By Doron Krakow Fellow Travelers What is it about those group experiences? How is it that so many of the people most important in our lives are the same ones … Continued
Fellow Travelers | Shabbat Shalom 20 Tevet 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
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Martin Pear, z”l: The Legacy of a Great JCC Professional
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“My love for Israel and Jewish tradition is great; consider being a Zionist.” – Martin Pear, z”l, in his ethical will to his children JCC Association of North America recently … Continued
New Martin Pear Israel Fellowship Will Nurture JCC Professionals’ Relationship to Jewish State
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2023 CONTACT: Hannah Gavin, West End Strategy Team, [email protected] New Martin Pear Israel Fellowship Will Nurture JCC Professionals’ Relationship to Jewish State The 18-month program, … Continued
Predicting the Future: The Wisdom of Vayechi | וַיְחִי | Shabbat Shalom 13 Tevet 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
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By Doron Krakow Predicting the Future: The Wisdom of Vayechi | וַיְחִי This week’s Torah portion, | פָּרָשָׁה describes the final days of Jacob, the third and last of the … Continued
Hope Is Alive in Israel No Matter What the Political Pendulum Does
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By Leah Garber Last Thursday a new government was sworn in in Israel. This 37th government is headed by Benjamin Netanyahu and marks his sixth term as prime minister—longer than … Continued
A Look Back on the Year Ahead | Shabbat Shalom 6 Tevet 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
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By Doron Krakow A Look Back on the Year Ahead It seems like only yesterday we marked the end of 2022, and yet here we are preparing to put 2023 … Continued
Thanks to JCC Talent, I Went From a JCC Kid to a JCC Professional
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by Devra Silverman I am a JCC kid at heart! Growing up in this movement I was fortunate to be involved in so many programs and activities. From preschool to … Continued
Beyond Their Wildest Dreams | Shabbat Shalom 29 Kislev 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
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By Doron Krakow Beyond Their Wildest Dreams What a remarkable few weeks it’s been. The broad and diverse nature of Jewish life and Jewish community have been largely front and center … Continued
Unity, Not Uniformity | Shabbat Shalom 22 Kislev 5783 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
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By Doron Krakow Unity, Not Uniformity Something remarkable happened at the Oshman Family JCC (OFJCC) in Palo Alto, Calif., this past Sunday. Eight hundred people gathered to discuss, debate, and … Continued
How JCulture Helps Our Team Run an Inviting and Welcoming JCC
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By Denise Wolf As a new executive seeking to strengthen the collective experience of our diverse staff and community, I decided that the Youngstown JCC in Ohio should participate in … Continued