By Leah Garber In the Western world, basic human rights are sacred and educating children to be tolerant and preserve human life are of supreme value. In a world where hospitals are … Continued
Israel Reflections | Shabbat Shalom 16 Shevat 5784
Earlier this month, nearly 40 JCC lay and professional leaders from North America participated in JCC Association’s Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel. During a five-day visit, they toured sites and … Continued
Day 111: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Today, we mark Tu B’Shvat, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shvat, a Jewish holiday that has transformed through the years in contemporary Israel into … Continued
Day 109: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber They enlisted in reserve service on October 7. They came from big cities and small villages. They came from the settlements and a Bedouin village. Young men … Continued
Day 103: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber The second JCC Movement solidarity mission to Israel is here this week to bear witness. Some 40 JCC Association board members and executive directors arrived in Israel, … Continued
Reflections From the JCC Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel
Approximately 40 JCC Movement leaders are currently participating in JCC Association’s Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel, and we are pleased to share the communications some of them are sending to … Continued
Day 102: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Numbers matter. We give special emphasis to round numbers that mark birthdays, anniversaries, and yahrzeits. Numbers ground us; they provide a perspective for the time that has … Continued
Senator Bob Casey Visits JCC of Greater Pittsburgh
By Jason Kunzman In our increasingly multifaceted and complex society, collaboration between government and non-profit organizations is paramount in shaping the present and future of our community. At the heart … Continued
Day 97: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber So often during the last 97 days, all I wanted was to go back to sleep and wake up from this horrible nightmare to a new … Continued
Day 95: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber There are mornings when it is impossible to get out of bed. Not only because of the warmth and comfort it offers, but mainly because of the … Continued