JCC Association of North America
We lead and connect the JCC Movement, advancing and enriching North American Jewish life.
16-Month Training Program Helps Advance Jewish Life in North America NEW YORK — JCC Association of North America is pleased to announce that seven JCC professionals have been selected to … Continued
By Joshua J. Chinsky Conceptually, most people know that Jews serve in the American armed forces. And yet, to meet or know a Jewish service member first-hand, active or veteran, … Continued
The Wisdom of Hillel the Elder Perhaps the most well-known story we have about Hillel the Elder, one of the foremost religious leaders of our people in the decades immediately … Continued
By Sue Gelsey Every family has its own customs for holiday gatherings and family dinners. These conventions clarify who hosts, who is invited, where people sit, and the general flow … Continued
By Leah Garber Today marks the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Israel’s Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. With his casual gaze and distinctive forelock (in his younger days), Rabin was … Continued
By Mark S. Young Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a … Continued
By Sara Sless I tried—I really did—to find something to write about that has nothing to do with COVID-19. It’s a bit like trying to have a Zoom call that … Continued
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
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
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
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