CEO Letters

CEO Letter 5.22.20

by Jenn Ross

This column is dedicated to all of the teens in our community.  Being a teenager isn’t easy even under the best of circumstances and you are also being asked to adapt to this unprecedented time.  You have forgone many experiences such as March of the Living, Maccabi Games, …

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…

4.24.20 CEO Letter

by Jenn Ross

This year is Israel’s 72nd birthday.  Earlier in the year, we were planning an expanded community celebration which would have involved children and young families.  Although we won’t be able to host this program at the J, we have most of the groundwork for next year.

I …

CEO Letter 4.10.2020

by Jenn Ross

Whenever I write my column, I am aware that my message may be somewhat dated by the time Community Review is printed and delivered to you.  Since our building closure at 6pm on Monday, March 16, calculating time has perplexed me.  Information dramatically changes not only by …

CEO Letter 3.27.2020

by Jenn Ross

I wish I could focus my attention on this edition’s theme of Jewish food since it is a pleasure to write about, and since much of our culture and community is built around a dining room table.  However, a more critical topic has been impacting the world and much will likely …