By Joy Brand-Richardson Of the last 14 open executive director positions at Jewish Community Centers, nine were filled by current JCC staff, either an assistant executive director moving up in … Continued
Terror doesn’t discriminate
Evil reached us today—Israelis, American Jewish citizens and an innocent Palestinian, all victims of terror attacks. It began when two Israelis were murdered, stabbed in an attack in southern Tel … Continued
Parashat Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
“Shaken, he said, ’How awesome is this place! This is none other than the abode of God and this is the gate of the heavens.’” (Genesis 28:17) Parashat Vayetzei describes … Continued
Illuminating the darkness
Today we mark the first day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. A month in which we celebrate Hanukkah, the holiday that commemorates the victory of the Israelites over the … Continued
Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:8)
“Esau said, “Look, I am going to die, so of what use to me is the birthright?” (Genesis 25:32) Parashat Toldot introduces Esau and Jacob, twin brothers whose rivalry begins … Continued
Parashat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
“And afterward, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah facing Mamre, which is Hebron, in the land of Canaan. “(Genesis 23:19) Parashat Chayei Sarah … Continued
Parashat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-24)
“He planted an eshel in Beer Sheva and there he proclaimed Adonai’s name, God of the Universe.” (Genesis 21:33) Parashat Vayera includes a series of high-stakes encounters: the three strangers/angels … Continued
Parashat Lekh Lekha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)
“As for Me, this is my covenant with you: you shall be a father of a multitude of nations.” (Genesis 17:4) Parashat Lekh Lekha documents the next step in God’s … Continued
Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)
JCC Association joins with rabbis and leaders of the Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Reconstructionist movements and the Conference of Presidents in declaring this weekend, October 16 – 17 (Parshat Noach), … Continued
My Heart is in the East
I am in New York, but my heart is in Israel. Work has called me to America, but the news turns me around so that I face east, worrying about … Continued