“Moses said to the children of Gad and the children of Reuben, ‘Shall your brothers go out to battle while you settle here?’” (Numbers 32:6) We read two parashot (portions) … Continued
Pivoting in the Pandemic to Support Our Community
by Jane E. Herman At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, JCC Association of North America quickly pivoted to provide useful, meaningful content and resources to JCCs (Jewish Community Centers … Continued
JCC Association Welcomes New Board Members
At its meeting in May, JCC Association of North America’s board of directors welcomed 14 new members to its ranks. The newly elected individuals represent communities of all sizes from … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
“Only by lot shall the land be divided, according to the names of their fathers shall they receive it as a possession.” (Numbers 26:55) There is a scene in the … Continued
Parashat Chukat-Balak (Numbers 19:1-25:9)
“As Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the spirit of God came upon him.” (Numbers 24:2) We read two parashot (portions) this week because of how … Continued
Celebrating Pride in a Pandemic: A Round-Up From the JCC Movement
by Jane E. Herman Recently, in preparing to write this blog post, I asked JCC marketers to “please let me know how COVID-19 has affected your Pride Month events and … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
“And your uplifted donation shall be regarded by you as the grain from the threshing floor and the fullness of the wine press.” (Numbers 18:27) Imagine: a wealthy member of … Continued
We’re a Jewish Military Family and I Would Not Change That for the World
by Naama Krauz As an active duty Navy family, we’ve had the distinct privilege of having spent almost the entirety of our time together living overseas. Living in such unique … Continued
JCamps Shabbat Shalom/Shavua Tov
JCamps Shabbat Shalom/Shavua Tov A weekly series with Rick Recht, guest artists, and JCC leadership JCamps Shabbat Shalom/Shavua Tov is a six-week, 12-segment video series designed to help … Continued
Parashat Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
“If Adonai desires us, He will bring us to this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey.” (Numbers 14:8) Sh’lach L’cha tells the … Continued