By Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz, Ph.D. We last left the Israelites standing at the foot of Mount Sinai, and this week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), picks up in the same … Continued
How Child Wellness Is Promoting Inclusion in the JCC Movement
By Mackenzie Adams One of my colleagues recently wrote about the seven Jewish lenses that guide the work of JCC Association of North America’s Sheva Center. The lens of tzelem … Continued
Parashat Yitro: Lessons in Leadership 101
By Sara Sless I was honored and humbled when, a while back, I was invited to write a d’var Torah (a commentary on the weekly Torah portion). Immediately, I thought … Continued
Leading the Way With a Big Tent Open to All
By Todd Rockoff and Scott Ehrlich As we enter Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)—a unified effort among Jewish organizations and communities worldwide to raise awareness and foster inclusion … Continued
New Partnership Offers Israel Education Certificate to JCC Professionals
New Partnership Offers Israel Education Certificate to JCC Professionals Initiative will expand depth of Israel education in JCCs across North America NEW YORK, NY—JCC Association of North America joins the … Continued
Parashat Beshalach: The Short Road Isn’t Always the Best Road
By Rabbi Irving A. Elson Growing up, certain phrases uttered by my dad always struck panic in my family: “Yeah, I think I can fix that!” “This doesn’t seem so … Continued
Remembering the Four Chaplains: 78nd Anniversary of the Sinking of the USS Dorchester
“Four Chaplains Day” every February 3, commemorates the sinking of the USS Dorchester, a military transport carrying about 900 U.S. Army troops during World War II, and the “Four … Continued
How the JCC Movement Is Celebrating Tu B’Shvat
By Jane E. Herman Although it’s the middle of winter for many of us in North America, in Israel, it’s time to celebrate trees and the earth as they awaken … Continued
The JCC Movement Honors MLK’s Legacy
By Jane Herman “We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Long devoted to non-violent efforts … Continued
Parashat Vaera: You, Too, Have a Voice
By Mark S. Young King George VI: Listen to me! Listen to me! Lionel Logue: Why would I waste my time listening to you? King George VI: Because I have … Continued