By Jane E. Herman According to Jewish tradition, Beit Shammai (the House of Shammai) and Beit Hillel (the House of Hillel) disagreed about everything—including how to light the hanukkiyah, the … Continued
Eight Bright Lights From the JCC Field
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JWB Jewish Chaplains® Awarded PJ Library Grant to Enrich Outreach to Jewish Military Families
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NEW YORK — JWB Jewish Chaplains Council® (JWB), a signature program of JCC Association of North America, has received a grant of $15,000 from PJ Library’s Alliance partners to expand … Continued
Rabbi Chaplain Yaakov B. Bindell Promoted to Rank of Colonel in Air National Guard
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Rabbi Chaplain Yaakov B. Bindell Promoted to Rank of Colonel in Air National Guard Highest Ranking Jewish Military Chaplain in the Air National Guard NEW YORK — JCC Association of North … Continued
Three Jewish Community Camps (JCCs) Receive FJC Funding to Launch Innovative Programming
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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