Emunah is a dynamic, engaged, and welcoming congregational family that builds Jewish identity through learning together, praying together, caring for each other, and working to create an enduring Jewish community in the United States and Israel, in the spirit of Conservative Judaism.

Synagogues
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston

Since 1919, JBBBS has transformed lives through mentoring, matching children with adult Bigs and pairing adults of all abilities with friends. Open to Jewish and non-Jewish families across Greater Boston.

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Hebrew College

A pluralistic graduate school in Newton, MA training rabbis, cantors, educators, and Jewish communal leaders through rigorous, open-minded Jewish learning.

Education
Association of Independent Schools in New England

AISNE is a regional membership association that accredits and supports independent schools across New England through professional development, networking, and advocacy.

Education
Hebrew SeniorLife

Hebrew SeniorLife is a nonprofit, Harvard Medical School-affiliated provider of senior health care, housing, and aging research in Greater Boston.

Social Services
National Yiddish Book Center

A nonprofit cultural institution in Amherst, MA dedicated to rescuing, preserving, and celebrating Yiddish literature and culture for new generations.

Education
The Rashi School

The Rashi School is Greater Boston’s Reform Jewish independent school for grades PreK-8, blending academic excellence with rich Jewish learning.

Education
JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate)

JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate)

Boston, Israel, Worldwide

JNS is the fastest-growing news agency covering Israel and the Jewish world, delivering fact-based reporting and analysis to counter media bias.

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CJP – Combined Jewish Philanthropies

Greater Boston’s Jewish Federation, connecting people, funding critical programs, and strengthening Jewish life at home, in Israel, and around the world.

Jewish Federations
JVS Boston

JVS Boston connects job seekers with training, education, and career opportunities while partnering with employers across Greater Boston.

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Temple Israel

A diverse, urban Reform Jewish congregation in Boston, living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

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Temple Emanuel of Newton

A warm, welcoming Conservative synagogue in Newton, MA, founded in 1935, offering rich spiritual, educational, cultural, and social programming for over 1,200 member families.

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The Brotherhood @ Temple Emanuel

The purpose of Temple Emanuel Brotherhood shall be to build a spirit of fellowship, sociability, and community at our shul.

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One8 Foundation

Boston-based venture philanthropy foundation supporting education, Jewish community, Israel, and local community giving through grants and pro bono strategic support.

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JCC Greater Boston

JCC Greater Boston is a vibrant Jewish community center offering programs, classes, and events for all ages across the Greater Boston area.

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FridayTables

FridayTables

Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, San Francisco

Come for Shabbat, stay for community.

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The Vilna Shul

We are a cultural center in a historic synagogue building in downtown Boston. Our mission is to spark excitement and curiosity about Jewish culture and our American immigrant story through vibrant and meaningful experiences.

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Temple Emanuel

With a broad spectrum of religious, cultural, social & educational activities, there are many reasons that TE is a pillar of the community.

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Nice Jewish Runners

Nice Jewish Runners

Boston, Canada, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, Toronto, Washington DC, Worldwide

A social run club for Nice Jewish Runners and friends

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Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Leading master’s level dual degree program at Brandeis University (MA in Jewish Professional Leadership with either a Social Impact MBA, an MPP, an EDM, or an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies), preparing leaders for the 21st-century Jewish community.

Education
Jewish Studio Project

Jewish Studio Project

Boston, Los Angeles, Multiple Cities, San Francisco

JSP cultivates creativity as a Jewish practice for spiritual connection and social transformation.

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Career Up Now

Career Up Now

Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, Multiple Cities, Online, San Francisco

Career Up Now empowers emerging professionals to advance their careers and Jewish lives.

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Repair the World

Repair the World

Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, San Francisco, United States

We mobilize Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world.

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IAC New England

Community Empowerment. Philanthropy. Activism.

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Modern Jewish Couples

Modern Jewish Couples

Boston, Multiple Cities

Supporting couples on the pathway to marriage and beyond

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Temple Israel of Boston

Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

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Yisod 20s & 30s @ Temple Emanuel

We give young adults in their 20s and 30s opportunities to forge lasting relationships and connect with Jewish community through vibrant social events, volunteering, and holiday & Shabbat experiences.

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JFE (Jews For Entrepreneurship)

JFE (Jews For Entrepreneurship)

Boston, Los Angeles, Multiple Cities, New York City, San Francisco

We are a 501(c)3 committed to accelerating innovation of Israeli/Jewish startups in San Francisco, NYC, LA, Boston, and Boulder.

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Israeli-American Council (IAC)

Israeli-American Council (IAC)

Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New Jersey, New York City

Building an engaged and united Israeli-American community!

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YIB

YIB

Boston

Your spiritual, learning, and caring community.

Synagogues
The Boston Synagogue

A wonderful spirit is alive at The Boston Synagogue (formally known as the Charles River Park Synagogue). We are a warm, small, neighborhood shul.

Synagogues
Tobin Bridge Chabad

Tobin Bridge Chabad is a Jewish Community Center serving the burgeoning community in the Mystic River neighborhood, located just minutes from Downtown.

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