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
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