FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2017 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212-498-9300; Cell: 202-215-9260 NEW YORK – On Wednesday, JCC Association of North America convened … Continued
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
“It is there that I will set my meetings with you, and I shall speak with you from atop the cover, from between the two cherubs on the ark of … Continued
A View from Jerusalem (March 2017)
Next week the Jewish world will celebrate Purim, a holiday that introduces the concept of anti-Semitism and the demonization of the Jews, whose laws are different from the people of … Continued
JCC Association of North America Outraged by New Rash of Bomb Threats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 27, 2017 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212-498-9300; Cell: 202-215-9260 NEW YORK – In light of a new rash of bomb threats … Continued
Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
“Do not side with the majority to do wrong and do not yield to the mighty to pervert the law.” (Exodus 23:2) If Parashat Yitro is the awe-inspiring and … Continued
JCC Association of North America Expresses Gratitude for Congressional Call on Federal Agencies to Address Bomb Threats, Reinforces Urgent Need for Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2017 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212-498-9300; Cell: 202-215-9260 NEW YORK – Today, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida and U.S. … Continued
JCCs Respond to New Wave of Bomb Threats Quickly, Effectively With Practiced Security Protocols to Keep Communities Safe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UPDATED February 21, 2017 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212-498-9300; Cell: 202-215-9260 All JCCs Impacted Return to Normal Operations JCC Association of North … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-2:23)
“You saw what I did to Egypt; and how I carried you on wings of eagles, and brought you to me.” (Exodus 19:4) Parashat Yitro is named for Moses’ father-in-law, … Continued
A Maccabean dream made for our times – A View From Jerusalem
Today, Feb. 14 marks 121 years since the publication of Theodor Herzl’s landmark publication, Der Judenstaat, also known as “The Jewish State.” In it, Herzl envisioned the founding of a future independent Jewish state during … Continued
Parashat B’shalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16)
“He did not move away from the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire at night from before the people.” (Exodus 13:22) Parashat B’shalach describes a moment of exultation. … Continued