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Russian Jewish Community Foundation (RJCF) is a grassroots all-volunteer charitable organization. The RJCF mission is to preserve and enhance Jewish identity among Russian speaking Jews and to support Israel. |
| Unforgettable Rally in Support of Israel | |
This past Sunday, on November 5th, approximately 2,500 people attended a pro-Israel rally in Brookline. It was an uplifting and reaffirming event filled with songs, dance, and outpouring of love for Israel and support for the Jewish people. As we marched along the streets of Brookline with our Israeli flags raised and our voices joined in song, we felt proud and united. As we danced, hugged, and mingled in the streets, we felt joy and love. This amazing event was a result of a handful of volunteers from the Russian- speaking Jewish community—moms with kids, jobs, and households to run. Their “support team” were teenagers, fellow parents, and the 100% volunteer board of RJCF. In just two short weeks, they successfully planned and executed this complex event, which included a march, speakers, food, fundraising, children’s activities, and a strong Brookline Police presence. The rally was televised on several local news channels and many of the videos and photos have gone viral on pro-Israel social media accounts with millions of followers. | |
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| November 5th: Community Rally for Israel | |
Join us for a powerful event as we gather as a community to take pride in Jewish life and show our support for Israel! The community rally for Israel will take place at 9 Babcock Street in Brookline on Sunday, November 5th at 1pm. At 12:30PM we will begin a solidarity walk around Coolidge Corner, and from 1 to 3PM we invite you to join us for food, music, and activities for kids back at Babcock Street. Thanks to the Brookline PD who has graciously agreed to close a portion of Babcock Street for this event. | |
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| Thank you for you support – Your donations work! | |
 During the last week, RJCF has provided immediate support with essential needs to soldiers and reservists called to duty, and we continue doing this on an ongoing basis.
We’re in daily communications with our contacts on the ground, looking to restock ambulances with emergency supplies and provide financial and other help to families in need. We’re working with Magen David Adom, acquiring vital equipment and medical supply. We will continue updating you, as we support the essential needs of soldiers, civilians, and displaced communities in the south and other parts of Israel. Here's what your donations have helped us to accomplish so far: ... CLICK HERE | |
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| ISRAEL IS UNDER ATTACK and AT WAR | |
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| Boston-Sderot 2023 – Counselors Reflections, Photos & Videos | |
 Read the reflections of the counselors of the Boston-Sderot Camp 2023, with photos.
By Karin Ulanovsky (3rd year counselor): "This year at camp I had the oldest girls - ages 15 and 16. Coming into this age group I had a lot of biases as someone who already had second oldest last year (and some of these girls as well). I knew they would be concerned with their appearance : excessive hair brushing, lots of perfume, and showering as much as possible normally multiple times a day. Truth be told, this turned out to be..." | |
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| Laurie Kamenetsky – RJCF Member of the Board | |
 Laurie has been involved with the RJCF since meeting the children from Sderot at Camp RSM, when the project started in 2007. She has travelled to Israel as a Program Director (2012), Counselor (2013) and Chaperone (2019). Laurie attributes her connection to Israel completely to her early engagement with the Boston-Sderot Project. Camp Boston-Sderot is a family affair, with her sister, Anna, being among the first counselors, and her mom, Irene, travelling as a chaperone.
Since 2012, Laurie recruits new ...
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| Yudit Bolotovsky – RJCF Member of the Board | |
 Yudit has been actively involved in the planning, organization, fundraising, and chaperoning of the Boston-Sderot Camp since 2013. Yudit is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been an active member of the Russian-Jewish community in Boston since her teenage years. She was born in Tel Aviv, Israel and moved to Newton, MA when she was 2. Growing up she attended RSM year round, RSM camp in the summer, and competed in Rhythmic Gymnastics. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2015, and continued on to get her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University in Boston in 2017. Each summer during college and... | |
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| Boston-Sderot Wedding | |
 On December 22, 2022 our Russian-Jewish Boston Community celebrated a very unique and special event. Our first Boston-Sderot wedding in Israel! Yudit Bolotovsky and Harrison Volaski met on the beach in Tel Aviv in August 2017 while both had just moved to Israel on their new journeys in life. Yudit-grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and was deeply immersed in the Russian Jewish community in Boston as a teenager and young-adult. She first got introduced to the Boston Sderot Project as a 12-year old at sleepaway summer camp- Camp RSM. Fast forward to 2017, ...
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| Camp Boston-Sderot 2022 in pictures | |
 
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| Club Z Teens Transformed Thanks to You | |
I’m reaching out to express my profound gratitude for your support in making the Club Z inaugural Israel trip possible. This trip gave our teens the opportunity to put everything they’ve learned and all the skills they’ve developed with Club Z into practice. And it truly showcased the power of a Club Z education.
With every visit, discussion and debate, Club Z teens proved they have the knowledge and confidence to counter anti-Zionism thoughtfully, respectfully, and most importantly, factually.
When they stood strong in the face of the lies and propaganda from ... | |
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| Boston chapter of Club Z, a Zionism club for teenagers | |
 Dear parents of teenagers,As some of you know, we are working on opening the Boston chapter of Club Z, a Zionism club for teenagers.
This is a social and educational club, where the teens get the chance to socialize while learning about the history of the Jews, Israel, and the current conflict, and acquiring leadership and advocacy skills through. You can read more about the club by ...
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| Jewish Education program for teens – The End of Year Club Z Boston Picnic | |
 The End of Year Club Z Boston Picnic will be held in the Park on June 16 at 6pm at Brighton Commons 30 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton.
We will have fun Zionist-themed activities for the teens and some NY alumni coming to share their experiences, food for all, and more.
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