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
JCC Association Welcomes New Board Members
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Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
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“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)
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“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
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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)
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“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
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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
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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)
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“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
We Must Be the Light in the Darkness
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by Natalia Fisher Walking through the doors for the first time in two months, I was shocked at how I felt. I did not expect to feel this way. Without … Continued
Parashat B’ha-alot’cha (Numbers 8:1-12:16)
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“And let Aaron designate the Levites before the Lord as an elevation offering from the Israelites, that they may perform the service of the Lord.” (Numbers 8:11) There is a … Continued