“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
Parashat Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16)
“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
JCCs Respond Quickly, Effectively With Practiced Security Protocols to Keep Communities Safe in Response to Bomb Threats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2017 CONTACT: Samantha Kupferman, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; Office: 212-498-9300; Cell: 202-215-9260 JCC Association of North America collaborates with local JCCs, law enforcement, to … Continued
Parashat Va’era(Exodus 6:2-9:35)
“Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, ‘This is the finger of God…’” (Exodus 8:19) Parashat Va’era pits God’s might against Pharaoh’s stubbornness. The first several plagues convince Pharaoh’s sorcerers to … Continued
Parashat Sh’mot (Exodus 1:1-6:1)
“God said to Moses in Midian, “Go, return to Egypt, for all the people who seek your life have died.” (Exodus 4:19) Parashat Sh’mot is the first parasha, or portion, … Continued