By Leah Garber “Our hope is still not lost, to be free in our land ‘Hear, O Israel,’ we are all one nation.” — “Am Echad” (One Nation) by Ariel … Continued
Day 361: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber The days of stillness are coming After the great and terrible quake We can now rest a bit on the balcony and collect the fragments of the … Continued
JSummit: Leading a Renaissance of Jewish Pride and Determination
Following JSummit, JCC Association of North America’s premier conference for lay and professional leaders, we asked several leaders throughout the movement to share their diverse takeaways and thoughts about the … Continued
Day 354: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “From the north disaster will be poured out on all who live in the land.” – Book of Jeremiah 1:14 In the last few days, all eyes … Continued
Still Buzzing from JSummit? Catch the Highlights!
After three amazing days full of new ideas, unique experiences, and powerful connections, JCCs of North America’s JSummit 2024 has come to a successful conclusion. Whether you were among the … Continued
Day 349: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the … Continued
ElevatEd Expands Nationwide: Seven New Cities Join Groundbreaking Initiative To Transform Early Childhood Jewish Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2024 CONTACT: Lauren Magy, PR Specialist, JCC Association, l.magy@jcca.org ElevatEd Expands Nationwide: Seven New Cities Join Groundbreaking Initiative To Transform Early Childhood Jewish Education Second Cohort … Continued
A New Chapter: Reflections from a Jewish Army Chaplain
By Rabbi Scott Klein As I reflect on my first conference as an active duty Jewish chaplain, I’m filled with a mix of gratitude, excitement, and a newfound sense of … Continued
Day 333: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber When we played in the sand and I taught you to fall, I never thought you would jump and give it all.… In the green field when … Continued
Day 331: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber יְבָרֶכְךָ יְהוָה, וְיִשְׁמְרֶךָ יָאֵר יְהוָה פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ, וִיחֻנֶּךָּ יִשָּׂא יְהוָה פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ, וְיָשֵׂם לְךָ שָׁלוֹם May the LORD bless thee and keep thee. May the LORD shine … Continued