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
JCC Movement to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of North America’s Largest Jewish Teen Sports and Community-Building Event: JCC Maccabi Games® Return from Hiatus in 2022
CONTACT Adam Peck, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; 202-531-6408 NEW YORK — After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, JCC Maccabi Games®, a signature event of JCC Maccabi®, will … Continued
JWB Chaplain Warren Receives Military Chaplains Association’s Distinguished Service Award
JWB Chaplain Warren Receives Military Chaplains Association’s Distinguished Service Award Efforts Promote Safe and Meaningful Delivery of Care Throughout the Pandemic NEW YORK — Lieutenant Commander Yonatan M. Warren, a … Continued
JCC Movement Applauds Moment of Silence at Olympics Opening Ceremony
Media Contact Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; 202-765-4290 NEW YORK – A nearly 50-year mission was finally realized this week as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted a … Continued
Parashat Va-et’chanan: How We Can Help Others Journey to the Promised Land
By Sarah Koffler This week we read Parashat Va-et’chanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11), which opens with Moses offering his final words to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. Moses reminds … Continued