JCC Association of North America
We lead and connect the JCC Movement, advancing and enriching North American Jewish life.
by Scott Klein As I reflect on my second full JWB Jewish Chaplains Council® (JWB) training conference, which was held recently, I’m filled with gratitude, excitement, and a renewed sense … Continued
Across the continent, JCCs honored Pride Month with vibrant events, heartfelt conversations, and moments of celebration, large and small. Here’s a look at how our JCC communities showed up to … Continued
JCC Association of North America announced that Jennifer Mamlet, who has served as the organization’s acting president and CEO since April 2024, will step down in July 2025 as Barak … Continued
By Leah Garber Staff Sergeant (Res.) Chen Gross, 33, a fighter in a commando brigade, fell on Friday alongside three other soldiers in Gaza. They entered a trapped building that … Continued
By Leah Garber Imagine a typical 20-year-old from the suburbs—a young man with dreams, potential, and a bright future. Edan Alexander was that person: an excellent student and a talented … Continued
JCC Association of North America is proud to announce the nomination of Felicia “Lisie” Gottdenker as the next chair of its Board of Directors. Her election—along with the full slate … Continued
Each summer, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) sends thousands of young Israelis, most of whom have completed their military service, to Jewish summer camps across North America as shlichim … Continued
By Leah Garber As long as within our hearts, the Jewish soul sings, As long as forward to the East, To Zion, looks the eye – Our hope is not … Continued
By Leah Garber Did the Holocaust Remembrance siren—the annual mourning wail that pierced Israel’s skies at precisely 10 a.m., cleaving both heavens and hearts—somehow cross the bleeding divide between Israel … Continued
Today is Earth Day, dedicated to awareness and promotion of environmental protection, sustainability, and care of the natural world. Learn how these 10 JCCs and JCC Camps are making every … Continued
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