2026

eJewish Philanthropy / March 27 / Your Daily Phil: Pic of the Day: JCC of Greater Pittsburgh

Jewish Independent Online / March 27 / JCC Maccabi in Toronto

A.P. / March 20 / Pete Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric draws renewed scrutiny after the US goes to war with Iran

U.S. Army / March 18 / Every Chaplain a Recruiter: helping recruit the next generation for the Army Chaplain Corps

Jewish Independent Online / March 13 / Jews shine in Canucks colours

JTA / March 6 / Jewish groups ask Pentagon to stop Messianic chaplains from wearing Jewish insignia

eJewish Philanthropy / March 6 / JCC Global’s ‘Good to Great’ offers international lifeline to Ukrainian communities under fire

Silive.com / March 4 / Staten Island JCC sends 24 teens to antisemitism summit in NYC

JNS Wire / March 3 / NYC Jewish teen summit on antisemitism highlights education, community-building

eJewish Philanthropy / February 27 / Your Daily Phil: What We’re Watching: New York Jewish Teen Summit

The Times of Israel (The Blogs) / February 19 / Blaming Jewish legacy organizations for tarnishing Zionism is “Tommy Boy” logic

eJewish Philanthropy / February 18 / You don’t get to define me

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / February 10 / New JCCPGH Israel Engagement Series aims for people to ‘come curious, leave wiser’

The Rabbi and the Other Guy / February 7 / The Magic of Maccabi with Sam Cohen and Mark Pattis 

eJewish Philanthropy / February 6 / Want to take inclusion from principle to practice? The JCC movement shows what’s possible 

Jewish Herald-Voice / February 5 / Former Houstonian to be executive director of JCCA of North America’s new Center for Jewish Peoplehood 

Jewish Community Voice / February 4 / A Day of sport, pride, and connection: Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games 2026 

eJewish Philanthropy / February 2 / Your Daily Phil: What We’re Watching: Mifgash 

Jewish Press of Tampa Bay / February 2 / Glazer JCC Launches JWB Passport to Support Jewish Military 

Jewish Press of Tampa Bay / February 2 / Rochelle Walk: Offering Time, Expertise and Vision 

Detroit Jewish News / January 29 / From Maccabi Host Family to Marriage: A Detroit–Houston Love Story

eJewish Philanthropy / January 29 / Your Daily Phil: Transitions: Deann Forman 

Jewish Insider / January 29 / Daily Kickoff: Word on the Street: Deann Forman 

San Diego Jewish World / January 28 / Jews in the news: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026: Deann Forman 

Community Rec Magazine / January 28 / JCC Association of North America Names Deann Forman as Executive Director of the Center for Innovation and Impact

Detroit Jewish News / January 16 / Quick Hits | So, the JCC Maccabi Games are in Toronto, Eh? 

Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle / January 14 / JCC Maccabi Games open for participants 

Baltimore Jewish Times / January 13 / Third Space Enters Its Third Year in 2026 

eJewish Philanthropy / January 12 / Your Daily Phil: What We’re Watching: JCC Association winter board meeting 

Jewish Herald-Voice / January 8 / Couples credit Houston Maccabi Games with their connections 

Philanthropy News Digest / January 7 / JCC Association restructures to increase offerings, collaboration and staff 

eJewish Philanthropy / January 7 / JCC Association restructures to increase offerings, collaboration and staff 

STL Jewish Light / January 6 / How Jewish St. Louis quietly reinvented itself over 25 years 

2025

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / December 28 / A look back at 2025: Stories of significance  

Jewish Herald-Voice / December 25 / Houston Maccabi coaches reflect on 30th anniversary

JNS / December 24 / Austinite rabbi brings view on ‘broad’ Jewish needs to JCC umbrella group 

The Rabbi & the Other Guy / December 18 / A True Place of Welcome: The Importance of JCCs in Community Life  

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / December 18 / The J recruiting volunteers, teen athletes in preparation for hosting JCC Maccabi Games 

Jewish Exponent / December 16 / Kaiserman JCC Celebrates Upgrades, Looks Ahead 

Jewish Insider / December 15 / Serving faith and nation: The rabbis bringing light to U.S. troops on Europe’s front lines 

Jewish Herald-Voice / December 11 / Houston celebrates 30 years of Maccabi 

Jewish Herald-Voice / December 11 / Joel Dinkin named the J’s MVP 

Jewish Herald-Voice / December 11 / Joel Dinkin retiring after decades of service to JCC, Jewish community 

Baltimore Jewish Times / December 11 / From Students to Maccabees 

This is Forest Hills / December 10 / Chanukah & Christmas Historic Postcards Spreading The Light Preserving Festive Traditions By Reviving Deltiology Treasures 

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / December 10 / Uplifting community, reporting the truth: Help keep us strong 

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / December 4 / J staff attend conference of national JCCs 

San Diego Jewish World / December 2 / Jewish Political Briefing: Carrie Lipton 

eJewish Philanthropy / December 3 / Your Daily Phil: Transitions: Carrie Lipton 

Community Rec Magazine / December 2 / JCC Association of North America Names Carrie Lipton as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer 

Detroit Jewish News / November 28 / Detroit Maccabi Will Head to Toronto 

Arizona Jewish Post / November 25 / Z3@Tucson Brings Community Together to Talk about Israel, Jewish Life , and Jewish Peoplehood 

Austin Business Journal / November 25 / Shalom Austin undergoing leadership transition 

Jewish Community Voice / November 25 / Cherry Hill East’s Jewish football friends win games, smash stereotypes 

Jewish Insider / November 25 / Daily Kickoff: Word on the Street: Daniel A. Septimus 

JNS / November 25 / JCC Association of North America appoints Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus as executive director of the Center for Jewish Peoplehood

Community Rec Magazine / November 24 / JCC Association of North America Names Daniel Septimus Executive Director of Center for Jewish Peoplehood 

eJewish Philanthropy / November 24 / Your Daily Phil: Transitions: Rabbi Daniel A. Septimus 

Jewish Standard / November 20 / Elevated by ElevatEd! 

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / November 13 / The J hosts annual meeting, announces new board members 

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / November 13 / The J staff attend professional conference of national JCCs

Community Rec Magazine / November 11 / JCC Movement Comes Together in Minneapolis for ProCon 2025 

Jewish Independent / November 7 / JCC Maccabi in Toronto 

STL Jewish Light / November 2 / The game bringing St. Louis’ Jewish families together, one team at a time 

Jewish Community Voice / October 31 / A community’s commitment to memory and resilience 

Atlanta Jewish Times / October 31 / Then & Now: Atlanta JCC Continues to Grow & Expand Its Reach 

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / October 30 / The J celebrates first cohort of Building Community Leadership Council 

eJewish Philanthropy / October 30 / Your Daily Phil: Pic of the Day: ProCon 2025 

eJewish Philanthropy / October 24 / Your Daily Phil: What We’re Watching: ProCon 2025 (October 27 and October 28 edition) 

Jewish Journal / October 23 / Parents: For the Love of G-d, Make a Jewish Choice in 5786 

TAPinto Cranford / October 9 / The JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains in partnership with Union County Clergy Remember the October 7 Attack on Israel and Focus on Reflection, Hope and Community 

The Jerusalem Post / October 4 / Partnering for progress: Amitim founder on helping Israelis get out of the rut – opinion 

The Jewish World / October 2 / October films at SJCC to focus on Oct. 7 massacre; Commemoration set for Oct. 5 

eJewish Philanthropy / October 1 / Oct. 7 memorial preparations fraught as American Jews yearn for hostage return, grapple with war 

eJewish Philanthropy / September 29 / In the wake of disaster, a love letter 

eJewish Philanthropy / September 26 / Your Daily Phil: Birthdays: Barak Hermann 

Detroit Jewish News / September 26 / Maccabi — More Than Just Games 

Detroit Jewish News / September 26 / Karen Gordon Will Help Select International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 

eJewish Philanthropy / September 25 / From recreation to renewal: The role of Z3 in the evolution of JCCs as centers for Jewish belonging 

Jewish Arizona / September 19 / Valley athletes shined at JCC Maccabi Games in Tucson  

Arizona Jewish Post / September 19 / Tucson J will host Z3@Tucson: Building Our Shared Future 

Jewish Herald-Voice / September 18 / Houston athletes shine at JCC Maccabi Games

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / September 18 / Tranin Fund supports Holocaust education, Jewish identity and free press 

SRE Network / September 18 / Stories of Impact: JCC Association Advances Psychological Safety

eJewish Philanthropy / September 18 / Your Daily Phil: Pic of the Day: JCC Maccabi and Governor Shapiro 

Community Rec Magazine / September 11 / Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Appoints Sue Gelsey as CEO 

eJewish Philanthropy / September 5 / Your Daily Phil: Jennifer Mamlet 

Columbus Jewish News / September 4 / Ohio teens reflect on JCC Maccabi experience 

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / September 4 / Kansas City to celebrate countdown to 2026 Maccabi Games 

PR Newswire / September 4 / Jennifer Mamlet Named Chief Development Officer at the Ad Council 

Fortune / September 4 / These are the female exec moves to watch this week

Jewish Press of Tampa Bay / September 1 / Local Teen Builds Pride and Skills on National Stage 

Jewish Louisville / August 31 / Gold, Silver, and Lifelong Connections: Team Kentucky’s 2025 JCC Maccabi Games Experience 

The Jewish News of Northern California / August 29 / Local teens call JCC Maccabi Games in Tucson a ‘great experience’ 

Long Island Herald / August 29 / Bellmore-Merrick baseball stars help S.J. Hammer repeat at Maccabi Games 

Jewish Link / August 28 / Gold Rush: JCC of the Jersey Shore Shines in Maccabi Games 

Newsday / August 28 / Sid Jacobson JCC 17U baseball team golden again at Maccabi Games 

The Jewish World / August 28 / The Capital Region JCC Maccabi Games delegation returns from Pittsburgh competition 

The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / August 28 / Kansas City athletes medal at 2025 JCC Maccabi Games 

Alberta Jewish News / August 27 / Local teens compete at JCC Maccabi Campus Games amid global tensions 

Atlanta Jewish Times / August 27 / Atlanta 15U Baseball Brings Home Gold 

The Forward / August 25 / Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright built only one synagogue. It’s now a growing congregation. 

