Combined Jewish Philanthropies

 Barry Shrage

Since 1987, Barry Shrage has served as President of the country’s oldest federated charity, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, Inc. (CJP).  He brings to the position a unique blend of vision, energy, optimism and enthusiasm that has earned him an international reputation.  Mr. Shrage led development of CJP’s Strategic Plan, a bold initiative that called for CJP to develop communities of learning, caring and social justice through innovative partnerships with community service agencies and synagogues.  He is deeply committed to Jewish and CJP participation in the broader urban agenda and has worked with the Boston Foundation, United Way, Catholic Charities and New Profit, Inc. to develop the Boston Foundation’s Opportunity Agenda.

A graduate of City College of New York, Mr. Shrage holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston University.  He has written extensively on Jewish identity, continuity, social justice and the Jewish renaissance.  He and his wife Ellie have two children and one grandchild.