By Jack Shinder With more than 160 swimming pools—84 indoor and 78 outdoor pools—in facilities throughout the JCC Movement, swimming and other aquatic exercise and activities are among many reasons … Continued
Day 424: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Between Hope and Despair: Three Life Stories from Israel’s Impossible Reality On day 424 of the war, we learned of the passing of Gladys, mother of hostage … Continued
Day 417: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “We were broken, stunned, aching. We exchanged glances, lowered our eyes, then we raged, we breathed fire, we blazed. We began to grind, to bare our teeth. … Continued
Day 411: Iron Swords War
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