By Barak Hermann I arrived back in Baltimore with a lot on my mind and in my heart. Our group of professional and lay leaders promised not only to bear … Continued
Reflections From My Heart and Mind
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Bearing Witness: Jewish Peoplehood
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By Rabbi Bill Kaplan Am Yisrael Chai |The people of Israel live is the solidarity anthem of our people, an expression of Jewish peoplehood and an affirmation of the continuity … Continued
Devastation, Innovation, and Inspiration
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By Jason Kunzman “God created man because God loves stories.” — Elie Wiesel As our solidarity delegation of 13 leaders from the JCC Movement made our way through Israel during … Continued
The Lesson of the Anemones in Sha’ar HaNegev
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By Betzy Lynch Over the last three years, I have visited Israel’s Sha’ar HaNegev region three times. This incredible community of 10 kibbutzim, one moshav, and one center for Ethiopian … Continued
From Horror and Tragedy to Resilience and Hope
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By Todd Rockoff I have always believed deeply in the power of the JCC Movement as an enterprise that strengthens Jewish peoplehood and builds a profound connection to Israel. The … Continued
History Will Repeat Itself
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By Steve Rogers We have all heard the adage that “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Although, of course, it is true to some extent, there are certain times … Continued
Why I Was Compelled to Visit a War Zone to Bear Witness
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By Marty Schneer I recently returned from the JCC Association Leadership Solidarity Mission to Israel, and as I sat on the flight home reflecting on our trip, I was overcome … Continued
Turning of the Wheel I Shabbat Shalom, 14 Adar I 5784
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By Doron Krakow Turning of the Wheel Among the first JCC communities I visited back in 2017 when I arrived at JCC Association of North America was St. Louis. Lynn … Continued
Day 139: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber Everything but Lonely Imagine your son or daughter, graduating from 12 years of schooling and instead of joining their friends in academic studies, they pack their bags, … Continued
Day 136: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber It’s been 136 days since the greatest disaster befell the State of Israel and the Jewish people since the Holocaust. It’s been 136 nights in which the … Continued