Dear Friends, Typically, this time of year has us looking forward to the enriching values, traditions, and celebrations of the spring season. But there is a gloom hovering outside in spite of the blossoming trees. I could never have imagined a Passover seder where I...
This year's "A Tree Grows in Pleasantville" event was incredible. If you were there with us, you already know it was a true testament to the commitment our volunteers and supporters have for JCCA's Pleasantville Cottage Campus. We are thrilled to announce that last...
Dear Friends, We light the menorah during the eight nights of Chanukah, which begins tonight, to honor the Maccabees, the small Jewish army that managed to fight off vicious invaders who had desecrated or destroyed every trace of Jewish spiritual observance in Judea,...
What do you get when a troll, an alien, a Demogorgon, and Cousin Itt walk into a room? You get an awesome Halloween party! At JCCA's Bronx office, our dedicated staff held their annual Halloween party.The party was packed with over a hundred children in costume ready...
A central theme of the upcoming Jewish holiday is the blowing of the traditional ram’s horn trumpet, the shofar. As a young boy I remember the beginning of the school year and the heavy weight that came with it. Transitioning from summer fun to classroom days was not...
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday at JCCA's 2019 Celebration of Hope Gala! Our signature event raised more than $800,000 and we could not be more grateful to everyone who made this successful evening possible. Amid the glittering crystals of the famed...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, On Monday, we celebrate the birth of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would have turned 90 years old a few days ago, on January 15. As we honor the legacy of his achievements, we must also re-commit to the racial and economic justice...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, The holiday season presents the opportunity to gather with loved ones and reconnect, to show appreciation for each other and the gifts that we receive, whether material or not. We take stock of the previous twelve months, some of us committing to...
Dear JCCA Colleagues, We are all aware of the struggles our clients endure each day and the challenges they confront. The holidays give us greater pause to consider the painful absence of a loving family, or the poverty that prevents parents from providing their...
Every year, JCCA’s Robert Maslow Awards for Excellence in Practice recognize employees who have gone above and beyond their duties in support of JCCA’s mission. For a glimpse into the passion and dedication that power JCCA’s life-saving work, read our interview series...