By Leah Garber For we are all, yes all of us, one living human tapestry, and when one of us departs, something within us dies.” – Moti Hammer In this … Continued
500 Days: When Every Second Is an Eternity
By Leah Garber For 73 hostages still trapped in Gaza’s darkness, time has lost its meaning. Yesterday mirrors today, which will echo into tomorrow. Yet this 500th day bears a … Continued
JCC Association Welcomes Cohort 13 of Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship
JCC Association of North America is proud to announce the 13th cohort of the Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship, a 12-month program designed for JCC professionals who work directly with teenagers … Continued
Day 487: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “A quarter of my heart has returned to us, but our home remains empty.” These words from the family of Yarden Bibas, who was released from captivity … Continued
New Cohort of JCC Association’s Tzedek Initiative To Lead Meaningful Jewish Service-Learning Projects Across North America
JCC Association of North America is proud to announce the members of the fourth cohort of the Tzedek: Jewish Service-Learning Cohort, an initiative developed in partnership with Repair the World. … Continued
Day 482: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “Optimism and hope are not the same. Optimism is the belief that the world is changing for the better; hope is the belief that, together, we can … Continued
JCC Maccabi Games® Expands With Inaugural Campus Games and Announces New Host Cities
The JCC Maccabi Games®, a flagship program of JCC Association of North America, has announced exciting developments for 2025 and 2026. Celebrating over 40 years as one of the largest … Continued
Day 473: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber There are mothers Who birthed their daughters twice The first time They descended from Paradise The second time They emerged from Hell Then, as now, They waited … Continued
JCC Association Launches Third Cohort of Martin Pear Israel Fellowship
JCC Association of North America is proud to announce the third cohort of The Martin Pear Israel Fellowship, an 18-month program that immerses JCC professionals in a comprehensive learning experience, … Continued
Day 466: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Like a pendulum, the volatile weather mirrors Israel’s mood. Heavy rains and floods, followed by warm eastern winds. Nothing is permanent, there is no stability, no security. … Continued