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COVID-safe group activities

COVID-safe group activities

As we begin to welcome volunteers back to Campus, we wanted to share some "no-touch" game and activity ideas for safe, socially-distanced group fun! Activities: Simon SaysWe all know how to play this one! Head’s upThe kids love it, and it’s silly and sweet. Download...

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Rosh Hashanah 5782: The Sound of Hope

Rosh Hashanah 5782: The Sound of Hope

As we approach another Jewish new year, many of us look toward feelings of hope and renewal—and the sound of the shofar, the ram's horn trumpet sounded on Rosh Hashanah during prayer service. One of the teens in JCCA’s Kesher program recently asked if there’s a way to...

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Staff Spotlight: Jill Mullings

Staff Spotlight: Jill Mullings

In May, JCCA talked with Jill Mullings a Parent Advocate and Outreach Coordinator for the Family Resource Center.  Our conversation touched on her history with JCCA and why she was inspired to take on this role. It has been edited for clarity and length.  What is...

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Volunteer Appreciation Video

Volunteer Appreciation Video

Almost every year, the children on JCCA’s Pleasantville campus host a special dinner to show volunteers just how much they are valued. Unfortunately, the dinner is one of many special events our young people have had to miss during the pandemic. But they still wanted...

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Staff Spotlight: Danielle Capra, LMSW

Staff Spotlight: Danielle Capra, LMSW

To recognize National Child Abuse Month, JCCA sat down with Danielle Capra, LMSW, a social worker at the Center for Healing. We discussed the impact of childhood sexual abuse on victims, treating trauma, and a positive moment with a client. Our conversation has been...

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A Passover Message From Rabbi Ilan Ginian

A Passover Message From Rabbi Ilan Ginian

Dear Friends, The seder is the ritual meal eaten during the Jewish holiday of Passover. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their life circumstances or their own starting point. A seder table is not complete without all being in attendance. An orchestra comprised of a...

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Staff Spotlight: Darnette Ellis

Staff Spotlight: Darnette Ellis

In honor of National Social Work Month, JCCA sat down with Darnette Ellis, one of the Social Work Coordinators for Foster Home Services specialized programs. Darnette is also a former social work fellow at JCCA and with UJA, who completed her MSW while working at...

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JCCA Students Learn About Opportunities in Design

JCCA Students Learn About Opportunities in Design

JCCA teens had the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in design and architecture through a conversation with employees from Gensler. Gensler is a leading global architecture firm with a mission to Create a Better World Through the Power of Design. Gensler...

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Staff Spotlight: Pauline Rose

Staff Spotlight: Pauline Rose

JCCA sat down with Pauline Rose LCSW-R, Director of JCCA’s Health Homes in the Bronx. Our discussion touched on what a Health Home is — and isn’t — as well as her role as a mentor and advocate. Our conversation has been edited for length and clarity.    JCCA:...

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