By Leah Garber Today marks a historic anniversary that provides an opportunity to take a step back to try to understand the complex geopolitical reality in Israel. Seventy-six years ago, … Continued
Day 53: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber I love books, stories, tales. We all know that every story has a beginning, middle, and end. The plot is gradually interwoven, built from chapter to chapter, … Continued
Day 52: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber The tired hours that won’t let time pass The heavy legs that find no reason to walk The days and nights, like the faces in the pictures … Continued
Day 47: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber It’s been 47 days that my breathing has been shallow, constantly on the verge of crying, and I am wrapped in deep sadness and tremendous worry—paralyzing restlessness. … Continued
Day 46: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber The knock on the door—a knock on the door is usually a joyful sound—beloved guests coming from afar, a surprise visit, a delicious meal delivery, or just … Continued
A Letter to My Fellow JCC Leaders: Don’t Be Irrelevant
By Zack Bodner Dear Colleagues, I write to you as a fellow JCC leader who’s been working in the field for nearly thirty years. Like you, I’ve spent my career … Continued
Day 45: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Gam v’Gam—גם וגם | We can be both. Some formative meetings stay with us for life—influencing, strengthening, and charging us. Such was the meeting the group of JCC … Continued
JCC Movement Shows Powerful Demonstration at March for Israel
NEW YORK — On Tuesday, November 14, JCC Association of North America joined hundreds of Jewish organizations and institutions from across the country in the historic March for Israel on the … Continued
Hinenu | We Are Here | Shabbat Shalom | 4 Kislev 5784
By Jennifer Mamlet Hinenu | הננו | We Are Here “Slow-motion torment.” That’s how Rachel Goldberg, mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, described what life has felt like since her son … Continued
Day 41: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “Share the stories, make sure they are heard.” I returned home late tonight, at the end of one of the most significant days I had since the … Continued