By Jane E. Herman God said to Abram, “Go forth from your native land and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you.” —Genesis 12:1 My … Continued
Lech L’cha: Going Forth to a New Jewish Home
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How Lessons From the Pandemic Inspired a Better Professional Development Model
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By Sue Gelsey During the last two years, we’ve all learned to conduct our work differently. We flipped to virtual platforms for programming, Zoom for in-person meetings, and other online … Continued
Eternal Grief and Abundant Joy: A Country’s Delicate Balance
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By Leah Garber As happens every year, writing about Israel’s national holidays—Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day—is difficult for me. My emotions intensify and swell—my great love and … Continued
Why Our Israeli Shlichim Make Me Proud
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By Guy Sela Last month all the shlichim who are working at JCCs, synagogues, day schools, and other Jewish settings in the United States met for the annual shlichim and … Continued
JCC Movement Volunteers Fulfill Needs at the Ukraine Border
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By Alexandra Nyashina From the very first moments of the war in Ukraine, Jewish organizations from Israel and North America have been on the ground to receive and support both … Continued
Why Resilience and Heroism Are Also Part of the Passover Story
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By Leah Garber “In every generation, a person is obligated to see himself as if he had left Egypt: as it is said: “You shall tell your child on that … Continued
Helping the Helpers: Caring for the MESSH of Our Jewish Leaders
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By Mark S. Young and Sara Allen As we continue to navigate the immediate health, financial and political effects of the ongoing pandemic, Jewish community professionals also remain committed to … Continued
Chag Purim Sameach From Israel
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By Sara Sless Imagine this scene for a moment: It’s a Thursday in March and you’re driving to work in Tel Aviv. As usual, the traffic is terrible, so there’s … Continued
Israel Will Not Stand Idly By
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By Leah Garber The horrors of the war in Ukraine are intensifying daily. Our eyes see the pictures, our hearts feel the sorrow, our ears hear the distress and despair … Continued
What Do Queen Esther and Henrietta Szold Have in Common?
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By Leah Garber One hundred and ten years ago today, Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, among the largest international Jewish women’s volunteer organizations, was founded by Henrietta Szold. … Continued