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 Association of North America Announces Hire of Jeffrey S. Jacob for New CFAO Position
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2022 Media Contact Adam Peck; [email protected]; 202-531-6408 JCC Association of North America Announces Hire of Jeffrey S. Jacob for New CFAO Position Jacob is the … Continued
JCC Movement Volunteers Fulfill Needs at the Ukraine Border
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
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
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
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
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?
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
How the JCC Movement Celebrated Black History Month This Year
By Jane E. Herman As Black History Month draws to a close, JCC Association of North America is pleased to share this round-up of some of the creative and innovative … Continued
Why Our Workplaces Need To Love Their Employees Back
By Mark S. Young In her latest book, “Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone,” labor journalist Sarah Jaffe argues that … Continued