Posts by JCC Association

By Leah Garber This past weekend, we were shaken by the painful, tragic news that came from Gaza, in which three Israeli hostages were accidentally killed by IDF soldiers who … Continued

By Leah Garber A State of Mind 67 days into the war—what is the state of the nation? How can one describe the mental and emotional condition of an entire … Continued

By Leah Garber “Tzav 8,” an emergency call for military service, is an order every Israeli is familiar with—a nationwide state of emergency that requires all soldiers to leave everything … Continued

By Leah Garber “This is my final downfall and today destruction has begun. Everything happens from here on… A boat went ashore, this is the time of the flood, and … Continued

By Leah Garber “He who cares for days sows wheat; he who cares for years plants trees; he who cares for generations educates people.” —commonly attributed to Janusz Korczak Education, … Continued

By Leah Garber  “My name is Lenore Abargil, and I am a rape victim. I was only 18 years old at the time. Twenty-five years have passed, but since October … Continued

By Leah Garber It’s so personal. All of it is. The 59 days of our national nightmare is my nightmare. The October 7 atrocities happened to me, to my family, … Continued

By Leah Garber When hatred, unbridled cruelty, and brainwashing come together, there are no limits to the destruction and devastation they cause. It’s so bad that even the killers themselves … Continued

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

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