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Federation Mission Photos Now on Display at JCC

 
Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair, Stacie Bresler-Reinstein, is one of the featured photographers at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center’s Eye Connect: Our Global Jewish World exhibit. Her photos were taken during her participation on a Campaign Chairs and Directors Missi…

A Special Purim for New Olim

It is a very special Purim for new olim (immigrants). This year, they celebrate it in Israel - with all the immense fanfare such as parades, the streets filled with children in costume, and the radio constantly playing holidays songs. For some olim, this may be their first time ever celebr…

Israel Unlimited Making Strides to End Disabilities Stigmas

While Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month is coming to a close, the work of JDC’s Israel Unlimited — a partnership between JDC, the Ruderman Family Foundation, and the Government of Israel — continues at full speed, providing the opportunity for people with disabilities to …

Ensuring a Safe Space at Jewish Summer Camp

Jewish camp is a second home and "safe space" to over 200,000 children, teens, and college-aged counselors each summer. There, they grow, learn, and develop new skills in an environment different from home and school. At camp, it's safe to be the best version of yourself.

This summer, wit…