By Leah Garber “Take our weapons and our swords and let them find a new mark, Shape this world and our lives into something stark and new: An ark for … Continued
A Season of Growth and Connection: Reflecting on the High Holidays at Fort Liberty
By Chaplain (CPT) Scott I. Klein The echoes of the shofar still resonate, and the scent of etrog lingers in the air as I reflect on a truly extraordinary High … Continued
Day 404: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “Today, we have come from Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people—from a land that has endured so much suffering. We have come from a nation, … Continued
Day 398: Iron Swords War
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 yet … Continued
JCC Association of North America Announces Third Cohort of the Tzedek Initiative for Jewish Service-Learning
JCC Association of North America is proud to announce the members of the third cohort of the Tzedek: Jewish Service-Learning Cohort, an initiative developed in partnership with Repair the World. … Continued
Day 390: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber I am privileged to have been born and raised in Jerusalem, the eternal capital of Israel and the ancient city of King David. As I wind my … Continued
Day 375: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “A voice called, and I went” – Hannah Senesh The days grow shorter, the nights turn colder, autumn hangs in the air. Migrating birds paint the azure … Continued
One Year Anniversary of October 7th Attacks
By Leah Garber “Our hope is still not lost, to be free in our land ‘Hear, O Israel,’ we are all one nation.” — “Am Echad” (One Nation) by Ariel … Continued
Day 361: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber The days of stillness are coming After the great and terrible quake We can now rest a bit on the balcony and collect the fragments of the … Continued
JSummit: Leading a Renaissance of Jewish Pride and Determination
Following JSummit, JCC Association of North America’s premier conference for lay and professional leaders, we asked several leaders throughout the movement to share their diverse takeaways and thoughts about the … Continued