Posts by JCC Association

By David Black The requests were simple and clear to our JCC Association partners. On the first JCC exec trip organized to Israel in early November, we were not to … Continued

By Jeff Dannick “How was your trip?” Such a simple question, but as I have discovered since returning from Israel, almost impossible for me to answer. This was my bar … Continued

By Barak Hermann I arrived back in Baltimore with a lot on my mind and in my heart. Our group of professional and lay leaders promised not only to bear … Continued

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

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

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

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

By Steve Rogers We have all heard the adage that “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Although, of course, it is true to some extent, there are certain times … Continued

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