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Shlichut: A Bridge That Endures at the Pozez JCC
For 18 years, the shlichut program at the Pozez Jewish Community Center has served as a living bridge between Israel and NoVa. Through the presence of an Israeli emissary, or […]
L’Hitraot (Goodbye)
This was my last week at work. The time to conclude my three-year Shlichut has come. When my wife Rotem and I first arrived in 2022, it took us a […]
From Grief to Gratitude: How Pozez JCC is Honoring the Yoms and Holding Community
Grief lingers in the shadow of Oct. 7. There’s no linear path to healing. Along the way, as bumpy and crooked as that path may be, there’s a bright spot: […]
Me’Avdut Le’Herut: Finding Freedom and Familiarity in a New Seder
I can say with certainty that Pesach is my favorite Jewish holiday. Growing up, Pesach was a 3-week vacation from school. A huge family Seder, woven with funny traditions, the […]
Realistic Resolutions in 2025
The start of a new year is traditionally a time for making resolutions. These declarations can be a great motivator for self-improvement – if followed – but often they are […]
Global Jewish Peoplehood: Two Wars, Three communities and Chimney Cakes
Impressions by Jeff Dannick, Matthew Berger and Zina Segal following their trip to Budapest in the frame of the JCC Global program FROM GOOD TO GREAT. This past summer, Matthew […]
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Refer a Friend & Get a Free Month of Membership If you have ever thought about bringing a friend to the J to show them why you love it here, […]
Not alone: How Pozez JCC turned a year of grief into action
It has been over one year now since Hamas raided Southern Israel, murdering approximately 1,200 Israelis and capturing more than 200 people as hostages. Over one year since Jewish communities […]