The Media Line / August 24 / Vaughan, Canada Honors Honey and Barry Sherman With Park, Arena Dedicated to Community and Sports 

Los Gatan / August 22 / 2025 JCC Maccabi Games haul

Jewish Link / August 22 / Gold Rush: JCC of the Jersey Shore Shines in Maccabi Games 

Baltimore Jewish Times / August 21 / 2025 JCC Maccabi Games 

Jewish Herald-Voice / August 21 / Team Israel 18U Softball overcomes hatred, adversity at Spain tournament 

Jewish Link / August 21 / JCC Maccabi: More Than Just a Game 

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / August 20 / Letters to the Editor: JCC Maccabi Games 

Jewish Herald-Voice / August 19 / Raymond E. Plotkin Maccabi Tennis Scholarship awards 1st repeat winner 

Baltimore Jewish Times / August 18 / Baltimore’s JCC Maccabi Games Delegation Wins Multiple Medals 

Long Island Press / August 18 / Sid Jacobson JCC athletes win gold at inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games

Detroit Jewish News / August 17 / Israeli Scouts Caravan Brings Music, Culture and Community Spirit to The J  

TribLive / August 16 / Fox Chapel swimmers earn medals, enjoy opportunity to compete in Maccabi Games 

Baltimore Business Journal / August 15 / Baltimore-area Jewish group promotes long-tenured local to CEO 

Extra Inning Softball / August 14 / A Summer to Remember for Israel’s 18U Softball Team 

JMore / August 14 / Paul Lurie Named CEO of JCC of Greater Baltimore 

CityBiz / August 14 / JCC of Greater Baltimore Appoints Paul Lurie as CEO 

Baltimore Jewish Times / August 14 / Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore Names New CEO 

eJewish Philanthropy / August 14 / On and off the playing field, JCC Maccabi Games play a crucial role for Jewish teens  

Cleveland.com / August 14 / Cleveland teens have experience of a lifetime at world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event 

The Jewish Chronicle / August 13 / JCC Maccabi Campus Games – Team GB Shines in Pittsburgh 

Atlanta Jewish Times / August 13 / Team Atlanta Dominates at JCC Maccabi Games 

TAP Into / August 12 / JCC of Central NJ 15 & Under Coed Maccabi Hockey Team, Led by Local Standouts, Stuns Long Island with Late Rally to Claim Bronze 

Philadelphia Jewish Exponent / August 11 / Maccabi Games Medal for a Local 

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / August 11 / Olympic medalist Ori Sasson on focus, fear and moment that matter 

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / August 10 / Teamwork and preparation kept JCC Maccabi Campus Games safe and joyful 

Arizona Daily Star / August 10 / Local opinion: In antisemitic perception, no daylight between Israel, Jews

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / August 8 / Maccabi athletes take the field at Pirates game, celebrating Jewish pride

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / August 8 / Social media star Montana Tucker inspires Jewish youth IRL at Maccabi Games

Religion News Service / August 7 / Olympic-style teen games celebrate Jewish pride through sports 

Pittsburgh Post Gazette / August 6 / Maccabi Games offer Jewish athletes safe haven, chance to connect in Pittsburgh community 

WPXI / August 6 / Pittsburgh hosting JCC Maccabi Games, largest Jewish youth event in the world 

eJewish Philanthropy / August 6 / Your Daily Phil: Pic of the Day: Inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games 

Washington Jewish Week / August 5 / JCC of Greater Washington Competes in 2025 JCC Maccabi Games in Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / August 5 / Jewish pride shared, tributes paid at JCC Maccabi Campus Games Opening Ceremonies 

CBS News Pittsburgh / August 4 / JCC Maccabi Games back in Pittsburgh for first time since 1997

KGUN9 / August 4 / Teenage sports news reporters capture Maccabi Games in the Foothills

CBS News Pittsburgh / August 4 / Thousands of teens to participate in largest Jewish youth event in the world in Pittsburgh this week 

90.5 WESA / August 4 / The JCC Maccabi Games return to Pittsburgh after 28 years

Action News JAX / August 3 / JCA Jacksonville team competes in national Maccabi Games August 3–8 

Mt. Lebanon Magazine / August 1 / Maccabi Campus Games comes to Pitt next week

Arizona Jewish Post / August 1 / The Maccabi Experience: What it Means to Jewish Teens 

Arizona Jewish Post / August 1 / Beyond Sports at the Maccabi Games: JCC Cares and Star Reporters 

Daxko / July 31 / How JCC Leaders Are Navigating Operational Complexity to Drive Growth

KGUN9 / July 31 / A glimpse inside the Tucson JCC Maccabi Games

Arizona Jewish Post / July 31 / Swimmers Dive Into Friendly Competition at Tucson JCC Maccabi Games 

Arizona Jewish Post / July 30 / Maccabi Games Opening Ceremony a High-Energy Spectacle 

Arizona Daily Star / July 30 / JCC Maccabi Games put Tucson on display, connects teens around the globe

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / July 30 / Chronicle poll results: Pittsburgh Maccabi Games 

Arizona Jewish Post / July 29 / The Circle of Life (Apropos the JCC Maccabi Games) 

KGUN9 / July 29 / Jewish families host hundreds of teens from around the world for Maccabi Games 

The Morning Voice / July 29 / Civic Engagement—Local issues roundup…Maccabi Games…Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher 

Arizona Daily Star / July 28 / Jewish teen athletes converge in Tucson for Olympic-style games

KVOA / July 28 / 2025 JCC Maccabi Games kick off with opening ceremony in Tucson 

KOLD / July 28 / Disabled teens, young adults compete in Tucson’s JCC Maccabi Games 

Pittsburgh Business Times / July 25 / Guest Viewpoint: 2025 JCC Maccabi Campus Games highlight the power of partnership 

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / July 25 / Coaching, competing and connecting: Team Pittsburgh gears up for JCC Maccabi Games 

University Times / July 24 / Maccabi Games will cause minor disruptions on campus Aug. 3-8

JNS / July 24 / JCC Games set to take place in Tucson and Pittsburgh

Cleveland Jewish News / July 24 / JCC Games set to take place in Tucson and Pittsburgh 

Rough Draft Atlanta / July 24 / Y’alla’s Youth 

Arizona Jewish Post / July 24 / JPSA Security Director: Vigilance, Reporting Can Keep Small Problems from Escalating

Aurora / July 23 / Pittsburgh prepares to host nearly 2.000 Jewish athletes from around the world at the JCC Maccabi Campus Games. 

eJewish Philanthropy / July 23 / After Iran war forces Maccabiah delay, JCC Maccabi Games welcome teens from US delegation 

The Jewish Chronicle / July 23 / High hoops – the basketball boys taking a shot at US glory 

KGUN9 / July 21 / Tucson Jewish Community Center hosting Olympic-style games, bringing together different countries 

Boulder Jewish News / July 18 / Weekly Edition: July 18, 2025 (JCC Maccabi)

Boulder Jewish News / July 17 / JCC Maccabi Games to Welcome 3000 Teens to Tucson and Pittsburgh this Summer

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / July 17 / JCC Maccabi Campus Games readies for tip-off

The Jewish Chronicle / July 16 / The teenage basketball stars chasing an American dream

The Jewish Chronicle / July 16 / We’re all set for the US! The young tennis talent heading out to Pittsburgh

ADL / July 14 / Communal Letter to National Education Association President Becky Pringle 

The American Israelite / July 10 / Mayerson JCC names Holly Wolfson as new CEO 

The Jewish Chronicle / July 9 / Young Reds dream of Pennsylvania glory 

Community Rec Magazine / July 9 / Six Questions With Susannah Gillespie 

Movers and Makers Cincinnati / July 8 / Mayerson JCC names Wolfson next CEO 

KVOA / July 7 / Tucson to host 2025 JCC Maccabi Games 

LI Herald / July 4 / Israelfest in Eisenhower Park: Joy, unity and music 

The Jewish Chronicle / July 2 / U15 soccer squad head to USA with high hopes for a medal 

Washington Jewish Week / July 2 / Happy (Adult) Campers at Camp Gadol

Mishpacha / July 1 / You’re in the Army Now 

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / July 1 / Maccabiah Games in Israel canceled, but Pittsburgh athletes look ahead to 2026

eJewish Philanthropy / July 1 / Elevating Jewish early childhood education means elevating how we recruit and retain educators 

Bergen Mama / June 30 / JCC Kidchella Returns: Carnival, Crafts & Summer Fun 

Akron Jewish News / June 29 / Care package initiative offers assistance for Israelis affected by the war

JNS / June 29 / International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame reboots, despite 2025 delay 

Conference of Presidents / June 18 / Joint Unity Statement By The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Supporting Israel’s Defensive Actions Against The Iranian Nuclear And Regional Threat  

San Diego Jewish World / June 18 / Major American Jewish Organizations Stand With Israel

The Jewish Chronicle / June 18 / University challenge – Team Maccabi GB head to campus in hunt for JCC Games medals

University Times / June 13 / Maccabi Games coming to Pitt and volunteers are needed 

LIHerald.com / June 13 / Israelfest in Eisenhower Park: Joy, unity and music 

Parents Magazine / June 7 / 7 Hidden Benefits of Summer Camp for Both Kids and Parents 

San Diego Jewish World / June 6 / Celebrating Inspiring Legacies of San Diego’s Women of Valor 

Detroit Jewish News / June 4 / Group for Active and Retired Military Personnel and Their Families Forms at The J 

Baltimore Jewish Times / June 3 / Jewish Community Members Say Farewell to Barak Hermann 

Creating Community Through Sport Magazine / June 1 / Six Ways the JCC Maccabi Games Empower Teens Through Sport, Service, and Identity (Page 13-16) 

Downbeach.com / May 30 / Katz JCC announces 2025 Summer Series events 

JMore Living / May 30 / JCC CEO Barak Hermann Honored at Gathering 

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / May 29 / Jewish high schoolers score big at state tennis tournament

Jewish Federation Greater Raleigh / May 22 / Interview with Rabbi Scott Klein, Jewish Army Chaplain 

The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle / May 23 / Reva Fox joins fellowship cohort

Hebrew Hockey City | Sport / May 23 / Leading Scorer Preston Lumberg and Captain Jordan Newman were two of the seven Jewish players in the Bloomfield Hills High School hockey team last season.

Arizona Jewish Post / May 23 / Make Memories as a JCC Maccabi Games Host Family 

Jewish Herald-Voice / May 22 / Chabad at UH offers Jewish students strength, spirit and community 

Jewish Federations / May 22 / Jewish Community Makes Urgent Safety Statement to US Government

Community Rec Magazine / May 21 / Six Questions with Todd Rockoff 

Brandeis University / May 20 / Brandeis University and JCC Association Launch New Leadership Development Partnership this Fall 

Arizona Jewish Post / May 20 / The Claggett Family is All In for the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games 

Detroit Jewish News / May 16 / We’ve Lost a Mensch 

eJewish Philanthropy / May 14 / Your Daily Phil: Felicia “Lisie” Gottdenker nominated to serve as the next chair of the board  

Jewish Community Voice / May 14 / Israeli counselors bring culture to Camp By The Sea and need a place to call home this summer 

Jewish Community Voice / May 14 / Jewish pride and unity on display as Katz JCC hosts Mid-Atlantic Mini and Junior Maccabi Games 

Jewish Press of Tampa Bay / May 12 / Commemorating Yom HaShoah 80 Years Later 

Community Rec Magazine / May 12 / JCC Maccabi Expands With Inaugural Campus Games 

Jewish Herald-Voice / May 8 / Community Yom HaAtzmaut celebration highlights Israel’s great culture, beauty 

Rough Draft Atlanta / May 1 / Atlanta Goes to the Games 

JLife OC / May 1 / Today’s Town Square 

JMore / April 30 / Na’aleh to Honor Four Local Jewish Communal Professionals

Jewish Herald-Voice / April 24 / Celebrate Israel at free community event 

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / April 24 / Community events planned for Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’Atzmaut 

Washington Jewish Week / April 23 / Israel Is Turning 77. Can You Celebrate in the DC Area?

eJewish Philanthropy / April 21 / How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred 

Jewish Community Voice / April 18 / What’s next? JCC colleagues united to shape the future of the Jewish community 

Stars and Stripes / April 16 / USS Truman hosts Passover events in Red Sea as strike group continues fight against Houthis 

JTA / April 15 / US Jewish voting surges in Zionist election, with ballots open through May 4 

Jewish Press of Tampa Bay / April 14 / Tampa’s SABABA! COOL. AWESOME. EPIC STREET PARTY – A Community-Wide Celebration of Israel’s 77th Independence Day! 

