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What You Need to Know About Mutations in "Breast Cancer Genes"
By Jane E. Herman “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day:…
To Begin Anew: A Timely and Timeless Gift
By Jane E. Herman “God gave Adam a secret—and that secret was not how to…
Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is the Epitome of Sukkot to Me
By Andi Meiseles I’ve always been fascinated by transformations of space. In New York, where…
We Israelis Are Tired, but Hope Remains
By Leah Garber The Jewish lifecycle offers us tremendous highs and deep lows, with lots…
How Scenario Planning Helps JCCs Lead the Way in Hard Times
By Sue Gelsey As I look proudly across the JCC field, I see JCCs (Jewish…
Parashat Haazinu: The Song
By Franklin James “Listen, Heavens, I have something to tell you; Attention, Earth, I have…
Early Childhood Educators at the Core of the Community
By Sarah Koffler Apples often symbolize educators and generally come to life in autumn, just…
The Dialectic Truth of Rosh Hashanah
By Dina Rudolph As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many of us struggle with varied emotions.…
Amplifying a Commitment to Anti-Racism in the JCC Movement
By Cherisse Smith “When we revolt it’s not for a particular culture. We revolt simply…
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech: Choosing to Be the Good in Life
By Jane E. Herman “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day:…