Jewish Life



JCC members say that no matter what their interests, pursuing them in a welcoming Jewish environment gives them a sense of belonging. We are a pluralistic community, inspired by both our differences and our commonalities, and by the richness they bring to our campus. While the JCC embraces Jewish values and traditions, we welcome people of every race, ethnicity, religion and ability.

Programs
Celebrations
Shabbat, holiday, and Israel Independence Day celebrations at the JCC branches and throughout the Boston metropolitan area are designed to be interactive and bring families together for cherished time that creates lifelong memories.

JCC facilities are available for Saturday night simchas-we are a popular site for Bar and Bat Mitzvah parties, anniversaries and other special events! Contact your local branch for details.

Jewish family education
Jewish Family Educators are dedicated to helping members explore the meaning of community and celebration, and to enriching our everyday activities with Jewish content. At the JCC branches and camps, trained educators lead our Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and they constantly bring new ideas for enhancing our programming with Jewish content. They are also popular speakers and discussion leaders at JCC Early Learning Center parent meetings and TeenJCC gatherings, and are valued advisors to the JCC staff.

Interfaith Families
The JCCs welcome and encourage interfaith families to participate in all programs and activities. In particular, Creative Judaica Interfaith (CJI), a JCC program offered with generous funding from Combined Jewish Philanthropies, provides interactive Jewish programming for interfaith families with or without backgrounds in Judaism. We strive to give participants the opportunity to discover Jewish traditions in a safe, non-judgmental setting. Professional educators, storytellers, artists, and/or musicians staff our events and are available to help families explore various aspects of Judaism.

CJI holds events throughout Greater Boston. For information about the program please call (617) 558-6444.









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