Jewish Press of Tampa Bay / April 14 / Tampa JCCs & Federation Invites Young Adults to Learn from Middle East Expert Avi Melamed 

The Jerusalem Post / April 12 / The American Heritage Haggadah: A Personal Story of Production and Publication

Jewish News Arizona / April 9 / Scottsdale JCC CEO honored in his hometown 

BizTucson / April 4 / JCC Maccabi Games Return

eJewish Philanthropy / April 4 / Seeing return on investment, Mit-habrim initiative dispenses $1.5M in grants to mark Israeli ‘Yamim’ 

Jewish Community Voice / April 2 / Uniting through sport and shared purpose 

JTS / April 1 / Making Learning Stick for Next Gen Professionals

Baltimore Jewish Times / March 26 / JCC of Greater Baltimore to Foster Ties With Israel Through Cultural Programs 

JNS / March 19 / Repair the World and Yahel expand Jewish service movement 

JMore / March 14 / JCC of Greater Baltimore Receives Israel Engagement Grant 

Arizona Jewish Post / March 12 / Daniella Ironi Will Amp Up Israeli Connection at Tucson’s Maccabi Games

eJewish Philanthropy / March 7 / Your Daily Phil: Pic of the Day: “Navigating Israel and the Rise of Antisemitism” Executive Seminar 

eJewish Philanthropy / March 7 / RootOne expands vouchers to cover trips outside of Israel amid continued security uncertainty 

Jerusalem Post / March 3 / Actor Liev Schreiber: ‘US aid cuts are exacerbating Ukraine’s suffering’  

The Jewish Outlook / March 1 / Barak Hermann To Lead JCC Association of North America as President and CEO

Akron Jewish News / February 27 / Shaw JCC’s Heffern accepted to Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship

Reflector News / February 26 / Weinstein JCC’s Pinina Morgan takes part in Educational Delegation to Israel 

eJewish Philanthropy / February 18 / Daroff: ‘Legacy organizations should and will adapt, and if they don’t, they will die’ 

eJewish Philanthropy / February 18 / Your Daily Phil: Pic of Day: Conference of Presidents Mission

Shalom Raleigh / February 14 / Stefanie Shapiro of Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh Selected for 13th Cohort of JCC Association’s Merrin Teen Professional Fellowship

Recreation Management / February 10 / JCC Maccabi Games Expands With Inaugural Campus Games and Announces New Host Cities

Mega 97.1 / February 7 / Tucson JCC To Host Major International Event

Jewish Standard / February 6 / Building pluralism and community

Smithsonian Magazine / February 4 / The Wartime Organization That Brought Hollywood Stars Like Marilyn Monroe and Nancy Sinatra to the Front Lines to Entertain the Troops

Spot on Maryland / February 1 / JCC Hosts Forum for Executives from JCCs Across North America

Chronicle of Philanthropy / January 31 / Transitions: JCC Association of North America

eJewish Philanthropy / January 31 /  Your Daily Phil: Pic of Day: Mifgash

JMore / January 30 / JCC Hosts Forum for Executives from JCCs Across North America

Jewish Link / January 30 / Remembering Kaplen JCC CEO Steve Rogers

SRE Network / January 30 / Grantee Spotlight: Meet JCC Association of North America

eJewish Philanthropy / January 29 / Your Daily Phil: Worthy Reads: The JCC Disrupter

STL Jewish Light / January 29 / He built a bar at his JCC. Here’s what he’s planning for the other JCCs in North America

The Forward / January 28 / He built a bar at his JCC. Here’s what he’s planning for the other JCCs in North America

eJewish Philanthropy / January 27 / Your Daily Phil: What We’re Watching: Mifgash Executive Leadership Forum

Crain’s Cleveland Business / January 23 / Mandel Jewish Community Center hires next president, CEO

The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / January 23 / Team Kansas City forming for 2025 JCC Maccabi Games 
 
Bloor St. Culture Corridor / January 23 / Holey Wholly Holy: Visualizing Jewish Disability Justice

Jewish Standard / January 23 / Remembering a consummate Jewish leader, Steve Rogers

Cleveland Jewish News / January 22 / Mandel JCC selects Rosen as new president and CEO

Cleveland.com / January 21 / Jewish teens encouraged to participate in Summer North American Maccabi Games

JMore / January 17 / Baltimore JCC’s Melissa Seltzer Selected for Martin Pear Israel Fellowship

Community Rec / January 16 / Community Rec Industry Remembers the Life of Kaplen JCC CEO Steve Rogers

Jewish Link / January 16 / Barak Hermann to Lead JCC Association of North America as President and CEO

Baltimore Business Journal / January 10 / Baltimore Jewish group CEO to lead North American organization

Baltimore Jewish Times / January 8 / Barak Hermann Named Incoming President and CEO of JCC Association of North America (cover story in print edition)

The Forward / January 8 / Forwarding the News: Transitions ► Barak Hermann

eJewish Philanthropy / January 8 / Your Daily Phil: TRANSITIONS: Baltimore JCC’s Barak Hermann tapped to lead JCC Association

Jewish Insider / January 8 / Daily Kickoff: Word on the Street: Barak Hermann was named the next president and CEO of the JCC Association of America

Movers & Makers Cincinnati / January 7 / Mayerson JCC’s CEO to retire at end of 2025

Community Rec / January 7 / Barak Hermann to Lead JCC Association of North America as President and CEO

eJewish Philanthropy / January 7 / After 10-month search, Baltimore JCC’s Barak Hermann tapped to lead JCC Association

JNS / January 7 / Barak Hermann to lead JCC Association as president and CEO

JMore / January 7 / Barak Hermann to Become Head of JCC Association of North America

SILive.com / January 6 / Arlene Sorkin honored for impact on arts community

We-Ha.com / January 6 / Ex-Israeli Intelligence Official Visiting West Hartford on Speaking Tour

Jewish Community Voice / January 2 / JCC will host Mid-Atlantic Mini and Junior Maccabi Games

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / January 2 / With new Maccabi Campus Games coming to Pittsburgh, JCC issues ‘call to action’

Idaho Mountain Express / January 1 / Hanukkah is about ‘sharing the light’

2024

The Fort Bend Star / December 26 / Hell is a teenage girl

Jewish Louisville / December 26 / Sara’s View: ‘If you build it, they will come’

Atlanta Jewish Times / December 25 / Year in Review: Athletes Gather in Detroit for JCC Maccabi Games

The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / December 19 / A look back at the Kansas City Jewish community’s 2024

eJewish Philanthropy / December 19 / Your Daily Phil: Who’s in, who’s out and who’s still looking as 2024 ends

Stl Jewish Light / December 18 / This St. Louis teacher is reshaping Jewish early childhood education

Forest Hills Times / December 17 / Historic Chanukah & Christmas Postcards Spread Much Light

eJewish Philanthropy / December 13 / At Budapest conference, JCCs from around the world look to each other for help, camaraderie

Jewish Herald-Voice / December 12 / J CEO Joel Dinkin announces December 2025 retirement

Kveller / December 4 / What to Know About Jewish ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Star Meredith Marks

Times of Israel / December 2 / Report: Israeli-US man behind JCC bomb threats held in Norway pending US extradition

The Charlotte Jewish News / December 1 / JResponse Brings Levine Jewish Community Center’s Support to Asheville

USA Swimming / November 25 / Asheville Jewish Community Center Gives Back After Hurricane Helene

The Epoch Times / November 21 / How Doughnuts Saved the Day During World War I

Jewish News of Northern California / November 19 / What is Zionism after Oct. 7? Much more than a label

Arizona Jewish Post / November 18 / Tucson’s 2025 JCC Maccabi Games Expected to Have Lasting Impact

Washington Jewish Week / November 18 / Storytelling, Community Central to Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation’s Veterans Day Shabbat

The Detroit Jewish News / November 15 / Hello, I’m Your Teammate

Lifestyles Magazine / November 15 / $60 million gift to RootOne, in one of Bernie Marcus’ final gestures

eJewish Philanthropy / November 14 / Marcus Foundation provides $60 million to RootOne, in one of Bernie Marcus’ final major acts

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / November 14 / The J reflects on past year, elects new board at annual meeting

eJewish Philanthropy / November 13 / At JFNA General Assembly, organizations try to map a path forward at an inflection point

C&G News / November 12 / Berkley graduate inducted into Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Staten Island Parent / November 11 / Staten Island Women in Business 2024: Allison Cohen, Martin Pear Fellow

Jerusalem Post / November 10 / Sderot’s Shufuni band brings music and resilience to North America after October 7

Haaretz / November 3 / Strengthening Ukraine’s Jewish Community

eJewish Philanthropy / November 8 / Lacking funding, Ta’amod to shutter as nonprofit in March, will spin off into a smaller for-profit agency

Miller Mosaic / November 7 / For Veterans Day 2024: Jews Who Serve in the U.S. Military

The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / November 7 / Kansas City named host site of 2026 JCC Maccabi Games

Detroit Jewish News / October 25 / Strangers No More

The Forward / October 25 / Would a real mensch wear a ‘mensch’ T-shirt?

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / October 23 / Kansas City Maccabi to start 2025 recruitment, celebrate recent athletes

Cleveland Jewish News / October 17 / Milton wreaks havoc on Ohioans for Yom Kippur

Jewish Exponent / October 10 / You Should Know … Rachel Kohler

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / October 9 / ElevatEd takes root in Pittsburgh: Investing in the next generation of Jewish educators

Boulder Jewish News / September 30 / Commemorating October 7 in Boulder

Pittsburgh Business Times / September 30 / City of Pittsburgh earns international tourism designation

The Buzz Magazines / September 27 / The Star Reporter Scoop

American Israelite / September 26 / From the Pages: September 30, 1999: Cincinnati to host JCC Maccabi Games in 2000

Arizona Jewish Post / September 24 / Tucson Teens Bring Home Medals from Detroit JCC Maccabi Games®

Arizona Jewish Post / September 23 / Tucson J Leaders Collaborate with Kedem JCC in Moldova and Qiryat Bialik JCC in Israel

Cleveland Jewish News / September 23 / Early childhood education initiative launches in Cleveland

The Forward / September 20 / How one of America’s most prominent rabbis got on the path to the pulpit

eJewish Philanthropy / September 20 / Pic of the Day: Former Israeli Prime Minister at JSummit

The Buzz Magazines / September 18 / Welcoming Maccabi Athletes

eJewish Philanthropy / September 16 / A collection of lessons from Jewish communal leaders can serve as a resource for the field

Recreation Management / September 16 / ElevatEd Expands Nationwide

The Detroit Jewish News / September 13 / Beat LA!

Jewish Herald-Voice / September 12 / Raymond E. Plotkin Maccabi Tennis Scholarship goes to 3 Houston Maccabi athletes

The Jewish World / September 12 / Capital Region JCC Maccabi delegation earns nine medals at Detroit games

Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education / September 12 / The Communal Reckoning We Need

Philanthropy News Digest / September 12 / Early childhood Jewish education initiative adds seven cities

eJewish Philanthropy / September 11 / Entering its 2nd year, preschool teacher training program ElevatEd expands to seven more cities

Jewish Louisville / September 5 / In Detroit, the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games prove to be an engine for enduring friendships

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / September 5 / A commitment to accountability

LI Herald / August 30 / Long Island baseball players win gold at Maccabi Games

Jewish Journal / August 29 / Nearly 130 L.A. Teens Travel to Maccabi Games, YJP Los Angeles Party

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / August 29 / Local teen athletes bring home medals from 2024 JCC Maccabi Games

eJewish Philanthropy / August 29 / Bringing Israel’s story to American Jewish day camps

eJewish Philanthropy / August 28 / Pic of the Day: JWB Jewish Chaplains Council chaplains’ training

Detroit Jewish News / August 28 / Maccabi Detroit Golf Team Wins Several Medals

eJewish Philanthropy / August 27 / Pic of the Day: Sid Jacobson JCC Maccabi gold medal

Kveller / August 27 / After My Kids’ Jewish Preschool Got a Bomb Threat, I Looked For the Light

The Jewish News of Northern California / August 27 / Contra Costa JCC gets new executive director, its first full-time staff in years

LongIsland.com / August 27 / SJJCC’s Dagan Cohen Tosses Out Ceremonial First Pitch at Long Island Ducks’ Jewish Heritage Night

Channel 11 News Pittsburgh / August 25 / Yellow Piano installation in Pittsburgh pays tribute to hostages in Gaza through music

The Florida Times-Union / August 23 / Jacksonville Jewish leaders: Antisemitism is not just a problem for the Jews

The Jewish News of Northern California / August 23 / Happenings, honors, philanthropy, comings and goings — August 2024

Texas Jewish Post / August 21 / More than gold: Team Dallas celebrates legacy, Jewish pride at Maccabi Games

Newsday / August 19 / Long Islanders lead Sid Jacobson JCC to baseball gold at Maccabi Games

The Fort Bend Star / August 19 / Longing to belong

JTA / August 16 / The Jewish Sport Report: A different kind of Olympics 

Jewish Herald-Voice / August 15 / JCC Maccabi Access hits the mark, becomes permanent part of Games

Jewish Herald-Voice / August 15 / Houston host family shares in magic of Maccabi

American Israelite / August 15 / Congratulations to Team Ohio for their Participation in the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games!

