JCRC's Boston Jewish Now

What the Primary Revealed About Massachusetts Politics

The Massachusetts primary results are in, and some of the results have made national headlines. But how are the polls shaping up for Jewish life in Massachusetts? In thi

Addressing Antisemitism in Your Town

Massachusetts created the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism to take a statewide look at how antisemitism is affecting Jewish life and what institutions can do

Addressing Antisemitism on Campus

Massachusetts created the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism to take a statewide look at how antisemitism is affecting Jewish life and what institutions can do

Addressing Antisemitism in the Workplace

Massachusetts created the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism to take a statewide look at how antisemitism is affecting Jewish life and what institutions can do

How You Can Use Massachusetts' Antisemitism Report

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism has given our community something we have long needed: a clear set of recommendations for what the Commonwe

Can We Build a Politics of Opportunity? With Jake Auchincloss

Much of American politics now runs on telling people who to blame for what has gone wrong in their lives. Congressman Jake Auchincloss thinks we need to offer something m

The U.S.–Israel Relationship Is Changing

The U.S.–Israel relationship has long rested on certainassumptions: that America would remain a reliable ally, that support for Israel would remain bipartisan, and that A

When Enough Is Never Enough

What happens when Jews are told they have not gone far enough — and what happens when we tell imperfect allies the same thing? First, we discuss the antisemitic harassme

The Promise of America Still Requires Work

As the United States of America approaches its 250th anniversary, Jeremy Burton asks a simple but important question: What are we really celebrating on the Fourth of July

What’s Really Happening in the Group Chat

The group chat is not just a group chat. For young people, it is where friendships are built, plans are made, social status is negotiated, identity is tested, and harm c

A Bad Deal in Somerville, an Ambiguous Deal with Iran

In this episode of Boston Jewish Now, we unpack two verydifferent fights that raise a similar question: what happens when decisions are made about Jewish safety and belon

Platner, Mamdani, and What We Expect From Civic Leaders

In this episode of Boston Jewish Now, JCRC CEO Jeremy Burton discusses what Jewish communities should expect from civic leaders — in moments of celebration, in moments of

What It Means to Be Queer and Jewish Right Now

This Pride Month episode is a conversation between two queer Jewish professionals working inside JCRC, each bringing a different generational lens to what it means to be

Are Jewish Families Chasing Prestige Over Education?

Many Jewish parents are looking at college differently right now. Dr. Greg Weiner offers a perspective few others can. He is the 17th president of Assumption Universi

What We Can Learn From Hungary… and More

This week, we’re catching up on the stories and events that had us talking — from Boston to Israel and beyond. We’ll look at what stood out, the questions these moments r

Are "Mainstream Jewish Institutions" Making Jews Less Safe?

A recent Boston Globe Ideas essay made sweeping claims about mainstream Jewish institutions, suggesting that their posture on Israel and their approach to defining antise

More Attacks on Jews, More Security — But Is It Enough?

A week with more attacks on Jewish institutions than days in the week. That’s the reality many are waking up to, and asking: what happens next?

When Does JCRC Speak — and Why?

In this episode, we explain how and why JCRC speaks publicly during moments of crisis and controversy. When statements appear under Jeremy Burton’s name instead of the or

Massachusetts Action on Antisemitism After Sydney

What does it take to move from listening to action when confronting antisemitism? In this timely episode of Boston Leaders Unplugged, JCRC CEO Jeremy Burton sits down w

Better Disagreements Make Stronger Communities

How can we help young people talk with each other instead of at each other — and help schools move from a fear of “getting it wrong” to genuine inclusion for Jewish stude