By Doron Krakow Jewish Leaders In reflecting upon the uniqueness of Jewish Community Centers and Camps (JCCs), I often stress they are the places on the Jewish landscape that represent … Continued
Archives for April 2023
Movement-Building and Belonging: A View from the Great Lakes
By Isabel Mares From March 27 to 29, 2023, over 100 professionals representing 10 JCCs from the Great Lakes region gathered at the JCC of Greater Buffalo for two and … Continued
Celebrating Israel: The Masterpiece We Built Together
By Leah Garber Like cyclamen among the rocks The beautiful faces of this land hide. And when the country suddenly will need them to lie in the mud in a … Continued
What We Share | Shabbat Shalom 30 Nisan 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow What We Share His grandmother emigrated from Russia to Kibbutz Nahalal in 1923. According to her grandson, Meir Shalev, “She lived in a constant state of battle … Continued
JCC Association’s Workforce Survey Is a Valuable Tool, But Don’t Forget the Intangibles
By Lynn Wittels Often, we feel as though we live in isolation—that our problems are unique and new. Nothing could be further from the truth. That’s part of the beauty … Continued
It Was for This That You Were Chosen (Rashi) | Shabbat Shalom 23 Nisan 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow It Was for This That You Were Chosen (Rashi) We are, it seems, routinely reminded of life’s bigger picture. News cycles focus on the here and now—politics, … Continued
How JCC Talent Gave Me a New Community in a Time of Challenge
By Jessi Malkin Participating in JCC Association of North America’s JCC Talent offerings has been enriching for me, both professionally and personally. It helps me foster relationships with JCC colleagues, … Continued