By Doron Krakow Putting the Pieces Together Not long ago I was cleaning out a basement closet when I came across a clear plastic bag containing the pieces of a … Continued
Even in Hard Times, Israel Remains True to Its Principles
By Leah Garber Winter arrived late in Israel this year, making a grand entrance like a guest of honor. The winds are stormy, rains wash the streets, and the northern … Continued
Why JCC Maccabi® Is Vitally Important to the Jewish Future
By David Unger It’s easy for me to say that after working in the JCC field for more than 25 years—I left in 2003—some of my best memories of my … Continued
Time and Clarity | Shabbat Shalom 12 Shevat 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Time and Clarity This week’s Torah portion, Beshalach | בְּשַׁלַּח, begins with the Israelites on the far side of the Red Sea, the pursuit of Pharoah’s chariots … Continued
JDAAIM: A Resource Round-Up From JCC Association
With the start of February comes Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAAIM), a unified effort to promote awareness, acceptance, and full inclusion of people with disabilities and their … Continued
JCC Association Leads Disability Inclusion Programming in February
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2023 CONTACT: Hannah Gavin, West End Strategy Team, [email protected] JCC Association Leads Disability Inclusion Programming in February JCC Association will hold events throughout the month … Continued
Leaders | Shabbat Shalom 5 Sh’vat 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Leadership And so, they came. From all corners of the continent and six countries around the world. The largest gathering of senior executives in the roughly 170 … Continued
How JCC Talent Is Helping the Tucson JCC Advance Its Workplace Culture
By Rachael Mitchell, Todd Rockoff, Jennifer Selco, and Josh Shenker At the Tucson JCC in Arizona, we continually strive to advance our workplace culture to support our strategic plan and … Continued
Leadership | Shabbat Shalom 27 Tevet 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Leadership Early next week, more than 160 senior executives from across the JCC Movement will gather in Atlanta, Ga., for Mifgash: Executive Leadership Forum | מִפְגַּש | … Continued
How and Why JCC Association Is Bringing Purpose and Meaning to Mifgash 2023
By Brian Schreiber When I became CEO of the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh in 1999, I was warned repeatedly that executive leadership is a lonely job. However, Judaism is built … Continued