Jewish Link / August 15 / Former President, CEO of JCCA of North America Doron Krakow Makes Aliyah

Rice University / August 14 / Rice hosts world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event with 2024 Maccabi Games

News12 Long Island / August 13 / Sid Jacobson JCC baseball team wins gold at Maccabi Games

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / August 12 / Pittsburgh youth make Maccabi memories in Detroit

Jim Joseph Foundation / August 8 / Addressing the Educator Shortage: ElevatEd Draws on the For-Profit Sector to Advance the Field

eJewish Philanthropy / August 8 / New program looks to use JCCs’ connection to underserved populations to combat antisemitism

Jewish Journal / August 8 / Leading in a Time of Crisis

Jewish Standard / August 8 / JCC leaders convene to fight Jew hatred

Jewish Link / August 8 / JCC MetroWest Attends Seminar Navigating Israel And the Rise of Antisemitism

JTA / August 8 / All the Jewish medalists at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Jewish Herald-Voice / August 8 / THE MAGIC OF MACCABI: JCC, Houston community host exciting week of Jewish competition, connection and fun

University of Pittsburgh / August 8 / Pitt will host the JCC Maccabi Games in summer 2025

Atlanta Jewish Times / August 7 / Athletes Gather in Detroit for JCC Maccabi Games

Philadelphia Jewish Exponent / August 7 / Philadelphia Teens Shine at Detroit JCC Maccabi Games

CCTV / August 6 / Maccabi Games Brings the Olympics to West Bloomfield

Texas Jewish Post / August 5 / Team Dallas goes to Maccabi games

ABC4 Pittsburgh / August 1 / Israeli-touring band shares stories of war, holds free concert

Jerusalem Post / July 31 / Jewish rugby player Sarah Levy wins bronze medal in historic US victory

JTA / July 30 / Jewish rugby player Sarah Levy wins bronze medal in historic US victory

Hey Alma / July 29 / These 10 Jewish Olympians Made History

eJewish Philanthropy / July 29 / SRE Network announces recipients of $575K in grants

Detroit Jewish News / July 26 / From the Executive Director. How the Maccabi Games Changed My Life

JMore / July 26 / County Sports Zone to Provide Coverage of 2024 JCC Maccabi Games

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / July 26 / Campus-based Maccabi Games coming to Pittsburgh next summer

Trib Live / July 25 / Pittsburgh to host JCC Maccabi Games in 2025

Jewish News of Northern California / July 25 / ‘Meeting this moment’: How local JCCs are reinventing themselves for changing times

Jewish Community Voice / July 24 / Exploring how antisemitism and anti-Zionism are impacting our JCCs

West Bloomfield Beacon / July 24 / JCC Maccabi Games head to town

ABC9 Tucson / July 23 / The Olympic-style sporting event that is returning to Tucson next summer

Pittsburgh Business Times / July 23 / JCC Maccabi Games to bring tourism to Pittsburgh next summer (pick-up in Yahoo Sports)

Hey Alma / July 23 / 18 Things to Know About Jewish Rugby Player Sarah Levy

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / July 23 / Shufuni brings music and conversation inspired by Oct. 7 to South Hills

Detroit Jewish News / July 23 / Detroit + Maccabi, a Love Affair

Columbus Jewish News / July 23 / Columbus JCC to send teen athletes to Detroit Maccabi games

Conference of Presidents / July 22 / American Jewish Leaders Demand Hamas Release Hostages

Jewish Herald-Voice / July 18 / Houston teen makes aliyah, plays for Israeli national softball team in Prague

Detroit Jewish News / July 16 / 2024 Detroit JCC Maccabi Games: By the Numbers 
 
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / July 12 / Maccabi USA connects young athletes with Judaism, Israel

Alberta Jewish News / July 11 / Largest Team Alberta Will Compete At JCC Maccabi Games This Summer

Baltimore Jewish Times / July 11 / Maccabi World Union Brings Competition and Jewish Unity to J Camps

The Hollywood Reporter / July 10 / Hollywood Flashback: When (Bob) Hope Ruled Hollywood

Jewish Exponent / July 9 / You Should Know: Matt Martin

STL Jewish Light / July 2 / How we’re transforming early childhood Jewish education

Detroit Jewish News / June 28 / Attention JCC Maccabi Volunteers and Host Families

Jewish Herald-Voice / June 27 / Dynamo rep, soccer lifer to serve as Maccabi soccer co-commissioner

TBR News Media / June 27 / Students provide pleasure and pride (nachas) to the Isaiah congregation

Jewish Federation of St. Louis / June 27 / Groundbreaking Initiative Addressing Critical Teacher Shortage in Early Childhood Jewish Education Launches in St. Louis

eJewish Philanthropy / June 27 / Rabbi Laurence Bazer looks to raise awareness about Jewish American servicemembers as director of JWB Jewish Chaplains Council

The Algemeiner / June 25 / Jewish Groups Lambast Wikipedia for Its ‘Attack on ADL’s Credibility’ About Antisemitism, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Jewish Post and News / June 25 / Jewish Groups Lambast Wikipedia for Its ‘Attack on ADL’s Credibility’ About Antisemitism, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle / June 21 / Israel trip and fellowship redefine JCC officer’s passion for community

eJewish Philanthropy / June 20 / The Jewish community has an effective antidote to combat the loneliness epidemic

Cleveland Jewish News / June 18 / Former executive director Tabachnick recalled for Shaw JCC relocation efforts

It’s Who You Know! The Podcast / June 18 / Embracing an Abundance Mindset with Mark S Young

Tablet / June 17 / Jewish Camps Prepare for a Different Kind of Summer

Jewish Independent / June 14 / Community Gathering Place

eJewish Philanthropy / June 14 / Around the Web: Rabbi Bazer appointed next director of JWB Jewish Chaplains Council

Chronicle of Philanthropy / June 14 / Transitions: Laurence Bazer

Jewish Herald-Voice / June 13 / Former athletes go full circle with Maccabi Games

San Diego Jewish World / June 11 / Rabbi Laurence Bazer Named as Director of JWB Jewish Chaplains Council

Detroit Jewish News / June 11 / Renowned Israeli Entertainer Performing at Congregation Shaarey Zedek

Stars and Stripes / June 9 / Lawmakers urge DOD to expand kosher, halal options at military commissaries

Columbus Jewish News / June 10 / Wexner Foundation announces inaugural class of Wexner Davidson Fellows

Hakol / June 2024 / Another local mission to Israel

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / May 30 / 60 Jewish groups back bill creating national coordinator to fight antisemitism

The Forward / May 30 / Bintel Brief: A rambunctious child is driving Mom nuts. What can she say besides ‘Stop’ and ‘Don’t’?

Columbus Jewish News / May 29 / Community comes together to celebrate Israel’s 76th birthday

My Jewish Learning / May 27 / Ask the Expert: Military Funerals

Jewish Herald-Voice / May 23 / Israel-Hamas war doesn’t deter Houston from celebrating Israel’s 76th birthday

Jewish Herald-Voice / May 23 / Bormaster named Maccabi Access Games ambassador

Boulder Jewish News / May 22 / Boulder Celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut with Noa, Gil Dor and Ruslan Sirota at Boulder Theater

Arizona Jewish Post / May 22 / Planning for the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games ® is “Warming Up”

The Jewish Star / May 22 / Silver medal for Gural JCC Maccabis

Jewish Insider / May 22 / Across political and religious spectrum, 61 Jewish groups urge House to take up antisemitism bill

Jewish Council for Public Affairs / May 22 / Broad Coalition of 61 National Jewish Organizations Urge Swift Congressional Action on Countering Antisemitism Act

eJewish Philanthropy / May 22 / Pic of the Day: Shufuni at Celebrate Israel at Lawrence Family JCC

eJewish Philanthropy / May 13 / Creating space for hope at a time of antisemitism and war

JMore / May 10 / Local Young Athletes Score Big at the Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games

WVXU / May 6 / Local rabbi tells PBS about her historic first

Jewish Herald-Voice / May 2 / The J fetes Israel’s 76th birthday with ‘Sunset in Tel Aviv’

Reflector News / May 1 / Weinstein JCC Receives Israel Engagement Grant

Jewish Community Voice / May 1 / A powerful photographic exhibition at the Milton & Betty Katz JCC

Jewish Exponent / May 1 / Hall of Fame Inductees Say Maccabi Memories Will Last Forever

Sierra Sun Times / April 26 / Jewish Community Leaders Praise Comprehensive Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s Bipartisan Bill to Counter Antisemitism in the U.S.

Jacky Rosen / April 25 / Amid Rising Antisemitism, Jewish Community Leaders Praise Comprehensive Rosen Bipartisan Bill to Counter Antisemitism in the US

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / April 25 / Jewish Experiences organizes events for Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’atzmaut

Detroit Jewish News / April 16 / Over 300 Jewish Institutions Unite to Fight Climate Change Including 12 in Michigan

JTA / April 15 / Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

New York Times / April 15 / Ken Holtzman, who pitched two no-hitters for the Cubs, is dead at 78

eJewish Philanthropy / April 12 / Our moment is now

NY Jewish Week / April 11 / From Alvin Ailey to Elie Wiesel, 14 standout moments from 150 years of the 92nd Street Y

Forward / April 5 / Our Passover: Why this night is different from all others

eJewish Philanthropy / April 5 / Your Daily Phil: Where things stand six months after Oct. 7

The Jewish Standard / April 4 / JCCs are a portal to Jewish life

Stars and Stripes / April 3 / Pre-WWII Torah aboard USS Eisenhower strengthens bonds amid Red Sea fight

Detroit Jewish News / March 29 / The Backbone of the Maccabi Games

Detroit Jewish News / March 27 / JCC of North America names first woman as new acting president, CEO

Jewish Link / March 21 / US Army Honors Fair Lawn’s Rabbi David Lapp, z”l

eJewish Philanthropy / March 25 / Doron Krakow reflects on seven chaotic years steering the JCC Association

San Diego Jewish World / March 24 / Irv Elson: Retired Navy Chaplain Advocates for Jewish Service Personnel as Jewish Welfare Board’s Director

JNS / March 22 / JCC of North America names first woman as new acting president, CEO

 Toledo Blade / March 22 / Survivors recount terror of Hamas attacks

The Jewish World / March 22 / Working at the JCCs – Continuing improvements

Chronicle of Philanthropy / March 22 / Departures: Doron Krakow

San Diego Jewish World / March 21 / Our Shtetl San Diego County: Israel’s War with Hamas on Our Minds

JTA / March 18 / Team Israel is launching an American organization to support baseball’s growth in Israel

eJewish Philanthropy / March 18 / Doron Krakow steps down as head of JCC Association to focus on family, Israel

Detroit Jewish News / March 18 / Three Athletes on Why the Maccabi Games Are Unlike Any Other

Jewish Exponent / March 13 / You should know…Danny Cooper

eJewish Philanthropy / March 12 / Around the Web: Jerome Bernard Makowsky

Detroit Jewish News / March 11 / Sportscaster Mike Stone Signs off but Won’t Be Silent

CTV News / March 11 / Survivors of Hamas attacks speak at Montreal march calling for return of hostages

Southside Pride / March 5 / The quite interesting history of summer camps

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle / February 29 / Teen fellowship will help shape Israel commemoration events

Jewish Community Federation of Richmond / February 29 / JCC’s Michael Blanchard selected for JCC Association’s Martin Pear Israel Fellowship

Arizona Jewish Life / February 28 / Global Jewry Names Tucson J President and CEO to Inaugural Advisory Board

eJewish Philanthropy / February 27 / Jewish Agency to bring 1,500 Israeli teens affected by war to summer camps around the world

Boulder Jewish News / February 26 / Jewish Early Childhood Education Initiative ElevatEd Launches in Denver/Boulder, North America

Jewish Journal / February 22 / The Jews of West Point

Boulder Jewish News / February 22 / Israel Briefing and Conversation with Jonathan Lev on February 26

Jewish Herald Voice / February 22 / JCC Maccabi Access comes to Houston in August

Arizona Jewish Post / February 16 / Tucsonans on Israel Missions Witness Devastation and Unity

The Times of Israel / February 15 / I felt I needed to be here

The Detroit Jewish News / February 13 / Ilyssa Oppenheim Profile

Island Herald.com / February 9 / Jewish pride at the core of Maccabi team

Jewish Journal / February 9 / Reflections from the JCCA Solidarity Trip to Israel

Jewish Herald-Voice / February 8 / WANTED: Maccabi Games volunteers and host families

Jewish Link / February 8 / JCC of Middlesex County Breaks Ground on $6.6 M Expansion

Jewish Standard / February 8 / Finding a civil civic community: Kaplen JCC spearheads group to facilitate the hard conversations

The Detroit Jewish News / February 6 / A Match Made in Maccabi

eJewishPhilanthropy / February 7 / Mosaic United expands vouchers for Israel trips for teens from outside the U.S.

