By Rabbi Bill Kaplan Am Yisrael Chai |The people of Israel live is the solidarity anthem of our people, an expression of Jewish peoplehood and an affirmation of the continuity … Continued
Bearing Witness: Jewish Peoplehood
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Devastation, Innovation, and Inspiration
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By Jason Kunzman “God created man because God loves stories.” — Elie Wiesel As our solidarity delegation of 13 leaders from the JCC Movement made our way through Israel during … Continued
The Lesson of the Anemones in Sha’ar HaNegev
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By Betzy Lynch Over the last three years, I have visited Israel’s Sha’ar HaNegev region three times. This incredible community of 10 kibbutzim, one moshav, and one center for Ethiopian … Continued
Why I Was Compelled to Visit a War Zone to Bear Witness
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By Marty Schneer I recently returned from the JCC Association Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel, and as I sat on the flight home reflecting on our trip, I was overcome … Continued
From Horror and Tragedy to Resilience and Hope
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By Todd Rockoff I have always believed deeply in the power of the JCC Movement as an enterprise that strengthens Jewish peoplehood and builds a profound connection to Israel. The … Continued
Day 139: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber Everything but Lonely Imagine your son or daughter, graduating from 12 years of schooling and instead of joining their friends in academic studies, they pack their bags, … Continued
Day 136: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber It’s been 136 days since the greatest disaster befell the State of Israel and the Jewish people since the Holocaust. It’s been 136 nights in which the … Continued
Day 132: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber The Children of October 7 On October 6, the children of Israel went to sleep after a comforting bedtime story. They heard about fairies and superheroes, about … Continued
Day 129: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber Coming Home | הביתה| Habaita One of my favorite words in the Hebrew language is הביתה | habaita—going or coming home. One word that says it all—longing … Continued
Day 125: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber Each of us has a name given by God and given by our parents Each of us has a name given by the sea and given by … Continued