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Celebrating Shavuot in Israel in the Age of Covid-19
Beginning at sundown on Thursday, the Jewish world will celebrate Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks,…
Parashat B’midbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
“The Children of Israel did everything that the Lord commanded Moses, so did they do.”…
“Shalom Sesame” and Grover Are Returning to the Sheva Center
Who can resist a lovable, cute, furry blue monster? Not me. Ten years ago, in…
Why Memorial Day Should Matter to the Jewish Community
It was 4:30 a.m., hours before daybreak. Four of us marched to the waiting…
Introducing a New Forum for New Times—And Beyond
Welcome to the inaugural post on JCC Association of North America’s blog! We’re glad you’ve…
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
“For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they…
JCCs of North America Flagpole
A weekly rally of solidarity and song with Rick Recht, JCC leaders, clergy, and families on…
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“And you shall add to each stack pure frankincense; this shall be the memorial portion…
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall have an honest balance, honest weights, honest dry measures, and honest liquid measures.…
From Mourning to Celebrating
Today, on Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the State of Israel shed its 24 hours…