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The sukkah reminds us that having a permanent place to call home is something to cherish. Today, Jewish communities across MA have built vibrant places to gather, worship, learn, & celebrate. JCRC works to ensure they can do so openly, securely & safely.
Chag Sukkot Sameach 🍋🌿
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Was Macklemore removed from an Ed Sheeran concert because he said “Free Palestine”?
On our latest episode, @BurtonJM looks at what was missing from the public conversation, and digs into a bigger question: What does free speech actually protect?
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What does it mean to be an ally in the fight against antisemitism?
In this new episode, @SenJohnVelis joins @BurtonJM to discuss what brought him to this work, the Special Commission, & how his experience in the military shapes his role today.
Watch now: piped.video/EABx2uzLvfE
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Reducing the story to “Free Palestine” strips away the substance of Macklemore's song lyrics, its message, and the way it speaks about Israel, Zionism, and those who support them.
Read the full article featuring JCRC CEO @BurtonJM in @BostonGlobe: bostonglobe.com/2026/09/20/m….
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On Yom Kippur, we reflect on the past year & the responsibility we share to shape the year ahead.
May we continue to build a Massachusetts where all can live w/ safety, dignity & belonging, & where Jewish life can be lived openly & confidently.
G’mar Chatima Tova from JCRC.
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A statement from JCRC CEO Jeremy Burton @BurtonJM on Macklemore and Robert Kraft: jcrcboston.org/macklemore-an…
The matter in question is the totality of Macklemore’s past explicitly antisemitic behavior and the totality of what he is currently saying and doing... I applaud Robert Kraft for his actions, his statement, and his leadership.
My full comment: facebook.com/jeremy.burton1/…
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25 years later, we remember 9/11/01 and the thousands who lost their lives. We honor their families and loved ones, the first responders, & the ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage.
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As we enter the High Holidays & ask to be written in the Book of Life, we're reminded of the preciousness of our time. May this year bring meaningful ways to use it.
From all of us at JCRC, Shana Tova U’Metuka — Have a happy and sweet new year.
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CEO @BurtonJM reflects on a question as we prepare to ask to be written in the Book of Life: How will we use our time? For JCRC, it's building the relationships, credibility, & collective voice that allow our Jewish community to thrive.
Make your gift: jcrcboston.org/donate
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The Massachusetts primary results are in. But how are the polls shaping up for Jewish life in Massachusetts?
In this episode, CEO @BurtonJM takes a closer look at what the results reveal about Massachusetts voters and the state’s political landscape.
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This morning, JCRC CEO @BurtonJM joined @MassGovernor, @MassLtGov, and other elected officials at @la_colaborativa in Chelsea to stand with and support the Governor as she signed the PROTECT Act, providing safeguards to immigrant families across the Commonwealth.
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We'd like to especially thank our member organization @JALSA_boston & the many other organizations who came together to advocate for this bill, as well as the House & Senate for pushing this through to the Governor. We have & always will stand with our immigrant neighbors.
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Massachusetts has a roadmap for addressing antisemitism. We break down what you can and should ask for — and how you can use the Commission on Combating Antisemitism's report to make those asks in your kids' school, work, and where you live. Watch now: piped.video/watch?v=gnA8IpTA…
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Boston JCRC 🟦 retweeted
This is great news. Grateful for our state’s leadership and their commitment to protecting our immigrant neighbors.
Mass. lawmakers said they have struck a deal on a bill to protect immigrants in “sensitive locations” and build upon a court decision that bars local officials from holding a person in custody if they are wanted solely for civil immigration violations. trib.al/qYdz67P
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JCRC of Greater Boston welcomes the conference committee agreement on the PROTECT Act (1/4)
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We also applaud @MassGovernor's continued leadership on this issue & look forward to the PROTECT Act reaching her desk in the coming days. (3/4)
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