2023 Tribute Book

Ensuring Our Jewish Future by Strengthening Jewish Identity

Join us for our Annual Awards Celebration on Sunday, August 27, 2023 | 3:00 P.M.

Bob Ogan

2023 Recipient of the Youth to Israel Award

Dr. Hans Fisher

2023 Robert Israel Lappin Inspirational Leadership Award

Michael Gruenbaum (of blessed memory)

2023 Robert Israel Lappin Inspirational Leadership Award

More than ever, we need heroes, individuals who are inspirational role models to others.
Please join us as we honor three outstanding heroes of our Jewish Community.

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Upcoming Programs

The Life of the Talented Carole King

The Life of the Talented Carole King

Tuesday, March 28, 20237:30 p.m. ET on Zoom March is Jewish Women's History Month, acknowledging the many contributions Jewish women have made to all fields of human endeavor. Join us in celebrating Carole King! "Edutainer" Ellen Katz will lead us on an entertaining...

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Talking to Children about Antisemitism

Talking to Children about Antisemitism

Thursday, May 18, 20237:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Join us for an important program. Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath, author of #antisemitism: Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate, will offer suggestions and answer questions about how to talk to children about...

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A History of Jews in America’s Armed Forces

A History of Jews in America’s Armed Forces

Tuesday, May 23, 20237:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Join us for a special virtual program commemorating Memorial Day with Chaim Rosenberg, author of Shield of David: A History of Jewish Servicemen in America’s Armed Forces. This program is free and everyone is welcome. For more...

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Lappin Foundation

Lappin Foundation’s primary service area includes the North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston area of Massachusetts. Our mission is enhancing Jewish identity across generations.  We accomplish our mission with exciting, FREE programs for children, teens and adults including: Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I); PJ Library and PJ Our Way; Interfaith Outreach; Introduction to Judaism;  Jewish film screenings, book groups, and speakers on current events; and Jewish educational resource materials.

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What people are saying about Lappin Foundation programs

Y2I does not only have the power to affect  and change American teens’  lives, but it also possesses the ability to affect  and change the entire world, one story and point of view at a time.

Michael Raizin,

North Andover

Rekindle Shabbat is a wonderful opportunity to share Shabbat with your own family while making memories and lasting relationships with another family.

Meredith Freed,

Swampscott

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