Posts by JCC Association

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

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

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

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

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