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
Devastation, Innovation, and Inspiration
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
From Horror and Tragedy to Resilience and Hope
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
The Lesson of the Anemones in Sha’ar HaNegev
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
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
History Will Repeat Itself
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
Reflections From My Heart and Mind
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
Day 139: Iron Swords War
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
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
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