If My Grandfather Could See Me Now The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC) are home to the day camps of 15 New York Jewish Community Centers (JCCs). Each year, three sites … Continued
Archives for July 2022
Taking Stock | Shabbat Shalom, 23 Tamuz, 5782, שבת שלום
By Doron Krakow Taking Stock Yesterday I participated in an orientation for the newest members of the board of JCC Association of North America. It was an opportunity to revisit … Continued
JCC Maccabi®, the Largest Jewish Teen Sports Event in North America, Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary in San Diego
CONTACT Adam Peck, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; 202-531-6408 JCC Maccabi®, the Largest Jewish Teen Sports Event in North America, Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary in San Diego The Games Return … Continued
After 40 Years, Why JCC Maccabi® Matters More Than Ever
With little more than 10 days until the July 31 kick-off of this year’s JCC Maccabi Games®, the excitement is intense. More than 1,600 Jewish teens are set to arrive … Continued
History in Jerusalem | Shabbat Shalom, 16 Tamuz, 5782, שבת שלום
By Doron Krakow History in Jerusalem Last night I attended the Opening Ceremonies of the 21st Maccabiah—the Jewish People’s Olympic Games. Thirty-thousand people filled Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, among them … Continued
Those Who Lead | Shabbat Shalom, 9 Tamuz, 5782, שבת שלום
Those Who Lead A big part of the formative years of my career was spent at camp. Right out of college I joined the staff at Young Judaea, the Zionist … Continued
How Our JCCs Celebrated Pride in 2022
By Jane E. Herman Throughout June from one end of the continent to the other, JCCs observed Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating and amplifying LGBTQ+ culture and supporting LGBTQ+ rights. … Continued
We The People | Shabbat Shalom, 2 Tamuz, 5782, שבת שלום
We The People Of late, I find myself thinking back on the meaningful ways I have marked America’s Independence Day over the years. At camp, barbecues and carnivals captured the … Continued