By Sue Gelsey As I look proudly across the JCC field, I see JCCs (Jewish Community Centers and Jewish Community Camps) that remained open during the early months of the … Continued
How Scenario Planning Helps JCCs Lead the Way in Hard Times
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Archives for September 2020
JCC Maccabi® Update
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After much thoughtful deliberation, JCC Association of North America has announced it will suspend the traditional JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest® in 2021. The lay and professional leadership of … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 7 Tishrei 5781
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Ha’Azinu | הַאֲזִינוּ: Deuteronomy 32: 1-52 I have always had a fascination with books. My home, my desk, my office—all piled high with those I’ve read and those I look … Continued
Parashat Haazinu: The Song
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By Franklin James “Listen, Heavens, I have something to tell you; Attention, Earth, I have got a mouth full of words.” (Deuteronomy 32:1) Writing about this week’s Torah portion, Haazinu … Continued
Early Childhood Educators at the Core of the Community
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By Sarah Koffler Apples often symbolize educators and generally come to life in autumn, just as schools open for the new academic year. The apple trees bloomed early this year … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 29 Elul 5780
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Shanah Tovah | שנה טובא For six months we have been making our way through the lengthening pandemic as the days, at times, seem to pass at a snail’s pace. … Continued
The Dialectic Truth of Rosh Hashanah
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By Dina Rudolph As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many of us struggle with varied emotions. We are concerned, anxious, and uncertain about the future. At the same time, we are … Continued
Amplifying a Commitment to Anti-Racism in the JCC Movement
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By Cherisse Smith “When we revolt it’s not for a particular culture. We revolt simply because, for many reasons, we can no longer breathe.” ― Frantz Fanon At some point … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 22 Elul 5780
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Ani le-dodi ve-dodi li | אני לדודי ודודי לי I Am My Beloved’s and My Beloved Is Mine Labor Day in North America marks the informal end of the summer … Continued
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech: Choosing to Be the Good in Life
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By Jane E. Herman “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life!” (Deuteronomy 30:19) … Continued