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
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
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