You are receiving my Friday post a day early this week. The past few weeks have been trying for Israel and for Jews around the world
“Clergy and Citizens to President Obama: Stop Whining, Start Working to Curb Gun Deaths.” That was the message at a Metro Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF)
Participation in the Jewish community is a very personal experience. For some, it involves regular attendance at Sabbath services. For others, it may be keeping
With apologies to Bostonians… the great New York catcher/manager Yogi Berra, who passed away this week, used to say that “It ain’t over till it’s
Last night, JCRC was very proud to host JCRC Celebrates: Generations of Service, where we recognized JCRC’s community service programs and the generations of leaders
Last week President Obama was in Alaska where he restored Mount McKinley to its earlier native name, Denali. Me? I was sitting on a beach devouring
On June 28, 1894, the federal government enacted a law “Making Labor Day a Legal Holiday,” setting aside the first Monday of September to honor
Among my responsibilities as JCRC Associate Director, I have the enviable job of accompanying Christian clergy on Israel Study Tours, experiences that never fail to be
As you read this, I’ve already left for a two week vacation. Not everyone in this world is blessed to be able to take meaningful
So here’s a frightening thought: This weekend brings the beginning of the Jewish month of Elul. The end of summer is on the horizon and
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