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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 […]
Jewish Values are at the Heart of Pozez JCC’s Summer Camps
When school is out and the sun is up, kids of all ages enjoy a summer favorite: camp. This is where they give all kinds of activities a try — […]
Impact and Action: How Pozez JCC creates a welcoming space for all
Our Northern Virginia community is as vast and diverse as the needs of its residents. Here at the J, we strive to meet those needs for all who seek supportive […]
Why Disability Stories Matter: A Director’s Perspective
As the director of the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington, one of my greatest passions is bringing the stories of people with disabilities into the spotlight. This festival isn’t just […]
“ARE YOU READY?!” What the First Week of Camp Feels Like as a Director
The first week of camp is one of my favorite times of year. It’s where all the planning, dreaming, and problem-solving that’s happened behind the scenes for months finally takes […]
A Turning Point Summer at Sunrise Day Camp
On Monday, June 23rd, Sunrise Day Camp—Greater Washington will welcome 70 or more children with cancer and their siblings to summer camp. For the 29 BEST days of summer, we’ll […]
Finding Common Ground: Juneteenth through the Lens of Jewish Values
As a Black woman in America, Juneteenth holds deep meaning for me. It’s a celebration of freedom, and a reminder of the resilience my ancestors carried through centuries of bondage, […]
More Than Summer: How Camp Kesher Builds Life Skills That Last
Camp Kesher is filling a gap that’s all too common for neurodiverse youth: a lack of accessible, joyful, age-appropriate summer experiences. A day camp that celebrates and embraces differences, Kesher […]
Shavuot: More Than Just Cheesecake (Though We Love That Too!)
When I was growing up, Shavuot got left out of Temple celebrations in Religious School because the holiday always fell after Religious School had ended it’s year. It wasn’t until […]
Conversation with the Curator: Four Questions with cartoonist and retired psychologist, Jim Wise
Comics and cartoons certainly seem to be having a moment, and maybe because many of us recognize a collective need to lighten up and laugh over the satire. Artists are […]
The Paradox of Inclusion: Creating Dedicated Spaces for True Belonging
At a time where inclusivity is being challenged, it’s more important than ever to remember what it truly means. Building welcoming communities doesn’t require putting everyone in the same space; […]
Celebrating Lag B’Omer with BBQs, Community, and Stories that Spark Joy
Lag B’Omer has always felt like a beautiful Jewish holiday to me, a hidden gem—a secret waiting to be discovered. Nestled in the middle of the Omer—the 49 days we […]