MAJF represents the government affairs interests of the Jewish Federations in Boston, Berkshire County, Greater Springfield, Central Massachusetts, Merrimack Valley, the North Shore, and Greater New Bedford.  Our member federations are proud to be affiliated with a network of social service providers that deliver a comprehensive array of services to individuals with disabilities of all faiths and their families. To see a list of our member agencies, click here:

The advocacy work of MAJF is rooted in Jewish values of "tzedek" (justice) and "tikkun olam" (repair of the world), and our public policy agenda includes both issues of universal concern and issues of particular concern to the Jewish community.  The Jewish people's proud tradition of pursuing justice dictates that even in times of fiscal crisis, our commitment to the most vulnerable members of our society must not be compromised. Our legislative and budgetary priorities are developed in consultation with the Federations and their member agencies.

Further, in Judaism, helping a person become self-sufficient is considered the highest form of giving on the “ladder of charity.”  The organized Jewish community supports policies that lead to self-sufficiency for low-income families, such as employment training and access to affordable housing.