Boulder Jewish News / February 5 / Cultivating Coexistence and Hope: Arava Institute Visits Boulder

CPR News / February 5 / Colorado lawmakers meet families of Hamas victims in Capitol

Life Derailed / January 31 / We Sing

Cleveland.com / January 26 / Head of Cleveland delegation to speak about JCC Maccabi Games at Temple Emanu El

Military.com / January 26 / Four Chaplains Day

The Courier-Gazette / January 26 / Legion Post 30 celebrates 81st Four Chaplains Day

Boulder Jewish News / January 25 / Hear Israeli Voices at the Boulder JCC on February 7

The Detroit Jewish News / January 25 / Host Families, Volunteers Invited to JCC Maccabi Games Meeting

SILive.com / January 21 / Nonprofit leader honored for championing Staten Island

eJewishPhilanthropy / January 19 / JCC Association brings 40 top leaders to Israel for solidarity mission

Jewish Insider / January 19 / Jewish groups press for additional security grant funding in 2024 appropriations bill

Task and Purpose / January 18 / A young Jewish soldier guarded Nazi war criminals. A new film tells his story

The Jewish News of Northern California / January 17 / How to have ‘Tu’ much fun for Tu Bishvat in the Bay Area

eJewishPhilanthropy / January 12/ Peoplehood, solidarity and teen engagement in wartime

The Detroit Jewish News / January 12 / Michigan Teenager Inspires as Maccabi Games Assistant Coach

The Detroit Jews News / January 11 / On the Cover | Detroit Unites for JCC Maccabi Games 2024

eJewishPhilanthropy / January 5 / The Wexner Foundation, in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation, launched the eighth class of its Wexner Field Fellowship and Leading Edge also announced the fourth cohort of senior executives leading Jewish nonprofits

Jewish Herald Voice / January 4/ Sponsors of the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games & Access make teen sports dreams come true

Haaretz / January 4 / ‘Too Raw Right Now’: How October 7 Is Impacting Jewish Cultural Life in America

BNN / January 2  / Revitalizing a Leaderless Jewish Community: Chaplain Hamilton’s New Assignment

Stars and Stripes / January 2 / ‘A tremendous difference’: First rabbi in decades takes post at naval base in Japan

2023

San Diego Jewish World / December 29 / The Diameter of the Bomb

New York Jewish Week / December 28 / Lives Lived: Notable New Yorkers who died in 2023 (Rabbi Laurie Phillips)

Jewish Community Voice / December 27 / JFSNJ exceeds $2-million Israel Emergency Campaign goal

Texas Jewish Post / December 28 / Set Your Jewish Goals for 2024

Southern Jewish Life / December 27 / Longtime LJCC director Garth Potts dies

Jewish Community Voice / December 27 / Milton & Betty Katz JCC hosted a special Shabbat on Friday, December 15

The Press of Atlantic City / December 25 / JCC holds special Shabbat ceremony: Hometown briefs

San Diego Jewish World / December 22 / Our Strength Comes From Our Unity

eJewishPhilanthropy / December 22 / Building a coalition for good: How we mobilized 30,000 students for the historic march on Washington

Washington Jewish Week / December 20 / Survivors of the Oct. 7 Attacks Share Their Stories at Pozez JCC Program

Delaware Online / December 18 / They survived Hamas’ attack when many didn’t. Why they shared their stories with Delaware

eJewishPhilanthropy / December 14 / JCC Association looks to expand Israel programming post-Oct. 7 in partnership with Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry

New York Times / December 14 / The Miracle of Light, One Spark at a Time

WTOC 11 / December 14 / Israeli survivors of Hamas’ October attack share stories while in Savannah

WJCL22 / December 14 / Survivors of Israel attacks to speak in Savannah today. Where can you hear them?

FOX28 / December 14 / Savannah’s Jewish Education Alliance hosts October 7th Israeli massacre survivors

WTOC 11 / December 14 / Israel attack survivors to speak at Jewish Educational Alliance on Thursday

The Hamilton Spectator / December 14 / Shining A Light on Resilience

1. 1. Washington Jewish Week / December 14 /

   Rabbi Laurence Bazer Serving His Country Through Spiritual Guidance

Happeningnext.com / December 13 / Together We Shine Bright Havdalah

SILive.com / December 11 / Survivors of Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel share harrowing stories with Staten Island community

Arizona Jewish Post / December 11 / Global Jewry Names Tucson J President and CEO to Inaugural Advisory Board

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette / December 8 / Survivors of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel share stories of terror

Jewish Chronicle / December 8 / On Chanukah, Israeli survivors of Oct. 7 share stories of terror and bravery with Pittsburgh

CBS News Pittsburgh / December 7 / Pittsburgh Jewish organizations mark first night of Hanukkah

WTAE / December 7 / ‘Are we running to our death?’: Israeli survivors of Hamas attack tell their stories in Squirrel Hill

TribLive / December 7 / ‘8 seconds to get to shelter’: Hamas attack survivors share their stories in Squirrel Hill

Baltimore Jewish Times / December 7 / You Should Know… Nina Gartenhaus

The Acorn / December 7 / Recruiting teen athletes for JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit

JCC State of Mind, JCCPGH / December 7 / Light the World

Jewish Telegraphic Agency / NY Jewish Week / December 4 / Rabbi Laurie Phillips, founder of a Manhattan ‘synagogue without walls,’ dies at 55

St. Louis Jewish Light / December 1/ Sasha Kopp, Robert Hass tie the knot in Cambridge, Mass (ElevatEd)

San Diego Jewish World / December 1 / Of Heroes and Leaders

Times of Israel/ November / November 29 / Just Imagine

Times of Israel / November 27 / Wartime Diaries: Doron Krakow

Arizona Jewish Post / November 21 / Tucson J Leadership and Board Members Honored to Host U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Washington Jewish Week / November 21 / Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff: Impacting Others Through Military Service and Chaplaincy

Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle / November 20 / Eytan Arbiture represented Milwaukee

N12 Israel / November 19 / JCC Association of North America Solidarity Mission Photo

San Diego Jewish World / November 15 / One Out of Four is Gone

San Diego Jewish World / November 10 / Fortitude and Resilience

Jewish-Herald Voice / November 9 / JCC Maccabi Games & Access comes to Houston next summer

Beverly Press / November  8 / AJU Offers Support for Educators

American Jewish Committee / November 6 / AJC, Dozens of Jewish Organizations Call on Tech Companies to Do More To Combat Surge in Antisemitism

World Jewish Congress / November 6 / World Jewish Congress Letter to Technology Company CEOs and Industry Leaders

CBN News / November 6 / Greg Laurie, Lee Strobel & Kay Arthur to Be Honored by Museum of the Bible Nov. 11

eJewish Philanthropy / November 6 / American Jewish philanthropy today needs a ‘yes, and’ approach

JNS / November 2 / ‘I hope Torah aboard inspires sailors,’ retiring US Navy rabbi says of aircraft carrier near Israel

eJewish Philanthropy / October 27 / JFNA surpasses $500 million goal in campaign for Israel, plans to keeping going as ‘needs just keep growing’

San Diego Jewish World / October 27 / The War Comes Home

Omaha Jewish Press / October 26 / Iron Swords Day 20

Boulder Jewish News / October 26 / Celebrating Excellence: Cynthia Weigner Chosen for Mandel Executive Leadership Program

Fox Business / October 24 / The mood in Israel is deeply troubled: Doron Krakow

Washington Jewish Week / October 24 / Jewish and Political Leaders Gather in DC Synagogue in Strong Show of Support for Israel

STL Jewish Light / October 24 / Rick Recht and ‘Judaism Alive’ to lead star-studded musical lineup to support Israel

Cleveland Jewish News / October 24 / With Heller as campaign chair, JFNA raises over $400M for Israel

The Jewish Standard / October 19 / First Person: Who Will Be For Me?

eJewish Philanthropy / October 18 / JFNA raises more than two-thirds of its $500 million campaign for Israel

Information Liberation / October 18 / Biden Travels to Israel, Seeks $100 Billion Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine

ADL / October 17 / Coalition of National Jewish Orgs Urges White House to Include Funds for Security Grants in Israel Aid Package

JNS / October 16 / American Jewish, Zionist communities raise funds for Israel in time of need

Montreal Gazette / October 13 / Heightened security and empty classrooms at Montreal’s Jewish institutions

American Jewish Committee / October 13 / 110+ Organizations Call on World Leaders to Secure Immediate Release of Hamas Hostages

American Jewish Committee / October 13 / Solidarity with Israel and Latest Updates: A Community Wide Briefing

eJewish Philanthropy / October 13 / Daily Phil: Around the Web, JFNA launched a campaign to raise $500 million for Israel

Jewish Independent / October 12 / Comedy for Youth Sport

Jewish Independent / October 12 / Tell Your Own Crankie Story

Jewish Link / October 12 / JCC Association Announces Carrie Darsky As Inaugural Chief Talent Officer 

San Diego Jewish World / October 10 / The Torah Aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, Aircraft Carrier Moved Closer to Israel

Philly Lacrosse / October 10 / One lost during attack in Israel was lacrosse player Mor Cohen, who played for South Jersey team in JCC Maccabi Games in 2014

Conference of Presidents / October 9 / The Conference of Presidents Stand United in Support of Israel

eJewish Philanthropy / October 6 / Visa-free travel for Israelis removes barrier for ‘peoplehood’ programs

Forward / October 5 / Bintel Brief: Readers respond to the lost and lonely Jews: ‘We feel your pain’

Texas Jewish Post / October 4 / If you could only celebrate 1 holiday…

Cape Jewish Chronicle / October 2 / Cape Town’s soccer-playing girls shine at US tournament

Columbus Jewish News / September 28 / Gallery Players celebrates 75 years of artistic expression

The American Israelite / September 28 / Maccabi Games Encourage Competition and Connections for Team Cincinnati

Cleveland Jewish News / September 26 / Mandel JCC celebrates 75 years with visit from Krakow

The Detroit Jewish News / September 22 / Two Cousins Win Seven Swimming Medals at Maccabi

Yahoo Finance / September 21 / With Nearly 2,000 Athletes, the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games & Access, North America’s Largest Jewish Teen Sports and Community Building Event, Leaves a Lasting Impact

