By Andi Meiseles “That sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean.” Any Meryl Streep fan immediately will identify this line from the monologue … Continued
Parashat Tetzaveh: Can We Dress for Success?
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Archives for February 2021
JWB Jewish Chaplains Council® to Cooperate with Jewish Communities in the Gulf
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JWB Jewish Chaplains Council® to Cooperate with Jewish Communities in the Gulf Newly formed organization will enhance Jewish life for Jews who serve NEW YORK —JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, a signature program … Continued
Early Childhood Educators Are Heroes and They Deserve More
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By Mark Horowitz, Ed.M., RJE “Freedom, Moses suggested, is won, not on the battlefield, nor in the political arena, but in the human imagination and will. To defend a land, … Continued
A Hug Is So Much More Than Just a Hug
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By Leah Garber In Modi’in, one of our neighborhood’s kindergartens has been transformed into a local coronavirus vaccination center, operating seven days a week, vaccinating anyone 16 or older, and … Continued
T’rumah: The Give and Take of Giving
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By Jane E. Herman This week’s Torah portion, T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19), opens with these words: “The Eternal spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Tell the Israelite people to bring Me gifts; you … Continued
Get to Know Some of Israel’s Local Inclusion Heroes
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By Sara Sless “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” — Verna Myers, thought leader and social commentator North America’s Jewish community is in … Continued
Celebrating Black History Month at JCCs Across the Continent
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By Jane E. Herman With roots that date back to 1915, Black History Month, according to the website of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, … Continued
Parashat Mishpatim: The Mission of the People of Israel
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By Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz, Ph.D. We last left the Israelites standing at the foot of Mount Sinai, and this week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), picks up in the same … Continued
How Child Wellness Is Promoting Inclusion in the JCC Movement
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By Mackenzie Adams One of my colleagues recently wrote about the seven Jewish lenses that guide the work of JCC Association of North America’s Sheva Center. The lens of tzelem … Continued
Parashat Yitro: Lessons in Leadership 101
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By Sara Sless I was honored and humbled when, a while back, I was invited to write a d’var Torah (a commentary on the weekly Torah portion). Immediately, I thought … Continued