MONADNOCK INTERFAITH PROJECT is a non-profit coalition of congregations from the Monadnock region of southern New Hampshire. We are wholehearted individuals working together to foster interfaith community, understanding, and systemic change that benefits our region. Through the Monadnock Interfaith Project (MIP), people come together to put faith into action.
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
–Margaret Mead
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Mak’hela Concert April 27 in Keene
MIP’s own Lainee Broad Ginsberg, leader of our “famous” MIP pick-up choir, is also the conductor of Mak’hela, the Jewish Chorus of Western MA. Her mother was Laura Broad, who sadly passed away in November of ’24. Mak’hela (of which Laura was a devoted member) is presenting a concert in her memory on Sunday, April 27th at Congregation Ahavas Achim (84 Hastings Ave., Keene) at 2:00 p.m. The concert will also feature Lainee’s original compositions and arrangements. Members of MIP and the general public are warmly invited to attend. Overflow parking can be found at the Fire Station next door to the synagogue.
Mental Health Next MIP Priority Area
Over 60 people from the MIP community gathered on April 9 to select the next issue priority for MIP. This meeting consolidated the findings from 17 previous listening sessions involving more than 300 community members. There were moving stories shared in the areas of mental health, transportation, isolation and creating a culture of civility, safety and kindness. It was a close vote and mental health was chosen as the next priority area for MIP. 
Deep reflection, one-on-ones, and singing together were also part of the moving gathering. For those that are interested in joining a mental health research team please email Angela at angelapape.mip@gmail.com. (Tentative first meeting, May 14, 6:30pm. Location TBD)Save the Date! – July 19 Concert
MIP is planning a benefit concert with singer/songwriter DAVE NACHMANOFF on July 19, 2025 at Stonewall Farm in Keene, 6:30 pm. Details about Dave and information about tickets to come shortly.
MIP Volunteering at the Community Kitchen
An MIP team is serving dinner the first Thursday of the month at The Community Kitchen in Keene. We will be serving a need while building vital community relationships. To sign up, please email: angelapape.mip@gmail.com