By Leah Garber Today marks the Fast of Queen Esther, commemorating two communal fasts undertaken by the Persian Jewish community of Shushan in the 5th century B.C. Haman, a senior … Continued
Day 164: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber ” I fear the most only two words: The first is “a name I know” and the second is “killed.” – Idan Haviv Last night was another … Continued
JCC Association Announces Leadership Transition: Jennifer Mamlet Named Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Doron Krakow To Step Down as President and CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2024 CONTACT: Lauren Magy, PR Specialist, JCC Association, [email protected] JCC Association of North America Announces Leadership Transition: Jennifer Mamlet Named Acting President and Chief Executive … Continued
Day 158: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber The Jewish nation overcame an incredible series of troubles and harms that according to the way of nature cannot be endured. This prolonged existence, contrary to historical … Continued
Day 153: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “If you will it, it is no dream” — Theodor Herzl. This iconic phrase opens “Altneuland,” The Old–New Land. Theodor Herzl’s utopian novel was published in German … Continued
Day 150: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber One hundred and fifty days ago, the hot Israeli summer gave way to a short autumn—one that visits here for only a few days, offering relief from … Continued
Day 145: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber One-hundred-forty-five years ago today, one of the greatest minds of all time was born: Albert Einstein, the father of the theory of relativity and a central figure … Continued
Not Just Another Trip to Israel
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
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