By Leah Garber Dry desert winds carrying dust and sand perfectly mirror Israel’s spirit these days as Pesach preparations unfold. The ritual spring cleaning, pots steaming with traditional delicacies, and … Continued
Day 544: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber A Journey Through Israel’s Heart A group of 13 Jewish Community Center CEOs who participated in JCC Association’s Kivunim onboarding program in recent years—sponsored by the Mandel … Continued
A Round Up of Purim Fun in the JCC Movement!
During March, JCCs from Florida to Calgary and from California to Boston all hopped on the Purim celebration bandwagon. Costume parades, bouncy houses, and hamantaschen were plentiful, and crafts, face … Continued
Day 529: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber “It Feels Good to Do Good” In partnership with the Ruach Tova (Good Spirit) Foundation, a part of the global business and philanthropic network Arison Group, Israel … Continued
JCC Association Partners With Brandeis University for Executive Leadership Seminar on Israel and Antisemitism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lauren Magy, JCC Association of North America, [email protected] JCC Association Partners With Brandeis University for Executive Leadership Seminar on Israel and Antisemitism JCC Association of North America, in … Continued
JDAAIM: A Catalyst for Inclusion Work Year Round
by Sierra Weiss As the end of the year approaches, I begin to think about what programming I want to bring to the JCC Movement for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, … Continued
How JCCs Can Continue To Stretch the Bounds of Inclusion
by Sharoni Sibony When JCC Association of North America was preparing to launch its campaign, Eight Guiding Principles for Accessibility and Inclusion, I was commissioned to illustrate the principles—a huge … Continued
Day 503: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber For we are all, yes all of us, one living human tapestry, and when one of us departs, something within us dies.” – Moti Hammer In this … Continued
500 Days: When Every Second Is an Eternity
By Leah Garber For 73 hostages still trapped in Gaza’s darkness, time has lost its meaning. Yesterday mirrors today, which will echo into tomorrow. Yet this 500th day bears a … Continued
JCC Association Welcomes Cohort 13 of Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship
JCC Association of North America is proud to announce the 13th cohort of the Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship, a 12-month program designed for JCC professionals who work directly with teenagers … Continued