“I said to you at that time, saying, ‘I cannot carry you alone.’” (Deuteronomy 1:9) Parashat D’varim opens the Torah’s fifth and final book. Moses no longer speaks with a … Continued
A View From Jerusalem
“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