by Annie Keith As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold, it became increasingly clear that the Hineni: 4-day JResponder training orientation scheduled for March 23-26 in Houston would be postponed. … Continued
Parashat Va-etchanan (Deut. 3:23-7:11)
“Let me, I pray, cross over and see the good land on the other side of the Jordan, that good hill country, and the Lebanon.” (Deuteronomy 3:23) Last week, Moses … Continued
In the Face of Inequality and Injustice: What Are JCCs Doing?
by Jane E. Herman Following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis at the end of May, protesters filled America’s streets, demanding racial equality and justice. As the “Jewish town square” in … Continued
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
“On the other side of the Jordan, in the land of Moab, Moses undertook to expound this Torah, saying.” (Deuteronomy 1:5) Parashat D’varim opens the fifth and final book of … Continued
Our Commitment to Our Community Never Wavers
By Martin G. Englisher Throughout my four-decade career at the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, the neighborhood’s demographics have changed. As the number of Jews in Northern … Continued
Normality is in Our DNA, But Not This Summer
By Leah Garber Israeli summers boast an endless holiday atmosphere. Dressed in casual, light-colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats, people fill the streets—on their way to and from the beach, enjoying … Continued
Philanthropic Visionaries Sharon and David Wax Donate $3.6 Million to JCC Movement
Generosity to help ensure a vibrant, strong Jewish community endures in North American life long into the future NEW YORK — JCC Association of North America deeply thanks Sharon and … Continued
Resilience in the Face of Traumatic Events
by Maggie Feinstein Nearly two years ago, on October 27, 2018, Pittsburgh experienced a never-anticipated event, the result of which we live with every day: the shooting at the Tree … Continued
Parashat Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
“Moses said to the children of Gad and the children of Reuben, ‘Shall your brothers go out to battle while you settle here?’” (Numbers 32:6) We read two parashot (portions) … Continued
Pivoting in the Pandemic to Support Our Community
by Jane E. Herman At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, JCC Association of North America quickly pivoted to provide useful, meaningful content and resources to JCCs (Jewish Community Centers … Continued