Rabbi Irving Elson As is the tradition on Veterans Day, I extend my thanks to all military veterans for their service to our country. On this Veterans Day, I am … Continued
JCC Association Announces David Wax, Longtime Movement Leader, as Nominee to Chair JCC Association Board
JCC Association of North America announces the nomination of David Wax as the next chair of the board. The expected election of new leadership aligns with a period of … Continued
How the Mahloket Matters Methodology Is Improving Discourse in My Community
By Isabel Mares Over the last year and half, we have experienced unprecedented change and challenges under a global pandemic. We also have seen a great many disparities and conflicts … Continued
From the Balfour Declaration to the Winds of Reconciliation
By Leah Garber One hundred and four years ago today, on a day that thundered with explosions from World War I cannons, British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour wrote to … Continued
JCC Association Announces First-Ever JFest, A Virtual Arts Festival
Media Contact Adam Peck; [email protected]; 202-531-6408 170 local JCCs and their communities will be able to access unified, high-quality programming and content from JCC Association. New York, NY —JCC Association … Continued
What a Year It’s Been!
By Sara Sless One of the things I’ve always loved about Israel (after I made aliyah by emigrating from England), is living according to Jewish time. The week’s end is … Continued
The Torah of Re-Opening: The Conflict Between Joy and Sadness
Mark S. Young Throughout this pandemic, I have been fascinated that the most resistance to return regulations—testing requirements, mask-wearing, and the like—comes from adults, not from children. My two kids, … Continued
JWB Jewish Chaplains Council® Announces the Joint Religious Education Program – A Comprehensive Jewish Education Initiative in Partnership With the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps for Service Members and Their Families
CONTACT Adam Peck, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; 202-531-6408 NEW YORK — U.S. military personnel of all faiths and backgrounds are stationed across the globe in the service of their … Continued
The Torah of Re-Opening: Reuniting Amidst Myriad Emotions and Needs
By Mark S. Young As vaccines lift restrictions and allow us to reunite with loved ones and colleagues—perhaps embracing again after a long time apart—how have you reacted? Did you … Continued
Why Visiting Mount Herzl Inspires Jewish Pride
By Leah Garber In his will, Theodor Herzl, visionary of the Jewish state, wrote: “I wish to be buried in the vault beside my father, and to lie there till … Continued