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
Jewish Values in Action: The True Reality of Today’s Israel
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Pioneers | Shabbat Shalom 8 Av 5782 שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
How Our JCCs Celebrated Pride in 2022
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By Jane E. Herman Throughout June from one end of the continent to the other, JCCs observed Pride Month, dedicated to celebrating and amplifying LGBTQ+ culture and supporting LGBTQ+ rights. … Continued
Why We Hope for Quiet… Even if It Doesn’t Last for 40 Years
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By Leah Garber In Judges 3:11 we read: “The land (of Israel) was quiet for forty years.” This phrase repeats itself often in the Bible, summing up periods in which … Continued
Why Going to Uncomfortable Places Enriches Us and Our World
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By JCC Association embRACE Group Last week, in honor of Pride Month and Juneteenth, the staff of JCC Association of North America came together to reflect on the concept of … Continued