JCC Association of North America
We lead and connect the JCC Movement, advancing and enriching North American Jewish life.
By Rabbi Bonnie Koppell How hard, or easy, is it for you to say, “I was wrong, I apologize, please forgive me.” For me, and for many of us, it is impossibly challenging to get those words out of our mouths. We rationalize, we defend, we obfuscate, we do anything but take responsibility for our … Continued
Irving S. Weinstein Philanthropic Funds Supports Students NEW YORK — JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, a signature program of JCC Association of North America, recently awarded scholarships to three rabbinical students who are chaplain candidates in the military reserve and have demonstrated enthusiasm for military chaplaincy through their endeavors. Funding for the scholarships, which is to … Continued
JCC Association Supports Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Calls on House and Senate to Address Hate Crimes NEW YORK—Reacting to increased rates of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including recent attacks in Georgia that killed eight innocent individuals, JCC Association of North America recently joined the Jewish Federations of North America, the Anti-Defamation … Continued
By Orit Lender As we observe Women’s History Month, it is important to celebrate the hardworking women leading the JCC Movement every day, all across North America. As the chief executive officer of the Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island, New York, I am extremely proud to be part of a legacy of … Continued
By Mark S. Young “You better take what you need; I don’t think we’ll be back here for a while,” my colleague, Gabe, said to me a year ago on Friday, March 13, 2020. The memory of that day is still so vivid, it’s as though he uttered those words just yesterday. But it’s been … Continued
By Sam Lefkowitz For many people, Passover brings a bad taste to their mouth as they think of matzah (the traditional, dry unleavened bread) and all the foods they give up (depending on their level of observance) for (seven or) eight days, including popcorn and cake. For as long as I can remember, however, Passover … Continued
A Year of Progress, A Time to Remember Twelve months ago, we had barely begun a new year with seemingly enormous promise. Increasing recognition of the unique potential of the JCC Movement, the largest platform for Jewish engagement on the continent, was reflected through burgeoning innovation, notable partnerships, and an infusion of philanthropic … Continued
By Andi Meiseles “That sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean.” Any Meryl Streep fan immediately will identify this line from the monologue delivered by the discerning and demanding fashion icon she portrays in “The Devil Wears Prada.” In a few lines, we sense what drives her professional … Continued
JWB Jewish Chaplains Council® to Cooperate with Jewish Communities in the Gulf Newly formed organization will enhance Jewish life for Jews who serve NEW YORK —JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, a signature program of JCC Association of North America, is pleased to announce a new cooperation with the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities (AGJC), a network of the Jewish communities from … Continued
By Mark Horowitz, Ed.M., RJE “Freedom, Moses suggested, is won, not on the battlefield, nor in the political arena, but in the human imagination and will. To defend a land, you need an army. But to defend freedom, you need education. You need families and schools to ensure that your ideals are passed on to … Continued
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