By Jane E. Herman With roots that date back to 1915, Black History Month, according to the website of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, … Continued
Celebrating Black History Month at JCCs Across the Continent
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Parashat Mishpatim: The Mission of the People of Israel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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