By Sierra Weiss Recently I visited the David Posnack JCC in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for the first time. Though I welcomed an escape from the cold New York winter, the … Continued
Archives for February 2023
Artzenu | ארצנו | Our Homeland | Shabbat Shalom 3 Adar 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Artzenu | ארצנו | Our Homeland | עשה שלום I made my first visit to Israel in the summer of 1979, a 14-year-old on a six-week summer … Continued
Oseh Shalom | עשה שלום | Shabbat Shalom 26 Shevat 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Oseh Shalom | עשה שלום Last weekend I marked my father’s fourth yahrzeit (the anniversary of his death). Born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in … Continued
How the Jewish Community Alliance is Fighting Antisemitism in Jacksonville
By Adam Chaskin With the Jacksonville Jaguars completing an incredible comeback to defeat the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday, January 14, our … Continued
Putting the Pieces Together | Shabbat Shalom 19 Shevat 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Putting the Pieces Together Not long ago I was cleaning out a basement closet when I came across a clear plastic bag containing the pieces of a … Continued
Even in Hard Times, Israel Remains True to Its Principles
By Leah Garber Winter arrived late in Israel this year, making a grand entrance like a guest of honor. The winds are stormy, rains wash the streets, and the northern … Continued
Why JCC Maccabi® Is Vitally Important to the Jewish Future
By David Unger It’s easy for me to say that after working in the JCC field for more than 25 years—I left in 2003—some of my best memories of my … Continued
Time and Clarity | Shabbat Shalom 12 Shevat 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Time and Clarity This week’s Torah portion, Beshalach | בְּשַׁלַּח, begins with the Israelites on the far side of the Red Sea, the pursuit of Pharoah’s chariots … Continued
JDAAIM: A Resource Round-Up From JCC Association
With the start of February comes Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAAIM), a unified effort to promote awareness, acceptance, and full inclusion of people with disabilities and their … Continued