By Doron Krakow A Glimpse Back at 5782 Over the past few weeks, JCC Association of North America has made several announcements about departures and pending departures of members of … Continued
Belmonte: Tragedy or Triumph | Shabbat Shalom 29 Av 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
By Doron Krakow Belmonte: Tragedy or Triumph This past Sunday my family returned from a vacation in Portugal. With a son and daughter-in-law in Israel and the rest of us … Continued
Serving Those Who Serve: How Military Families Around the Globe Stay Connected to Their Jewishness
By Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz, Ph.D. The thought of moving to San Diego thrilled Sarah. Her husband, a service member in the Air Force, had been transferred to the sunny Southern … Continued
Jewish Values in Action: The True Reality of Today’s Israel
By Leah Garber At the end of this August weekend in Israel: 55 hours of fighting; 1,100 missiles aimed at Israeli civilian targets; 96% intercepted by the Iron Dome, and … Continued
Pioneers | Shabbat Shalom 8 Av 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
Pioneers This week saw the return of the JCC Maccabi Games®. In this, its 40th year, the Games drew 1,600 Jewish teen athletes from 57 delegations and 67 JCCs across … Continued
If My Grandfather Could See Me Now | Shabbat Shalom, 1 Av, 5782, שבת שלום
If My Grandfather Could See Me Now The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds (HKC) are home to the day camps of 15 New York Jewish Community Centers (JCCs). Each year, three sites … Continued
Taking Stock | Shabbat Shalom, 23 Tamuz, 5782, שבת שלום
By Doron Krakow Taking Stock Yesterday I participated in an orientation for the newest members of the board of JCC Association of North America. It was an opportunity to revisit … Continued
JCC Maccabi®, the Largest Jewish Teen Sports Event in North America, Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary in San Diego
CONTACT Adam Peck, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; 202-531-6408 JCC Maccabi®, the Largest Jewish Teen Sports Event in North America, Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary in San Diego The Games Return … Continued
After 40 Years, Why JCC Maccabi® Matters More Than Ever
With little more than 10 days until the July 31 kick-off of this year’s JCC Maccabi Games®, the excitement is intense. More than 1,600 Jewish teens are set to arrive … Continued
History in Jerusalem | Shabbat Shalom, 16 Tamuz, 5782, שבת שלום
By Doron Krakow History in Jerusalem Last night I attended the Opening Ceremonies of the 21st Maccabiah—the Jewish People’s Olympic Games. Thirty-thousand people filled Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, among them … Continued