“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
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
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A View from Jerusalem (March 2017)
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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
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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)
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“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
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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
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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)
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“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
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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)
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“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
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
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“The length of time that the Israelites lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.” (Exodus 12:40) Parashat Bo describes the final two plagues, darkness and the slaying of … Continued