Another Haiku
Some weeks feel like I need to break things into three short lines — a quick 5‑7‑5 haiku of the moment.
So much happening
International junkie
Trying to keep up
From the CEO
Happy Secular New Year!
It’s that time of year again: my annual return to the JCC gym, where the exercise bikes have been waiting patiently for me. I should probably also commit to eating less ice cream. This year’s resolution: I’m going to keep this up past January 31st.
Every year, we get two New Years…
Bridging Cultures
This year, we are fortunate to have three shinshinim living in our community. In partnership with the Jewish Agency, our Jewish Federation brings these young adults from Israel for a gap year—after high school and before their obligatory service—to share Israeli culture with us. They spe…
Chanukah on Jay: A Celebration That Unites Us
In the months ahead, you’ll hear a lot about the findings of our recent community-wide demographic study and how those insights will guide our strategic planning. But today, I want to share one fascinating data point.
When asked, “Which of the following activities, resources, programs, …
Building the Next Generation
Our community thrives because of the dedication of leaders who have nurtured Jewish life for decades. Recently, a long-time community leader reminded us of an essential truth: the future of Jewish leadership depends on how we engage and empower our young adults today. This call to action—t…