Three Jewish Community Camps (JCCs) Receive FJC Funding to Launch Innovative Programming Efforts Will Increase Year-Round and Lifelong Jewish Engagement NEW YORK — JCC Association of North America is pleased to … Continued
Parashat Vayishlach: Finding Peace and Blessings in Reconciliation
By Annette McCann This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43), focuses on Jacob in the days leading up to his reunion with his older, twin brother Esau. Jacob has … Continued
Zionism 3.0 Experience Goes Totally Virtual for First Time as JCCs Worldwide Host forums on Israel-Diaspora Relations
Contact: Lauren Silverman, West End Strategy Team [email protected], P: (917) 603-6433 Zionism 3.0 Experience Goes Totally Virtual for First Time as JCCs Worldwide Host forums on Israel-Diaspora Relations Sixth annual … Continued
Zionism 3.0: Reimagining Diaspora-Israel Relations
By Zack Bodner Think about the Jews you know— both in the Diaspora and in Israel. Now, among them, do you know a Diaspora Jew whose relationship with Israel has … Continued
Thanksgiving Goings-On in the JCC Movement
By Jane E. Herman American Thanksgiving traditionally is celebrated at home in the company of family and friends. Of course, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing is as it should … Continued
Parashat Vayeitze: Where Disappointment and Gratitude Co-Exist
By Vanessa Stark Waye This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in the U.S., acknowledging and giving thanks for all the bounties we have received this year! Have you been counting your … Continued
Parashah Toldot: How Jacob and Esau Can Help Us Bring Out the Best in Ourselves and Others
By Sarah Koffler This Shabbat, we will read from Parashah Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28.9), which includes the story of Isaac and Rebekah’s children, Esau and Jacob. After fertility issues and Isaac’s … Continued
Remembering Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
By Samantha Cohen Saturday, November 7, 2020 is a day I’ll never forget. With my windows wide open amidst unseasonably warm weather in New York City, I could hear the … Continued
Parashat Chayei Sarah: Permission to Live Fully
By Isabel Mares “Pain is important: how we evade it, how we succumb to it, how we deal with it, how we transcend it.” – Audre Lorde “Love is the … Continued
RootOne Marcus Foundation Grant Supports JCC Association Teen Trips to Israel
New Funding Strengthens Students’ Jewish Identity, Preparing Them for Campus Life NEW YORK — JCC Association of North America is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from … Continued