“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy“… Israel’s steamy, sticky summer brings with it packed beaches, blue chilled water to escape to, families enjoying the breeze, while flying kites tangle in … Continued
Parashat Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
“Moses, Elazar the Priest, and all the leaders of the assembly went out to meet them outside the camp.” (Numbers 31:13) July 9, 2018 is the 150th anniversary of the … Continued
JCC Association of North America Welcomes Samantha Cohen as New Vice President of JCC Maccabi®
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2018 CONTACT: Sara Koenig, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 917.420.0303 JCC Association of North America Welcomes Samantha Cohen as New Vice President … Continued
JCC Association Announces the Hire of Jennifer Mamlet as Its first Chief Development Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2018 CONTACT: Sara Koenig, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 917.420.0303 JCC Association Announces the Hire of Jennifer Mamlet as Its first Chief … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
“These are the ones counted by Moses and Elazar the Priest, who counted the Children of Israel in the plains of Moab, by the Jordan, near Jericho.” (Numbers 26:63) God … Continued
JCC Association of North America Responds to Conviction of Perpetrator Responsible for Bomb Threats Against JCCs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2018 CONTACT: Sara Koenig, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212.498.9300; Cell: 917.420.0303 JCC Association of North America Responds to Conviction of Perpetrator Responsible for … Continued
Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2:5:9)
“Bilam raised his eyes and saw Israel dwelling according to its tribes, and the spirit of God was upon him.” (Numbers 24:2) Parashat Balak is one of only six parashot, … Continued
Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
“And Moses did as the Lord had commanded; and they went up to Mount Hor before the eyes of all the congregation.” (Numbers 20:27) Parashat Chukat contains the fateful episode … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
“Moses then brought out all the staffs from before the Lord to all the Israelites; each identified and recovered his staff.” (Numbers 17:24) Parashat Korach opens with Korach, a Levite, … Continued
A View from Jerusalem – June 2018
Playing the game The power of sport extends beyond its immediate, most obvious advantages. Yes, it is healthy; sure, it is good for our mind, our soul. No doubt, it … Continued