By Angela Tranquille We all know or have heard stories of people who have done wrong and gotten away with it. Stories range from minor offenses, such as stealing candy … Continued
Parashat Noach: Why Was Noah’s Ark So Big?
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How Are JCCs Celebrating National Jewish Book Month?
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By Jane E. Herman November is National Jewish Book Month, and in the age of COVID-19, here’s a sampling of how some Jewish Community Centers are developing new ways to … Continued
Parashat Bereshit: Planned Obsolescence?
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By Joanne Harmon This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Bereshit (Genesis 1:1 – 6:8), tells the Creation story. In it, God creates the world, the natural elements, animals, and humans—as conscience … Continued
What You Need to Know About Mutations in “Breast Cancer Genes”
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By Jane E. Herman “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day: I have put before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life—if you and … Continued
To Begin Anew: A Timely and Timeless Gift
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By Jane E. Herman “God gave Adam a secret—and that secret was not how to begin, but how to begin again.” —Elie Wiesel We are in the midst of a … Continued
Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is the Epitome of Sukkot to Me
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By Andi Meiseles I’ve always been fascinated by transformations of space. In New York, where space comes at a premium, apartment dwellers are famous for making creative use of every … Continued
We Israelis Are Tired, but Hope Remains
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By Leah Garber The Jewish lifecycle offers us tremendous highs and deep lows, with lots of mundane ones in between. The same is true for the Jewish calendar, with Yom … Continued
How Scenario Planning Helps JCCs Lead the Way in Hard Times
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By Sue Gelsey As I look proudly across the JCC field, I see JCCs (Jewish Community Centers and Jewish Community Camps) that remained open during the early months of the … Continued
JCC Maccabi® Update
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After much thoughtful deliberation, JCC Association of North America has announced it will suspend the traditional JCC Maccabi Games® and ArtsFest® in 2021. The lay and professional leadership of … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 7 Tishrei 5781
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Ha’Azinu | הַאֲזִינוּ: Deuteronomy 32: 1-52 I have always had a fascination with books. My home, my desk, my office—all piled high with those I’ve read and those I look … Continued