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- 1. This post was created by a user and has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. It is also not paid advertising. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can post awesome lists and creations. Learn more or post your buzz! Boston¡¯s 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts Hold onto your yarmulkes. On a scale of 1 to Jewish Summer Camp, how much do you know about Boston¡¯s Jewish identity? Have no fear ¨C if you¡¯re in need of a brush-up, we¡¯ve got you covered with these ten tidbits. posted on Dec. 5, 2014, at 11:38 a.m. Combined Jewish Philanthropies Community Brand Publisher ! 1. Boston has over 70 young adult organizations, including Gin & Jews, New Center NOW and Young Jewish Professionals Boston (YJP). Network, meet new friends, and maybe ¨C just maybe ¨C connect with that special someone. JDate, eat your heart out. 2. Live long and prosper ¨C Leonard Nimoy (aka Mr. Spock) was born and raised in Boston¡¯s West End neighborhood. News Buzz Life Entertainment Quizzes Videos More " # $ Boston's 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts http://www.buzzfeed.com/cjpboston/bostons-10-most-interestin... 1 of 8 1/3/15, 5:43 PM
- 2. Via commons.wikimedia.org 3. Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel has taught at Boston University since 1976. Via myjewishlearning.com Since 1976, he¡¯s been the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities ¨C and he¡¯s also a member of the faculty in both the Department of Philosophy and Department of Religion. 4. And speaking of BU¡according to the 2013 Insider¡¯s Guide to College Life, Boston University is the #2 school Jewish students choose nationwide. Boston's 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts http://www.buzzfeed.com/cjpboston/bostons-10-most-interestin... 2 of 8 1/3/15, 5:43 PM
- 3. NYU was #1¡but who cares? #GoTerriers 5. Boston has the 7th largest Jewish population in the United States according to the World Jewish Congress, clocking in at 208,000. Elan Kawesch 6. Boston has the oldest Jewish federation in the nation. Boston's 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts http://www.buzzfeed.com/cjpboston/bostons-10-most-interestin... 3 of 8 1/3/15, 5:43 PM
- 4. CJP, the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, was founded on April 25, 1895, when several local organizations came together as one. Our favorite? Hands down the Hebrew Ladies Sewing Society. 7. There are ¨C count ¡®em ¨C close to 50 synagogues in Greater Boston. John Rich Photography John Rich Including Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline, the oldest Jewish congregation in Massachusetts (and the third oldest in New England). 8. 1,256 Greater Boston young adults go on Birthright trips each year. Boston's 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts http://www.buzzfeed.com/cjpboston/bostons-10-most-interestin... 4 of 8 1/3/15, 5:43 PM
- 5. 10 full ¨C FREE ¨C days of Jewish and Israeli culture. Did we mention it¡¯s free? Check it out. 9. The Boston Jewish Film Festival was founded in 1989, and has grown from 10 screenings to more than 40. Boston's 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts http://www.buzzfeed.com/cjpboston/bostons-10-most-interestin... 5 of 8 1/3/15, 5:43 PM
- 6. Via whatculture.com Numerous BJFF films have gone on to win Academy Awards, including ¡°The Pianist¡± and ¡°Nowhere in Africa.¡± This year¡¯s festival wrapped on November 17 ¨C keep an eye on their featured films this awards season. 10. Zaftigs Delicatessen in Brookline was named one of the ¡°10 Best Delis in America¡± by National Geographic. Boston's 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts http://www.buzzfeed.com/cjpboston/bostons-10-most-interestin... 6 of 8 1/3/15, 5:43 PM
- 7. This post was created by a user and has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. It is also not paid advertising. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can post awesome lists and creations. Learn more or post your buzz! Via sumairaflower.com They¡¯ve also received six Best of Boston Awards, a Reader¡¯s Choice Award, were named a Great Ate by Phantom Gourmet, and¡you get the idea. LINK Want to see more that Boston has to offer? Request a free Welcome to Boston Packet from CJP that includes event tickets, freebies, and more. FREE - Welcome to Boston Packet cjp.org Boston's 10 Most Interesting Jewish Facts http://www.buzzfeed.com/cjpboston/bostons-10-most-interestin... 7 of 8 1/3/15, 5:43 PM
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