“When any of you presents an offering of cattle to the LORD, you shall choose your offering from the herd or from the flock.” (Leviticus 1:2) Vayikra (“And he called”) … Continued
Major Jewish Organizations Form Emergency Pandemic Coalition
CONTACT: Joe Berkofsky, Vice President, West End Strategy Team [email protected], 201-669-6683 NEW YORK, (March 25, 2020) – Eight major Jewish organizations led by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) formed an … Continued
JCC Association of North America and Dozens of Faith-Based Charities Urge $60B in Federal Coronavirus Stimulus
CONTACT: Joe Berkofsky, Vice President, West End Strategy Team [email protected], 201-669-6683 JCC Movement, a $1.6B economic engine of 164 JCCs and 38,000 workers – among the Jewish community’s largest—joins appeal … Continued
Parashat Vayakhel-P’kudei (Exodus 35:1-40:38)
“So the whole community of the Israelites left Moses’ presence.” (Exodus 35:20) If Parashat Vayakhel were happening this week, it would have been cancelled last week. Vayakhel begins with, “And … Continued
JCCs of North America JSummit, May 3–5, 2020: Cancellation
Nobody expected we’d be where we are today. COVID-19 has created a whole new set of issues, dynamics, and concerns for all of us. As we continue to monitor the … Continued
Parashat Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
“Thus you shall consecrate them so that they may be most holy; whatever touches them shall be consecrated.” (Exodus 30:29) Do you like Chanukkah’s miracle story of one night’s worth … Continued
JCC Association Awards $100,000 to 10 JCCs for Program Models That Broaden Israel Engagement
Inaugural grants focus on dialogue and programming beyond politics and religion to draw communities together NEW YORK —JCC Association of North America, through its inaugural Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC … Continued
Parashat T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10)
“Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron, for glory and splendor.” (Exodus 28:2) Every verse in the Torah is sacred, but some verses pack more punch than others. Parashat T’zaveh … Continued
Israel’s Elections: May Three Be the Charm
Weary and divided, frustrated and disappointed, the Israeli people went back to the polls yesterday for the third time in under a year. As a reminder, the elections for the … Continued
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
“Place the cover on top of the Ark, after depositing inside the Ark the Pact that I will give you.” (Exodus 25:21) Parashat T’rumah introduces a complicated building project: the … Continued