Boulder Jewish News / September 21 / Boulder JCC Part of New ElevatEd Early Childhood Program

Arizona Jewish Post / September 19 / Tucson J’s New Director of Teen Engagement Returns to Tucson Roots; Gears up for 2025 JCC Maccabi Games®

San Diego Jewish World / September 15 / When Tomorrow Comes

Jewish Herald-Voice / September 14 / Early childhood educators join Federation-led ElevatEd initiative

Jewish Standard / September 14 / Special needs campers make first trip to Israel

eJewish Philanthropy / September 8 / Around the Web: Carrie Darsky was named the JCC Association of North America’s inaugural chief talent officer

eJewish Philanthropy / September 8 / With new name, ElevatEd, effort to train, retain teachers for Jewish preschools launches in 5 cities

The Chronicle of Philanthropy / Sept 8 / Transitions: Carrie Darsky

September 5, 2023: The Gift of (and to) Ranch Camp

August 31, 2023: Youth Hockey Team’s Unforgettable Journey at JCC Maccabi Games in Israel

August 31, 2023: It’s the JCC Maccabi Games! (NJ Jewish News, Jewish Standard)

August 30, 2023: North American JCC Maccabi Games United the World

August 29, 2023: Sid Jacobson JCCs 16U basketball team brings home gold at JCC Maccabi Games

August 24, 2023: Team Cleveland brings home medals — and new friendships — from the 2023 (JCC) Maccabi Games

August 23, 2023: Caplan Claims Bronze Medal In (JCC) Maccabi Games

August 21, 2023: Solon’s Dylan Garfinkel reflects on return to JCC Maccabi Games^®

August 21, 2023: Team Cleveland at JCC Maccabi Games^® 2023

August 18, 2023: Nearly 2,000 teens attend JCC Maccabi games in Fort Lauderdale

August 18, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games kicked off with young athletes from 8 countries

August 17, 2023: Team Maccabi GB return home from a successful Games proud

August 17, 2023: Team Houston enjoys JCC Maccabi Games in Florida

August 15, 2023: Craig Zinn Automotive Group Served as the Automotive Corporate Sponsor of 2023 JCC Maccabi Games^®

August 12, 2023: Scoreboard at (JCC) Maccabi Games in Florida Tracked the Tefillin Count

August 11, 2023: The JCC Maccabi Games wrap up a summer of competition in Israel and Florida (JTA, Cleveland Jewish News)

August 11, 2023: BBYO offers local chapter membership to teens from military families (JWB)

August 11, 2023: Skating her own path, Dahlia Goldstein hits the ice with the boys at JCC Maccabi ’23

August 10, 2023: Team Maccabi GB teenagers off to a flying start in Florida

August 9, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games^® and Access events are taking place this week in Ft. Lauderdale

August 9, 2023: eJP Pic of the Day: JCC Maccabi Ukraine Delegation

August 9, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games And Access Are Underway With Nearly 2,000 Teens From Around The World In Fort Lauderdale

August 8, 2023: Torah Amidst War: A Blessing for Jewish Military Chaplains & Lay Leaders

August 8, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games kick off in South Florida with 2,000 young athletes

August 7, 2023: 2023 JCC Maccabi Games Kick Off In Ft. Lauderdale (News Radio WFLA, 610 WIOD, Y100Miami, WFLA, 96.5 TheSpear, 91.2 Real Radio, 92.1 CTQ, 103.9 KissFM)

August 7, 2023: eJP Daily Phil: Around the Web

August 6, 2023: Jewish youth athletes from Pittsburgh competing in Olympic-style event in Florida

August 4, 2023: Bringing Home Ribbons, MEdals, and Life Long Connections: An Interview with the Athletes of JCC Maccabi 2023

August 4, 2023: Proud flag-bearers look forward to their big moment at Florida Games

August 4, 2023: JCC Ohio teams compete next week in JCC Maccabi Games in Florida

August 4, 2023: World’s Largest Organized Jewish Youth Sports Event Continues with Opportunities for Inclusion, Volunteer Service

August 3, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games returning to the Motor City in 2024

August 3, 2023: Ft. Lauderdale to Host JCC Maccabi Games® and Access, August 6 – 11

August 2, 2023: Sarah & Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center will be the first area preschool to offer new Judaic education program

August 2, 2023: Team STL back from JCC Maccabi Games in Israel with medals and more

August 2, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games in Israel a Smash Hit for Local Contingent

August 1, 2023: 2,000+ Jewish Teens Converge In Florida For JCC Maccabi Games (The News Tribune, Cleveland Jewish News, Virtual Jerusalem)

July 31, 2023: 2,000-plus teens worldwide to descend on Florida for JCC Maccabi Games

July 31, 2023: Alan Sherman, a champion of Jewish sports and Israel relations, dies at 87

July 26, 2023: 41st JCC Maccabi Games Opening Ceremony

July 26, 2023: Local Teens at JCC Maccabi Games

July 23, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games Set for Israel Return

July 20, 2023: Jewish Federation initiates Project-412

July 19, 2023: Minor Hockey players help lead Team Montreal to (JCC) Maccabi gold

July 19, 2023: Great Success for the JCC Maccabi Games in Israel, Prestigious Results for the Ukrainian Athletes

July 17, 2023: Bexley’s Rubin in Israel for JCC Maccabi Games

July 16, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games brings Jewish athletes to Israel

July 16, 2023: Tour, Terror, Treffen (Tour, Terror, Meeting—See Treffin for JCC Maccabi)

July 15, 2023: Indy Teens Earn Medals in (JCC) Maccabi Games

July 14, 2023: Highlights from the JCC Maccabi Games (JTA, The Forward)

July 13, 2023: Pool of talent in Team Maccabi GB’s Florida Games squads

July 13, 2023: Moroccan Jewish teens at JCC Maccabi Games in Haifa

July 13, 2023: Morocco JCC Maccabi Team Delegation (eJP Pic of the Day)

July 12, 2023: The YM-YWHA competing in the JCC Maccabi Games

July 11, 2023: Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS), 2:48

July 11, 2023: ‘Build bridges of understanding with fellow Jews,’ Herzog tells young JCC athletes

July 11, 2023: Israel hosts JCC Maccabi Games

July 10, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games kick off in Haifa; Israeli president hopes participants will ‘build bridges’

July 9, 2023: Moroccan teens join JCC Maccabi Games in Israel (JNS, Cleveland Jewish News)

July 9, 2023: For The First Time Since 2011, The World’s Largest Sports Event For Jewish Youth Is Taking Place In Israel – July 9-13, 2023

July 9, 2023: Moroccan Jewish Teens Make Historic Debut at JCC Maccabi Games in Israel

July 9, 2023: Moroccan Jewish Teens Participate in Maccabi Games in Israel for First Time

July 7, 2023: For first time since 2011, JCC Maccabi Games being held in Israel, with plans to do so regularly

July 7, 2023: The JCC Maccabi Games, the largest Jewish youth sports event in the world, has started

July 7, 2023: Maccabiah was opened: With about 1,300 teenagers and Avdia

July 6, 2023: Florida beckons for young football prospects

July 6, 2023: Watch the 41st JCC Maccabi Games® Opening Ceremony Livestream July 9

July 6, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games opening ceremony will be livestreamed on Sunday night

July 6, 2023: Teaneck’s Tiferet Milgram Heads to JCC Maccabi Games

July 6, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games Kick Off in Israel

July 6, 2023: Haifa to Host the World’s Largest Jewish Teen Sports Competition

July 5, 2023: Cleveland teens off to Israel for JCC Maccabi Games (Cleveland Jewish News, Wn.com)

July 5, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games Return to Israel for First Time in 11 Years

July 4, 2023: Seven St. Louis athletes competing in Maccabi Games in Israel this week

June 30, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games^®  Kick Off in Israel July 6

June 30, 2023: Let the Games Begin

June 29, 2023: 7 Ukrainian teens will get a break from war at a Jewish sports camp in California this summer

June 29, 2023: Maccabi GB footballers chase the American dream

June 29, 2023: Haifa to host world’s largest Jewish teen sports competition

June 28, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games Begin July 6 in Israel

June 23, 2023: JCC Maccabi Games set for Israel return

June 22, 2023: Maccabi GB’s Young Hopefuls Prepare to Take On the World

June 19, 2023: Roundtable With Rabbi Mirvis (eJP Pic of the Day)

June 7, 2023: The ultimate Jewish experience: Summer camp

May 30, 2023: Former Israeli intelligence officer shares insights during visit to Pittsburgh

May 25, 2023: Joint Statement by 25+ Jewish Communal Organizations in Response to White House Strategy to Combat Antisemitism

May 25, 2023: Jewish Choir Recreates History at Air Force Academy

May 25, 2023: Rota (Spain) Jewish Community Welcomes Rabbis for Weeklong Visit (JWB)

May 23, 2023: Café Opens With A Cause

May 22, 2023: To build a better workplace, survey your employees about their experiences

May 18, 2023: Dell Jewish Community Center Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

May 11, 2023: Inside the Middle East with an expert

May 11, 2023: GAME ON! Houston to host 2024 JCC Maccabi Games

May 10, 2023: Helping Supplementary Jewish Education

May 9, 2023: Nearly two-dozen Jewish camps make ‘Newsweek’ list

May 8, 2023: Why Jewish Funders Are Looking Toward Jewish Community Centers to Meet Today’s Challenges

May 8, 2023: Former JCC Association Chairman on navigating COVID and the future of Jewish education

May 5, 2023: Henei Ma Tov

May 4, 2023: Major new push to address ‘critical shortage’ of preschool teachers takes shape

May 1, 2023: With $1m pilot, Mosaic United expands teen trips outside North America

April 24, 2023: Tucson J Convenes 180 JCC Professionals for JCCs Western Regional Conference

April 3, 2023: A Prague Journey: The Trauma of Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

March 31, 2023: Strength in Adversity

March 30, 2023: Big Celebration Planned for Israel Independence Day

March 29, 2023: JCC Association of North America announced the appointment of Marshall S. Levin as the organization’s chief philanthropic officer (eJP, Word on the Street)

March 29, 2023: Jewish Religious Education Program connects families worldwide

March 10, 2023: JCC announces transition plan for President and CEO Brian Schreiber

March 8, 2023: People Give Less After Daylight Saving Time Switch

March 6. 2023: Zoom In with JPro “Courageous Leadership and Polarization,” with Felicia Herman, Erika B. Rudin-Luria, Cheryl Cook, and Doron Krakow

March 2, 2023: A place to call home: The J officially opens doors to classy new, top-notch facility

March 1, 2023: Purim in Okinawa: A Chaplain Realizes He Almost Missed His Calling (JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®)

February 28, 2023: American and European JCCs do not share the same mission, and that’s a good thing

February 22, 2023: Jewish leaders at gathering of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations express concerns about judicial reform

February 15, 2023: HE Interior Minister receives Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ delegation

January 23, 2023: Your Daily Phil: Jewish orgs’ billboard campaigns + A conference of JCC execs

January 18, 2023: Former B’nai Amoona Rabbi Carnie Rose begins new job in Cleveland

January 15, 2023: JCC Association of North America recognizes JCC of Staten Island’s chief of communications | Inside Out

January 13, 2023: Fellow Travelers

January 11, 2023:  “Around the Web”: Martin Pear Israel Fellowship

January 9, 2023: Rachmanus recognized in Pittsburgh with award and memory

January 6, 2023: Choreographing Peoplehood: 2022 peak moments

2022

December 21, 2022: After Two-Year Hiatus, Normalcy Slowly Returning to JCC Maccabi Games

December 14: Choosing a Camp: Why Start Now?

