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Leaping into Year Two: Reflections from a Jewish Army Chaplain
by Scott Klein As I reflect on my second full JWB Jewish Chaplains Council® (JWB)…
Celebrating Pride, the JCC Movement Way
Across the continent, JCCs honored Pride Month with vibrant events, heartfelt conversations, and moments of…
Day 614: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Staff Sergeant (Res.) Chen Gross, 33, a fighter in a commando brigade,…
After 584 Days, Edan Is Free
By Leah Garber Imagine a typical 20-year-old from the suburbs—a young man with dreams, potential,…
How JCC Camps Strengthen Ties to Israel for Campers
Each summer, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) sends thousands of young Israelis, most of…
Yom HaZikaron: Grief, Heroism, and an Unbreakable Bond
By Leah Garber As long as within our hearts, the Jewish soul sings, As long…
Holocaust Remembrance in the Shadow of October 7
By Leah Garber Did the Holocaust Remembrance siren—the annual mourning wail that pierced Israel’s skies…
10 JCCs and JCC Camps That Are Making Every Day Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, dedicated to awareness and promotion of environmental protection, sustainability, and care…
Day 551: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Dry desert winds carrying dust and sand perfectly mirror Israel’s spirit these…
Day 544: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber A Journey Through Israel’s Heart A group of 13 Jewish Community Center…