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JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
Boston Jewish Now helps Boston’s Jewish community make sense of the issues, events, and public conversations shaping Jewish life here. Each episode breaks down what is happening in the news, local government, and community in our region — and, when relevant, the national or global dynamics that affect Jewish life here at home. The podcast is designed for engaged members of Boston’s Jewish community who want to better understand the landscape around them, follow the issues shaping our…
Episodes
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
A Democratic Wave: Making Sense of the Midterm Results
A sweeping Democratic victory is only the beginning of the story. What do the midterm results tell us about Jewish voters, the direction of the country, and…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
Israel Voted. What's Next?
What happens when voters reject a government but can't agree on what should replace it? That may be the defining question emerging from Israel's election…
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BDS in Cambridge, Settler Violence, and Israeli Elections
Three issues are drawing our attention this week, from Cambridge City Hall to the West Bank and Israel's upcoming elections. Following a contentious Cambridge…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
Israel’s Unfinished Promise: Building a Shared Society
Israel’s Declaration of Independence promised political and social equality to all its citizens. What will it take to make that promise a reality for Jewish…
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Addressing Antisemitism in K–12 Schools
Massachusetts created the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism to take a statewide look at how antisemitism is affecting Jewish life and what…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
November 3: Are You Ready to Vote?
Election Day is November 3. Are you ready to vote? With nine statewide ballot questions, races up and down the ballot, and important decisions about how…
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How Will We Teach October 7?
Three years after October 7, many of us can still remember exactly where we were when we first understood what was happening. We remember who we called, what…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
Macklemore Wasn’t Deplatformed for Saying “Free Palestine”
The controversy over Macklemore’s removal from the Ed Sheeran concert at Gillette Stadium was quickly framed as a fight over two words: “Free Palestine.” But…
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What It Means to Be an Ally w/ Sen. John Velis
State Senator John Velis joins Jeremy Burton for a wide-ranging conversation about the experiences that first moved him to confront antisemitism in…
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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…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
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…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
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…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
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…
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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…
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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…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
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…
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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…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
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…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
- JCRC's Boston Jewish Now
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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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…
JCRC's Boston Jewish NowMassachusetts 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…
JCRC's Boston Jewish NowBetter 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…
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How Keshet Changed LGBTQ+ and Jewish Life Forever
In this powerful — and emotional — Pride Month conversation, we sit down with Idit Klein, founding CEO of Keshet, to reflect on her 24-year journey…
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What People Get Wrong About Antisemitism Definitions
PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded before two recent antisemitic attacks: the tragic murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young Israeli…
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The Unseen Child Trauma from Antisemitism
Since October 7, many American and Israeli-born Jews — especially students in K–12 schools — have faced traumatic invalidation: the dismissal of their pain and…
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How Local Power Shapes Everything
Why is it that the majority of people — even those who consider themselves to be civically engaged — are no longer aware of who is actually effecting change in…
JCRC's Boston Jewish NowWho Is JCRC To Represent Me?
In this episode, we take a closer look at how JCRC operates as the voice of Greater Boston’s Jewish community in civic and interfaith spaces. CEO Jeremy Burton…
JCRC's Boston Jewish NowWhy Massachusetts Leads the Nation in Gun Safety
In this episode, we explore the advocacy, policymaking, and community efforts that have made Massachusetts a leader in gun violence prevention. Find out how…
JCRC's Boston Jewish NowThe 2025 Legislation Shaping Jewish Life in Massachusetts
In this episode, we dive deep into our recent policy wins, breaking down over $12 million in state budget allocations that JCRC successfully advocated for this…
JCRC's Boston Jewish NowMeet the New Consul General
We sat down with Benny Sharoni, the new Israeli Consul General to New England. We discuss why he chose Boston as his diplomatic home base, his vision for the…