December 1, 2022: Jennifer Mamlet is now the executive vice president…

November 22: Serving the US Naval Academy (JWB)

November 21, 2022: A Week in the Life of A Movement

November 16, 2022: ‘He was the chaplains’ chaplain’ (JWB)

October 13, 2022: All Gold, No Bust for Atlanta 16U Flag Football

October 12, 2022: A $10M ‘lifeline’ has helped Bay Area JCCs survive big losses during pandemic

October 5, 2022: Finishing the High Holidays at Sea (JWB)

September 30, 2022: How a special community partnership saved our JCCs (and can save yours)

September 21, 2022: The Marcus Foundation and JCC Association of North America announced a $3 million grant (full announcement)

September 15, 2022: Hazon convenes coalition of major Jewish groups in new international initiative to fight climate change

September 15, 2022: Atlanta 14U Soccer Team Triumphs at JCC Maccabi Games

September 07, 2022: Gold, Silver and Bronze: Detroit Dancers, Basketball Players Win Medals at JCC Maccabi Games

September 5, 2022: Local teams shine at 2022 JCC Maccabi Games

August 30, 2022: Experience at the Maccabiah Games Leads to Professional Development for Presburger

August 29, 2022: JCC Maccabi Games: West Coast Hockeytown

August 29, 2022: Philadelphia U16 girls basketball teams wins JCC Maccabi gold

August 26, 2022: Passing of the Torch

August 26, 2022: David Posnack JCC to Host the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games® & Access, North America’s Largest Jewish Teen Sports and Community Building Event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

August 25, 2022: Three St. Louis Maccabi athletes awarded special Midot Medals

August 9, 2022: Local Teen Athletes Return from JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego

August 7, 2022: 40th JCC Maccabi Games spotlight young Jewish athletes

August 5, 2022: At JCC Maccabi Games in San Diego, Pioneers Open Our Eyes to Remarkable Possibilities

August 4, 2022: Getting the data on compensation for early childhood educators

August 3, 2022: Daily Phil (Pic of the Day)

August 2, 2022: JCC Maccabi Games Return After Two-Year Hiatus, Detroit Athletes Take Part

August 2, 2022: San Diego Hosting 40th Anniversary JCC Maccabi Games

July 30, 2022: 38 St. Louis kids heading to Maccabi Games in San Diego

July 27, 2022: Return of JCC Maccabi Games a ‘Reset’ for Coaches, Athletes

July 25, 2022: San Diego Finds Itself at the Center of the Jewish Community Center Universe

July 1, 2022: We the People

June 30, 2022: Local teens headed for San Diego – The JCC Maccabi Games start July 31

June 30, 2022: How supply chain troubles, inflation and stock market woes are impacting Jewish nonprofits

June 24, 2022: Appreciating Jewish Leaders and Holocaust Survivors

June 17, 2022: Learners, Not Knowers

June 8, 2022: Kaiserman JCC Opening Maccabi Hall of Fame

June 1, 2022: To Everything There is a Season

May 26, 2022: Mandel JCC hosts ‘An Evening Celebrating Michael’

May 22, 2022: Building Peoplehood Through Arts and Culture “The Stories We Tell Make Us Stronger: Building Thriving Jewish Communities

May 4, 2022: Independence Day: Here’s how Jewish communities around the world are celebrating

April 27, 2022: New US Armed Forces rules forbid soldiers from non-official travel to Israel, region

April 22, 2022: DAF recognizes Holocaust Days of Remembrance by connecting the past to future operations

April 3, 2022: Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt meets with Jewish cadets following confirmation (JWB)

April 2, 2022: First-of-its-kind volunteer hub launches for Ukraine relief

March 29, 2022: 18 reported bomb threats directed at US JCCs and synagogues in March

March 3, 2022: Asking the Clergy: How Does Your Faith Support Women’s Development?

February 25, 2022: ‘The Power of Us”

February 16, 2022: Finding New Meaning in New Work

February 14, 2022: Tucson J puts the focus on Inclusion for Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month

February 8, 2022: East Coast Jews Defined the Last Century of Jewish Life. West Coast Jews Have the Next

February 02, 2022: Three Years After Playing Hockey in the JCC Maccabi Games, They’ll Finally Be Back on the Ice in San Diego

January 28, 2022: Anti-Semitism: Which Jews Face It and How to Respond? Letter to the Editor (PDF)

January 27, 2022: The Paley Center for Media Presents PaleyImpact: Media’s Role in Helping Us Talk about the Holocaust

January 27, 2022: Why our workplaces need to love their employees back

January 26, 2022: About Two Dozen Athletes Will Represent Detroit This Summer at the Revived JCC Maccabi Games

January 26, 2022: Commissioning Of Third-Year Cantorial Student Laynie Zell into The United States Navy as a Chaplain Candidate

January 14, 2022: JCC Manhattan’s new director wants to help people ‘reclaim pre-COVID life’

January 7, 2022: New Hillel ROTC Cohort seeks to give its “lone soldiers” a lasting community

2021

December 24, 2021: Getting to Know a Shaliach from Israel Can Be Life Changing

December 11, 2021: Summer Camps Are Facing A Rocky Start, With An Uncertain Future

December 8, 2021: Why the JCC movement Is putting talent and culture at the fore

December 3, 2021: Z3 2021: Developing an evolved Zionist ideology for the 21st century

December 2, 2021: Post from Community: Unprecedented coalition forms to spotlight antisemitism

December 2, 2021: Spreading the joy of Hanukkah: Mister G leads online concert aimed at Jewish community centers across North America

December 2, 2021: Why universal preschool is a must for early childhood Jewish education (Shma Koleinu)

November 26, 2021: 3 Subjects Worthy of Deep Study: Torah, JCCs, Mideast History

November 25, 2021: Jewish communities thriving in the Arabian Gulf – opinion (JWB Jewish Chaplains Council^®)

November 5, 2021: Growth of Austin Jewish Community Marred by Antisemitism

November 4, 2021: What’s a ‘JCC without walls’? In Contra Costa, it’s a community.

November 4, 2021: Communal ‘cornerstone’ Alan Mallinger retires from JCC

October 28, 2021: Y, JCC, Parks and Rec, University Rec, Medical Wellness Center Leaders: Reconnect, Rebuild Here

October 26, 2021: “At Camp David yesterday…” Jewish Insider, EJewishPhilanthropy

October 25, 2021: JCRIF-Aligned Grant Fund announces Reset grant recipients

October 5, 2021:Daily Torah Schmooze: Episode 640, JCC Association: A GREAT Vision Statement (even for you)!

September 30, 2021: Ep. #80: Like The Time We Sang My Song In Front Of The Entire Camp

September 17, 2021: A-camping They Did Go

September 10, 2021: I served in Afghanistan as an Army chaplain. Jewish wisdom can help us process what comes after withdrawal

September 7, 2021: Grandson of refugees joins mission to support current evacuees (JWB chaplain)

September 4, 2021: Jewish Marine who went viral cradling baby got start keeping kids happy at a JCC

August 31, 2021: Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood

August 26, 2021: A ‘military rabbi’ reflects on his service in Afghanistan

August 26, 2021: Jewish Women International to train JCC staff to help children exposed to domestic violence

August 14, 2021: South Floria Jewish Leaders Remember Surfside Victims

August 12, 2021: JCC Maccabi Games^® to Return After 2-Year Pandemic Hiatus

August 11, 2021:The U.S. Army has brought the JCC Association and Chabad together to educate soldiers

August 11, 2021: JCC Maccabi Games^® on Shelf for Another Year

August 10, 2021: Your Daily Phil: JWB Jewish Chaplains Council^® supporting Jewish Community with the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities

August 3, 2021: JCC Maccabi Games^® returns in 2022 after 2-year COVID-19 hiatus

August 3, 2021: Jewish Insider Daily Kickoff

August 2, 2021: Philanthropy Roundtable Joins 285+ National and Community Groups to Oppose King-Grassley Bill to Restrict Charitable Giving

August 2, 2021: Your Daily Phil: …The future of the JCC Maccabi Games^®

August 1, 2021: Lawrence Family JCC Prepares for 2022 JCC Maccabi Games^®

July 29, 2021: How a JCC helped the Munich 11 get their moment of silence

July 21: 2021: Back to Israel: Trip Highlights

July 20, 2021: The Naval Officer Who Found Her Rabbinic Legs at Sea

July 8, 2021: Back at the lake and canteen: Jewish campers express relief just ‘getting to be kids again’

June 29, 2021: Detroit Teen Athletes Invited to JCC Maccabi Regional Event in San Antonio

June 23, 2021: The JCC Reopens for Business

June 22, 2021: Welcome New JPRO Board Members! (Doron Krakow joins the executive board)

June 21, 2021: Thirteen new nonprofit leaders will learn together and support one another as they face post-pandemic challenges

June 18, 2021: Is It time for a new partnership paradigm in our Jewish community?

June 13, 2021: Other Voices: Stop Calling It Day Care

June 8, 2021: Lawrence Family JCC, Camp Mountain Chai Participate in National Wellness Program

June 8, 2021: Day Camps Get Their Moment in the Sun

June 7, 2021: Universal preschool: What could this mean for the Jewish community?

June 2, 2021: How a ‘bless our workforce’ approach can help us frame the journey back to the office

May 28, 2021: A Memorial Day Weekend Tale of Two Jewish American Military Heroes

May 28, 2021: eJP “Pic of the Day”

May 21, 2021: Make memorial Day Count in 2021

May 21, 2021: NY Army National Guard troops honor first Jewish Medal of Honor recipient

May 14, 2021: The Pittsburgh JCC’s CEO on vulnerability, humility and Jewish divides

May 6, 2021: The Vancouver JCC’s Expansion Plan

May 5, 2021: Philadelphia JCC that laid off 176 employees gets new CEO

May 3, 2021: Synagogues touched by COVID adapt to serve grieving congregations

April 29, 2021: Your Daily Phil: JCC Association of North America and the BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness

April 29, 2021: JCC Association to partner with BBYO to address mental health among adolescents

April 23, 2021: Post-pandemic, JCC Association refocuses on talent strategy

April 13, 2021: JWB Jewish Chaplains Council^® awards scholarships to two HUC rabbinical students

April 9, 2021: Thank You JCRIF Funders

April 8, 2021: Mah Nishtanah (Jewish Standard)

April 5, 2021: Mah Nishtanah (TOI)

March 25, 2021: US troops to celebrate Passover, Easter in-person and virtually

March 17, 2021: ‘He made you want to learn more and know more and be more.’

February 17, 2021: Jewish Communities Are Lynchpins in Strong, Free, Pluralistic Societies: The Director of JResponse^® Speaks to CAM (Combat Anti-Semitism)

February 16, 2021: Jewish Nonprofits hopeful pandemic exodus will reverse

January 22, 2021: YMCAs and JCCs are struggling. But communities rely on them.

January 6, 2021: The Covenant Foundation Announces $1.7 Million in New Grants to be Awarded in 2021

2020

December 22, 2020: Why It is Critical for Workers in Out-of-School Settings to Qualify for Vaccine Eligibility Within the Education Sector

December 21. 2020: Former JCC Maccabi Games Pitcher is a World Series Champion

December 21, 2020: JCC’s Alan Mallinger honored for working beyond the call of duty

December 18, 2020: Jewish Military Families Experience the Gift of Jewish Community

December 16, 2020: First person: How our JCC adjusted to the pandemic in 2020

December 11, 2020: JCC’s Brian Schreiber talks resilience in webinar for nonprofits

December 10, 2020: Helping Jews in the U.S. Military Have a Happy Hanukkah

December 9, 2020: Giving Back Is the Loving Legacy of a JCC Maccabi® Athlete

November 26, 2020: Former JCC Maccabi Games pitcher celebrates LA’s World Series win — as team analyst

November 24, 2020: Talk About Big Jobs!

