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
A Round Up: How the JCC Movement Celebrated Black History Month This Year
With Black History Month recently concluded, JCC Association of North America is pleased to share some of the creative and innovative ways the JCC Movement honored, commemorated, and celebrated … Continued
Posnack JCC Hosts GAP Games in Lead Up to Summer’s JCC Maccabi Games
By Sierra Weiss Recently I visited the David Posnack JCC in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for the first time. Though I welcomed an escape from the cold New York winter, the … Continued
How the Jewish Community Alliance is Fighting Antisemitism in Jacksonville
By Adam Chaskin With the Jacksonville Jaguars completing an incredible comeback to defeat the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday, January 14, our … 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
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