“The Children of Israel did everything that the Lord commanded Moses, so did they do.” (Numbers 1:54) Parashat B’midbar opens the fourth book of the Torah, also called B’midbar, in … Continued
“Shalom Sesame” and Grover Are Returning to the Sheva Center
Who can resist a lovable, cute, furry blue monster? Not me. Ten years ago, in 2010, Sesame Workshop, creator of “Shalom Sesame,” launched a new 12-part series of the show, introducing … Continued
Why Memorial Day Should Matter to the Jewish Community
It was 4:30 a.m., hours before daybreak. Four of us marched to the waiting plane—the U.S. Secretary of Defense, a general, a colonel, and me. Climbing into the cargo … Continued
Introducing a New Forum for New Times—And Beyond
Welcome to the inaugural post on JCC Association of North America’s blog! We’re glad you’ve found our newest communication space. Here, a cadre of contributors will regularly keep you up-to-date … Continued
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
“For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as servants are sold.” (Leviticus 25:42) Parashat B’chukotai is the last … Continued
JCCs of North America Flagpole
A weekly rally of solidarity and song with Rick Recht, JCC leaders, clergy, and families on Facebook Live The Staenberg Family Foundation has launched the JCCs (Jewish Community Camps) of North … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“And you shall add to each stack pure frankincense; this shall be the memorial portion for the bread, a fire offering to God.” (Leviticus 23:7) Parashat Emor is called Torat … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall have an honest balance, honest weights, honest dry measures, and honest liquid measures. I the LORD am your God who freed you from the land of Egypt.” (Leviticus … Continued
From Mourning to Celebrating
Today, on Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the State of Israel shed its 24 hours of sorrow commemorating Yom HaZikaron, Israel Memorial Day, for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
“As long as the disease is upon him, he will be ritually impure. He should remain isolated. His place should be outside the camp.” (Leviticus 13:46) We read two parashot … Continued