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
Why Memorial Day Should Matter to the Jewish Community
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Introducing a New Forum for New Times—And Beyond
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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)
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“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
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 14 Iyyar 5780
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Fifteen Words What are we feeling? We’re eight weeks into the shutdown. Eight weeks since our lives were turned upside down. With our doors closed to most of what defines … Continued
JCCs of North America Flagpole
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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)
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“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)
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“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
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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)
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“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
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 23 Nissan, 5780
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L’Dor v’Dor | לדור ודור From Generation to Generation What happens to perspective when we’re living through what can feel like an endless alternative reality? After five weeks of shutdown, … Continued