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Amidst the Perfect Storm, a Peace Treaty
Late Thursday night, in the midst of a hot, steamy and extremely challenging summer for…
Parashat R’eih (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:12)
“For there will never cease to be needy ones in your land, which is why…
Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
“Do not be terrified of them, for God, your God in your midst, is a…
How the Power of Ritual Made Us Strong
by Annie Keith As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold, it became increasingly clear that…
Parashat Va-etchanan (Deut. 3:23-7:11)
“Let me, I pray, cross over and see the good land on the other side…
In the Face of Inequality and Injustice: What Are JCCs Doing?
by Jane E. Herman Following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis at the end of May,…
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
“On the other side of the Jordan, in the land of Moab, Moses undertook to…
Our Commitment to Our Community Never Wavers
By Martin G. Englisher Throughout my four-decade career at the YM & YWHA of Washington…
Normality is in Our DNA, But Not This Summer
By Leah Garber Israeli summers boast an endless holiday atmosphere. Dressed in casual, light-colored clothing…
Philanthropic Visionaries Sharon and David Wax Donate $3.6 Million to JCC Movement
Generosity to help ensure a vibrant, strong Jewish community endures in North American life long…