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Parashat Lech L’cha: Even in a Pandemic, Go Have an Adventure
By Mark S. Young Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a…
The Six Senses: Getting Through the Lockdown in Israel
By Sara Sless I tried—I really did—to find something to write about that has nothing…
Parashat Noach: Why Was Noah’s Ark So Big?
By Angela Tranquille We all know or have heard stories of people who have done…
How Are JCCs Celebrating National Jewish Book Month?
By Jane E. Herman November is National Jewish Book Month, and in the age of…
Parashat Bereshit: Planned Obsolescence?
By Joanne Harmon This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Bereshit (Genesis 1:1 – 6:8), tells the…
What You Need to Know About Mutations in "Breast Cancer Genes"
By Jane E. Herman “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day:…
To Begin Anew: A Timely and Timeless Gift
By Jane E. Herman “God gave Adam a secret—and that secret was not how to…
Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is the Epitome of Sukkot to Me
By Andi Meiseles I’ve always been fascinated by transformations of space. In New York, where…
We Israelis Are Tired, but Hope Remains
By Leah Garber The Jewish lifecycle offers us tremendous highs and deep lows, with lots…
How Scenario Planning Helps JCCs Lead the Way in Hard Times
By Sue Gelsey As I look proudly across the JCC field, I see JCCs (Jewish…