By Leah Garber The parents of October 7, 2023 “A global humanitarian catastrophe” is how Rachel Goldberg-Poulin—the mother of 23-year-old Hersh who was kidnapped to Gaza after the massacre at … Continued
Israel
Day 10: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Is there a more painful, horrifying, moving image than this collage showing the kidnapped and missing children, all being held hostage in Gaza? Will these beautiful, happy … Continued
Day 3: Operation Iron Swords
By Leah Garber Times are tense, nerves are exposed, and emotions alternate among fear, frustration, and worry but also great love and pride. Along with the horrors, cruelty, and intense … Continued
Why JCC Maccabi® Is Vitally Important to the Jewish Future
By David Unger It’s easy for me to say that after working in the JCC field for more than 25 years—I left in 2003—some of my best memories of my … Continued
Jewish Values in Action: The True Reality of Today’s Israel
By Leah Garber At the end of this August weekend in Israel: 55 hours of fighting; 1,100 missiles aimed at Israeli civilian targets; 96% intercepted by the Iron Dome, and … Continued
Normality is in Our DNA, But Not This Summer
By Leah Garber Israeli summers boast an endless holiday atmosphere. Dressed in casual, light-colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats, people fill the streets—on their way to and from the beach, enjoying … Continued
JCC Association Awards $100,000 to 10 JCCs for Program Models That Broaden Israel Engagement
Inaugural grants focus on dialogue and programming beyond politics and religion to draw communities together NEW YORK —JCC Association of North America, through its inaugural Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC … Continued
Israel’s Elections: May Three Be the Charm
Weary and divided, frustrated and disappointed, the Israeli people went back to the polls yesterday for the third time in under a year. As a reminder, the elections for the … Continued
In the aftermath of Israeli elections
On my way to a family holiday abroad, I was forced to handle some flight delays that apparently can’t be avoided. Standing by the airline counter along with other frustrated … Continued
A Summer to Remember
This week we mark 115 years since the passing of Theodor Herzl, known as the “Visionary of the State,” a young and passionate leader who died at the age of … Continued