By Jeff Dannick “How was your trip?” Such a simple question, but as I have discovered since returning from Israel, almost impossible for me to answer. This was my bar…
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“Shalom Sesame” and Grover Are Returning to the Sheva Center
…created in the incredible “Sesame Street” tradition, that already exist for the program. Although official launch will be in the fall, you can catch the “Countdown to Shavuot” episode on…
Parashat Tazria (Leviticus 12:1-13:59)
…The midrash (rabbinic interpretations) teaches that tzara-at (a catch-all term for skin diseases) is a punishment for slander and malicious gossip (Leviticus Rabbah, 16:1). Rabbi Yisrael Salanter (1810-1883; founder of…
Parashat V’Zot Habracha (Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12)
…catch our breath. The very next thing we do, though, is read the haftara, the prophetic selection, from the book of Joshua, Moses’ successor. Joshua is the future, the next…
Update from JCC Israel Center
…in and out of Israel.” It was a nice show of support from someone who can catch the media’s attention. And an even nicer message: That he, too, is part…
Israel Reflections | Shabbat Shalom 16 Shevat 5784
…I walked slowly as if instinctively giving my heart time to catch up to what my eyes were seeing. All my senses were overwhelmed. The air seemed to stand still…
Day 66: Iron Swords War
…I am looking down at you with a big smile. I will probably sit next to grandfather, and we will catch up, sharing our experiences and what has changed between…
Get to Know Some of Israel’s Local Inclusion Heroes
…see how his adaptive controllers were put into action. You can still catch these two webinars to learn about inclusion initiatives and programming in the JCC Movement, which we highlight…
Political Scandal: Sign of Collapse or Strength?
…will become a reality: Bashana haba’ah – “Next year we will sit on the porch and count all the birds, Children on vacation will play catch, between the houses in…
Celebrating Pride, the JCC Movement Way
…the book offers an honest, powerful glimpse into ultra-conservative Orthodox Jewish life—and a moving journey of self-discovery and self-love. JCC London in Ontario, Canada, Mittleman JCC in Portland, Oregon, and…