Community Review

The Jewish Angle on Afghanistan

By Rabbi Sam Yolen, Congregation Beth Israel (Lebanon)

As I write this, the Kabul International Airport is surrounded by Taliban fighters who show no affinity for political coalitions or bargaining.

It seems like the future for Afghanistan is bereft of anything remotely moderate, and most …

HACC History Professor, Others to Visit Senior Adult Club

By Cheryl Yablon

I am so excited to see you as we return to our Tuesday/Thursday Senior Luncheon and programs.  September we will have three of our wonderful speakers joining us.  On Thursday, September 2nd and 23rd, Rabbi Ron Muroff will lead us in discussions.  On Thursday, September 9…

A Compassionate Spirit

By Kim Kupfer

Compassion. That is how her mother describes her. Being the youngest of three siblings, she grew up around values of kindness, giving back to the world, sprinkled with strong Jewish traditions. It is no wonder then that Rena Cheskis chose to do a Bat Mitzvah project supporting…

CEO Letter - 8.27.21

By Jenn Ross

Shana Tova! This year as much as ever, we would like to wish you a happy, healthy, and safe new year.

The wellbeing of our JCC participants and our community has always been important to us.  During the pandemic, we have dedicated extraordinary energies to ensure health and s…

Lancaster Community Member Supports Arava Institute with Ride Across Israel

By Don Feldman
In 1972, during the summer following my freshman year in college, I started bicycling in a serious way.   I spent the summer working for my father at his office in Manhattan and I decided to bicycle to work from our home in Belle Harbor, in southeastern Queens.   It was 1…