November 19, 2020: Couple Who First Met at the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games^® in Detroit Ties the Knot 12 Years Later

November 17, 2020: Zionism 3.0: Time to step it up on Israel-diaspora issues

November 17, 2020: Emma Kaufmann Camp, JCC recognized for ‘culture of philanthropy’

November 17, 2020: Bringing Out the Best in Our Professionals Through Jewish Mindfulness and Middot

November 6, 2020: Rabbi Berg Appointed Chaplain at V.A. Hospital (JWB) (Nov. 6 edition)

November 4, 2020: Nov. 11 National Jewish Community Celebration of Veterans Day Will Launch on Facebook

September 22, 2020: Newsmakers: September 2020

September 17, 2020: Air Force Academy’s New Jewish Chaplain (JWB)

September 10, 2020: Cool under fire with Rabbi Irving Elson (JWB)

September 10, 2020: One team, one fight: Wearing masks after the 9/11 attacks and during COVID-19 (JWB)

September 4, 2020: How to fulfill the mitzvah of Sukkot while fighting anti-Semitism

August 28, 2020: JResponse®: Adapting to Support the JCC Movement in a Pandemic

August 21, 2020: U.S. Air Force chaplain: My call sign is ‘rabbi’

August 20, 2020: As Our Eyes Adjust

August 18, 2020: BB Camp helps strike out hunger in Lincoln City

July 22, 2020: How has COVID-19 affected Jewish organizations?

July 6, 2020: The Coronavirus Is Killing Off American Jewish Institutional Life

June 25, 2020: We must support our JCCs in these troubled times

June 5, 2020: Mandel JCC model for closing followed by others

June 3, 2020: Where does the Jewish Community Center movement go from here?

June 2, 2020: A ‘Super Fund’ Aims to Keep Jewish Nonprofit World from Sinking

May 26, 2020: Summer Camp Might Not Survive Covid-19

May 22, 2020: A Florida JCC survived the pandemic with no layoffs. Now it’s reopening.

May 21, 2020: Repair the World launches new initiative for Jewish volunteers

May 19, 2020: National Jewish community observance of Memorial Day to be live-streamed

May 19, 2020: COVID-19 Tests Staying Power of National Jewish Organizations

May 18, 2020: DESRON 9 Chaplain Named Navy’s First Joshua Goldberg Award Winner (JWB)

May 18, 2020: Summer camps facing rocky start, uncertain future

May 15, 2020: Where Are We Now? (J Voices, Episode 6)

May 6, 2020: A Youth Development Professional Guidebook Podcast: JResponse®

May 5, 2020: Letter | America’s JCCs are neither failing nor irrelevant

May 5, 2020: (JCC) Maccabi Games cancellation dampens summer for participants

May 4, 2020: Inside the Multimillion Dollar Struggle for Jewish Camp in America This Summer

May 2, 2020: America’s Jewish institutions were failing. Coronavirus hastened their demise.

April 29, 2020: Summer Camp Hanging in the Balance Amid Crisis

April 25, 2020: Will there be camp this summer? Three Jewish camps will decide this week, and likely delay.

April 24, 2020: 80% of JCCs got SBA loans — but what happens when the money runs out?

April 24, 2020: Israelfest goes virtual with live programming from around the world

April 22, 2020: Washington-area JCCs are struggling to make their online presence pay the bills

April 20, 2020: Jewish nonprofits are struggling. How should donors try to rescue them?

April 19, 2020: Will US Jewish Summer Camps Reopen?

April 19, 2020: New York City overwhelmed by coronavirus fatalities as plasma treatment brings hope (JWB)

April 19, 2020: The grim challenge of recovering New York City’s coronavirus dead (JWB)

April 17, 2020: After the first round of pandemic loans, success for some Jewish groups and confusion for many

April 15, 2020: Letter to the Editor: JCCs are Far More than Fitness Centers

April 14, 2020: Struggling with Overdependence on Fee-for-Service, JCC Faces COVID

April 12, 2020: Meet the rabbi, military chaplain and Jewish educator who wants to thank you for your service

April 10, 2020: Summer camps facing rocky start, uncertain future (AP News, also published in The New York Times, ABC News, U.S. News & World Report, FOX Business, MSN, The Charlotte Observer, The Bellingham Herald, The    Portland Press Herald, FOX Indianapolis, FOX Milwaukee, Rochester First, FOX/CBS West Virginia, Texomas, Gloucester Daily Times, The Daily News of  Newburyport, The Eagle-Tribune, Flipboard, The Griffin Daily News, GazetteXtra, WGN Radio, The Register-Herald, OA Online, Santa Fe New Mexican, WKYT, Times Daily, Idaho Press, Restore: The North Woods, The Journal Times, The Dispatch/The Rock Island Argus, Town and Country Today, MV Magic Valley, Cochrane Today, The Citrus County Chronicle and Head Topics)

April 10, 2020: Keeping traditions alive during the ‘new normal’

April 9, 2020: Rainbow Haggadah reminds Jewish GIs of the meaning of freedom

April 8, 2020: Local and national JCCs flailing, in desperate need of bailout

April 8, 2020: Job loss, salary reductions pose new reality for local Jewish nonprofits

April 8, 2020: Layoffs force JCC leaders to ponder post-pandemic future and leave employees in the lurch

April 7, 2020: Pandemic hampers houses of worship as faithful stay home

April 7, 2020: How to Host a Passover Seder on Zoom

April 5, 2020: Inside the Multimillion Dollar Struggle for Jewish Camp in America This Summer

April 3, 2020: The pandemic, and how the Jewish community survives it (Also published in The Times of Israel)

April 1, 2020: As JCCs Struggle, UJA Pumps In $10 Million

March 25, 2020: Major Jewish Organizations Form Emergency Pandemic Coalition

March 23, 2020: ‘Painful and deep’: Jewish nonprofits face dire economic prospects during and after coronavirus (Also Published in Sun Sentinel)

March 18, 2020: Large JCC Convention Scheduled for Milwaukee in May is Cancelled 

February 5, 2020: JCC of Central New Jersey boosts inclusion programming

January 12, 2020: JCC Association of North America and The Union for Reform Judaism Launch Unprecedented Partnership to Strengthen Field of Jewish Early Childhood Education

2019

December 25, 2019: An uptown Y honors Dr. Ruth

November 27, 2019: Let Me Look At You

November 14, 2019: Just Walk Beside Me

November 13, 2019: Szeresewski: Lending A Helping Hand in Pittsburgh, One Year Later

November 13, 2019: One Year After Pittsburgh Attack, Acts of Kindness Remain Powerful Beyond Words

November 11, 2019: Military Chaplain: Spiritual Care Helps Veterans Reconnect with Home and Family

November 7, 2019: Meet the Army Rabbi who led Yom Kippur services in Saddam Hussein’s Palace

September 3, 2019: Large conference for JCCs to be held here

August 7, 2019: Maccabi and Moonshots: Why Big Ideas Matter

August 7, 2019: Maccabi Games Draw to a Close

August 3, 2019: Disabled athlete shares his journey to inspire others

August 1, 2019: Looking Back: Maccabi Spirit Returns Again

August 1, 2019: Detroit JCC Maccabi By the Numbers

July 24, 2019: Atlanta Welcomes JCC Maccabi Games

July 24, 2019: JResponse: Harnessing the Power of JCC Professionals in Moments of Crisis

July 14, 2019: Peoplehood is the Platform – Zionism Brings it to Life

July 7, 2019: 70 Faces Revisited

July 3, 2019: You Should Know: Carly Schwartz

July 2, 2019: JCC’s Carol Folkerth celebrated with tribute dinner

June 26, 2019: Krakow & Minsky: JCCs-The Largest Platform for Jewish Engagement in North America

March 28, 2019: Here’s What It’s Like To Celebrate The Jewish Sabbath On An Air Force Base

March 27, 2019: Local rabbi inducted into U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame

2018

December 20, 2018: The Pittsburgh shooting caught the US Jewish community off guard. Can they catch up?

December 19, 2018: JCC interim director lends helping hand in Pittsburgh

December 18, 2018: Center Field: To Reinvigorate Zionism, ‘Z3’ Should Build ‘Identity Zionism’ First

November 20, 2018: Relief Arrives For JCC Staff In Pittsburgh

November 13, 2018: Pittsburgh’s Jewish leaders, FBI worked together in aftermath of Tree of Life shootings

November 13, 2018: Jewish Community Center conducts preparedness seminar for Jewish leaders

November 13, 2018: U.S. Jewish Leaders Tour Squirrel Hill, Tree Of Life Synagogue

October 1, 2018: IT’S WHO YOU KNOW! THE PODCAST: Episode 44: Doron Krakow, JCC Association of North America

August 30, 2018: JCC CEO Brian Schreiber to help national association strategize

August 17, 2018: JCC Maccabi Coaches Find Jewish Gold on the Diamond

August 17, 2018: Tomchei Golf Outing, Boy Pays It Forward

August 6, 2018: Annual Olympic-style competition brings volunteerism into Long Beach

August 2, 2018: JCC board member Howard Jacobson devotes time and love to The J

July 5, 2018: A group promoting high school programs in Israel is blaming its demise on apathy and Birthright

April 11, 2018: Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh – All Jews are Responsible for One Another

February 24, 2018: Rebuilding Jewish Life in a New ‘Town Square’

February 2, 2018: Four Chaplains Day: honoring the faith leaders who serve our troops

December 14, 2017: ‘Miracle’ monument dedicated to Pacific-based chaplains at Hawaii cemetery

November 29, 2017: US aircraft carrier gets a Torah scroll

November 27, 2017: Synagogue’s Mix of Arts and Religion Helps Shape Jewish Life in Washington

November 11, 2017: To honor WWII vet, seafaring Torah scroll to sail on new US Navy supercarrier

October 17, 2017: JCCs as Gateways to Jewish Peoplehood

October 3, 2017: How Trump’s Visa Changes Could Hurt Jewish Summer Camps

September 2, 2017: Executive order may keep Israeli counselors from Jewish US summer camps

April 18, 2017: Threats to Jewish centers, including Nashville’s, have greater meaning

March 30, 2017: Jewish leaders meet with US attorney general in wake of bomb threats

March 24, 2017: U.S. Jewish groups beef up security after threats despite arrest

March 16 , 2017: AFTER JCC THREATS, JEWISH FAMILIES AFRAID TO SEND CHILDREN TO PRESCHOOL

March 13, 2017: Bomb Threats Reshape Jewish Centers

March 3, 2017: Disgraced journalist charged over bomb threats to U.S. Jewish groups

March 2, 2017: What exactly is a Jewish community center?

March 2, 2017: An ancient prejudice returns

February 27, 2017: A fifth wave of bomb threats targets Jews. Here’s why it’s hard for the FBI to solve.

February 23, 2017: Jewish centres respond to ‘disruption and anxiety’

February 22, 2017: A Place for Water Aerobics and Feeling Safe as American Jews

February 22, 2017: The Jewish Community Center Bomb Threats Affect You, Too

February 21, 2017: JCC Association’s David Posner addresses bomb threats at JCCs

February 21, 2017: American Jews Confront a Wave of Bomb Threats

February 21, 2017: Federal Authorities Investigate Bomb Threats Targeting Jewish Centers

February 18, 2017: After bomb threats, Jewish community centers see ‘virtually no’ loss of clientele

January 27, 2017: From the editor’s desk: Staying strong in solidarity

January 27, 2017: JCCs receive second wave of bomb threats in a month

January 26, 2017: Local JCCs respond to bomb threats in U.S.

January 24, 2017: Bomb Threats Extend Locally; Montgomery County Jewish Community Center among those targeted.

January 24 2017: Jewish Atlanta Prepared for Bomb Threats

January 24, 2017: Intersection: Jewish Community Center Threats

January 23, 2017: Middlesex JCC targeted in wave of bomb threats

January 18, 2017: Jewish Centers Across U.S. Face New Wave of Bomb Threats

January 13, 2017: Bomb threats won’t derail the vital activity of JCCs

January 13, 2017: Association Responds to Bomb Threats at Jewish Community Centers

January 10, 2017: After Bomb Threats, JCC Association Reassures Jewish Community

January 9, 2017: Across the US, 16 JCCs get bomb threats in a single day