By Isabel Mares From March 27 to 29, 2023, over 100 professionals representing 10 JCCs from the Great Lakes region gathered at the JCC of Greater Buffalo for two and … Continued
Celebrating Israel: The Masterpiece We Built Together
By Leah Garber Like cyclamen among the rocks The beautiful faces of this land hide. And when the country suddenly will need them to lie in the mud in a … Continued
JCC Association’s Workforce Survey Is a Valuable Tool, But Don’t Forget the Intangibles
By Lynn Wittels Often, we feel as though we live in isolation—that our problems are unique and new. Nothing could be further from the truth. That’s part of the beauty … Continued
How JCC Talent Gave Me a New Community in a Time of Challenge
By Jessi Malkin Participating in JCC Association of North America’s JCC Talent offerings has been enriching for me, both professionally and personally. It helps me foster relationships with JCC colleagues, … Continued
I Have No Other Country
By Leah Garber Like me, you are undoubtedly glued to the news coming out of Israel at a time that is unlike any I have experienced. A legislative overhaul of … Continued
JCC Association Announces Hire of Marshall S. Levin as Chief Philanthropic Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2023 CONTACT: Hannah Gavin, West End Strategy Team, [email protected] Joanne Harmon, JCC Association of North America, [email protected] Jane E. Herman, JCC Association of North America, … Continued
How the Moise Safra Center Inspires Future Jewish Leaders
By Asher Katz In 1939, Zev Jabotinsky, a prominent Zionist leader, found himself in a debate against a young Menachem Begin at the Beitar National Conference. The details of their … Continued
How JCC Talent Gave Me a Roadmap to Success
By Jason Vasquez “See you at Shabbaton!” I first heard those words almost 17 years ago as I left the Shorefront YM-YWHA’s camp office following a job interview for a … Continued
May Our Days Be Reversed From Grief to Joy
By Leah Garber It’s the end of a difficult day—one in a series—here in Israel. It comes at the end of yet one more week, 10 in all so far, … Continued
This Purim Fun and Merriment Abound in the JCC Movement!
Purim, the Jewish holiday that commemorates how the Jewish people were saved from evil Haman’s plot by Esther and her cousin, Mordechai, remains a day for celebration and joy. Here’s … Continued