Mission Statement
Lappin Foundation’s mission is enhancing Jewish identity across generations.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Funding exciting programs for children, teens and adults that spark an interest in Jewish living and learning
- Building Jewish pride
- Developing a connection to and love for Israel
- Instilling a feeling of belonging to the Jewish Family
- Fostering positive relationships through education with individuals of all faiths
- Imbuing young people with the desire to stay Jewish and raise their own children Jewish
Lappin Foundation removes cost as a barrier to participation whenever possible, making our programs free and accessible to all who want to participate. Our areas of programming include:
- Youth to Israel (Y2I)
- Teens & Tweens
- Interfaith Outreach
- Families with Young Children
- Holocaust Education
- Professional Development
- Adults
- Resource Center for the Community
Upcoming Programs

PJ Library Sukkat Shalom
Celebrate Sukkot at home with your family and friends in your very own beautiful easy-to-assemble sukkah! Putting up and decorating a sukkah is a fun family activity! The...

PJ Library Shabbat by the Sea
Friday, May 20 @ 6 p.m. Lynch Park, 55 Ober Street, Beverly *In the event of rain, the program will be canceled Join us for a musical shabbat service with Marcy Yellin,...