A New Jewish Community in Cambridge
Shalom Cambridge is a grassroots coalition of Jewish residents, promoting a more welcoming and inclusive city.
Who We Are
A diverse group of people who live, work, and study in Cambridge. We are neighbors, parents and students, longtime residents and newcomers, small business owners, and professionals. We come from many Jewish traditions and backgrounds. We share a love for this city we call home and a wish to see Jewish life here thrive.
What We Do
Build Community
We bring people together to meet, connect, and celebrate Jewish culture. We work to foster the Jewish experience in Cambridge and build relationships with the many communities who call Cambridge home.
Advocate
We advocate for a safe and welcoming city for all. We connect with city leaders, educational professionals, cultural institutions, and local businesses to share a Jewish perspective on issues facing our community. We stand against antisemitism, antizionist hate, and anti-Jewish and anti-Israel bias.
Learn Together
We come together to understand the issues affecting life in Cambridge, as informed by the local, regional, national, and international context. We build bridges with the diverse communities and groups who make up Cambridge. We strive to do this through dialogue, understanding and collaboration.
Our Vision
We envision a Cambridge where being Jewish or Israeli is celebrated as part of our city's diversity. We want to live in a city with respect for all, where we build relationships and friendships between the many communities that make Cambridge what it is. We see a thriving, visible Jewish community as part of that fabric.
The Meaning of “Shalom”
“Shalom” is a Hebrew word with two meanings: It means “Peace.” And it’s a greeting, like “hello” or “goodbye.” It conveys hope for peace and well-being as we come together.
We chose “Shalom Cambridge” as our community’s name to represent our goals of connecting with our neighbors and fostering safety, peace, and belonging.
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