Each summer, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) sends thousands of young Israelis, most of whom have completed their military service, to Jewish summer camps across North America as shlichim … Continued
Yom HaZikaron: Grief, Heroism, and an Unbreakable Bond
By Leah Garber As long as within our hearts, the Jewish soul sings, As long as forward to the East, To Zion, looks the eye – Our hope is not … Continued
Holocaust Remembrance in the Shadow of October 7
By Leah Garber Did the Holocaust Remembrance siren—the annual mourning wail that pierced Israel’s skies at precisely 10 a.m., cleaving both heavens and hearts—somehow cross the bleeding divide between Israel … Continued
10 JCCs and JCC Camps That Are Making Every Day Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, dedicated to awareness and promotion of environmental protection, sustainability, and care of the natural world. Learn how these 10 JCCs and JCC Camps are making every … Continued
Day 551: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Dry desert winds carrying dust and sand perfectly mirror Israel’s spirit these days as Pesach preparations unfold. The ritual spring cleaning, pots steaming with traditional delicacies, and … Continued
Day 544: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber A Journey Through Israel’s Heart A group of 13 Jewish Community Center CEOs who participated in JCC Association’s Kivunim onboarding program in recent years—sponsored by the Mandel … Continued
A Round Up of Purim Fun in the JCC Movement!
During March, JCCs from Florida to Calgary and from California to Boston all hopped on the Purim celebration bandwagon. Costume parades, bouncy houses, and hamantaschen were plentiful, and crafts, face … Continued
Day 529: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “It Feels Good to Do Good” In partnership with the Ruach Tova (Good Spirit) Foundation, a part of the global business and philanthropic network Arison Group, Israel … Continued
JCC Association Partners With Brandeis University for Executive Leadership Seminar on Israel and Antisemitism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lauren Magy, JCC Association of North America, [email protected] JCC Association Partners With Brandeis University for Executive Leadership Seminar on Israel and Antisemitism JCC Association of North America, in … Continued
JDAAIM: A Catalyst for Inclusion Work Year Round
by Sierra Weiss As the end of the year approaches, I begin to think about what programming I want to bring to the JCC Movement for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, … Continued