Strengthening Jewish life on campus

Advancing safer, more inclusive, more connected, and more joyful campus environments for Jewish life across Greater Boston.

A systems-level approach


Lasting change on Greater Boston college campuses requires strong institutions, aligned partners, and campus organizations and professionals to foster connection and joy, while being prepared to respond to antisemitism effectively.

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Jewish student life

Advancing campus environments where Jewish students experience safety, connection, belonging, and joy, and are supported in responding to antisemitism with confidence.

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Campus organizations

Strengthening the capacity, coordination, and shared practices of campus organizations and professionals who support Jewish life and respond to antisemitism effectively.

Supporting

University leadership

Equipping university leaders, including administrators and staff, with knowledge, tools, and frameworks to identify antisemitism and respond with clarity and consistency.

Jewish student life: creating safe and thriving campus environments

CJP supports the capacity of organizations that serve Jewish students to cultivate campus environments where Jewish life can be experienced with joy, pride, safety, and belonging. By strengthening the people, partnerships, and systems that surround Jewish student life, CJP helps ensure that students can confidently express their Jewish identities and engage meaningfully in campus life.

Resources for students and families:

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Campus organizations and professionals: strengthening networks and support

CJP supports Greater Boston campus organizations and professionals by strengthening networks, resources, and opportunities for collaboration, helping them share knowledge, exchange best practices, and learn from one another. This work strengthens alignment across on-campus and campus-serving organizations, improving information-sharing and building durable professional networks that support effective, coordinated work.

Resources for campus professionals in Greater Boston:

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University leadership: strengthening campus response to antisemitism

CJP supports university leaders in strengthening institutional capacity to identify, understand, and respond to antisemitism. Through targeted education and strategic guidance, in coordination with trusted field partners, CJP helps institutions establish clearer policies, shared expectations, and more consistent response frameworks.

Resources for campus leaders:

College student speaking at a campus rally, advocating for Jewish life and raising awareness about antisemitism

Driving change at scale


CJP serves as a funder, convener, and strategic partner, aligning efforts across campuses and organizations to improve Jewish campus life at scale.

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Healthier campus climate

Jewish students experience safety, belonging, and visible Jewish life.

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Aligned organizations

Campus partners work together with shared strategy.

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Stronger institutions

Universities respond to antisemitism with clarity and consistency.