“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
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
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Our Commitment to Our Community Never Wavers
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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“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
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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
JCC Association Welcomes New Board Members
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At its meeting in May, JCC Association of North America’s board of directors welcomed 14 new members to its ranks. The newly elected individuals represent communities of all sizes from … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
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“Only by lot shall the land be divided, according to the names of their fathers shall they receive it as a possession.” (Numbers 26:55) There is a scene in the … Continued
Parashat Chukat-Balak (Numbers 19:1-25:9)
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“As Balaam looked up and saw Israel encamped tribe by tribe, the spirit of God came upon him.” (Numbers 24:2) We read two parashot (portions) this week because of how … Continued