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May 5, 2020

Living Donor: JCC Spin Instructor Helps Friend in Need

by Adam Grobman

Gina McDonald has always believed in living powerfully.

The longtime JCC spin instructor has experienced many exciting chapters in her life, including volunteering for the Peace Corps in West Africa and facilitating a weight management program (known as Empower) as part of…

May 5, 2020

CEO Letter 5.8.20

By Jenn Ross

During this quarantine, I’ve been seeking guidance from my national associations and colleagues at other Federations, JCCs and Community Relations Councils to ensure I am serving you and the community effectively during this challenging time. I’ve also been learning from le…

Apr 24, 2020

Silver Academy "Doesn't Skip A Beat" Thanks to Virtual Learning

By Mary Klaus

Although Pennsylvania schools have been closed since March 16th because of coronavirus, Silver Academy students continue to learn about everything from Judaic studies to science.

“With fairly short notice, our teachers switched from teaching their students in person on Frid…

Apr 24, 2020

The Silver Platter

with intro by Oren Yagil

On November 29th, 1947, the United Nations held its famous vote to create the state of Israel.

Several days after this historic vote, Chaim Weizmann, who a few months later became Israel’s first President, said in a speech, “The State of Israel will not be give…

Apr 24, 2020

Local Couple Weds Amidst Lockdown

by Adam Grobman

Trips to the grocery store and working from home are your typical state-in-lockdown behavior. But a wedding?

For Nate Longenecker and Stefanie Miller, that seemed like the natural thing to do.

On March 23, while most of the country was at home or stocking up on essentials,…