Modern Miracles Shabbat is near at hand here in Israel, and I’m taking in the sunset along the magnificent Tel Aviv beachfront with my son, Aaron—on leave for the weekend … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-2:23)
“All the people answered as one, saying, ‘All that the Lord has spoken we will do!’ And Moses brought back the people’s words to the Lord.” (Exodus 19:8) Parashat Yitro … Continued
שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם ~ Shabbat Shalom, 12, Sh’vat, 5780
Jewish Inc. Infrastructure isn’t built overnight. The remarkable and unprecedented infrastructure of Jewish communal life has grown and evolved over generations. JCCs and synagogues, day schools and federations, legacy organizations … Continued
21 Jewish Community Camps Awarded Over $1.5M to Strengthen Disabled and Mental Health Services
JCC Association heralds grants from the Foundation for Jewish Camp, Marcus, and Weinberg Foundation NEW YORK — JCC Association of North America is heralding more than $1.5 million in grants … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
“You put out Your right hand/The earth swallowed them.” (Exodus 15:12) Parashat B’shalach describes the parting of the Reed Sea, the Israelites’ escape, and the destruction of Pharaoh’s army (not … Continued
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
“Now the Lord had said to Moses, “Pharaoh will not heed you, in order that My marvels may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 11:9) A short exchange … Continued
Parashat Va’era (Exodus 6:2-9:35)
“Pharaoh’s heart remained stubborn and he did not hearken to them, just as God had spoken.” (Exodus 7:13) Parashat Va’era begins an epic battle of wills between God and Pharaoh. … Continued
A Vow to Keep
Israel’s elections and political disputes were pushed aside yesterday as Israeli leaders joined some 47 world delegates to issue a rallying cry in a fight against anti-Semitism. The first of … Continued
JCC Association of North America Announces Partnership with American Camp Association
JCC Association of North America Announces Partnership with American Camp Association The partnership encourages all JCC day camps to become accredited as a demonstration of having met nationally recognized standards … Continued
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
“Now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me; moreover, I have seen how the Egyptians oppress them.” (Exodus 3:9) Parashat Sh’mot opens Exodus, the second book of the Torah. … Continued