JCC Chai Sports grooms young athletes for JCC Maccabi Games
What started off with 300 participants, has grown to over 2,000 Jewish children and adults taking part in the JCC Chai Sports programming.
How divorcees have forged a productive co-parenting relationship
For divorced Jewish parents, custody arrangements and child support can be especially tough – and that’s before dealing with the issue of observance.
The story of violence and hurt: one woman’s account of an abusive relationship
A first-hand account of life in an abusive relationship
Take the high road, it’s good for your soul
My wife and I divorced over 20 years ago. I’ve been dating Sally for the last 6 years and now we are living together. I feel very fortunate at my age to have found someone I care about and enjoy being with. Unfortunately, my daughter Sara doesn’t feel the same.
Ever-advancing phones are a blessing and a curse
I can see all the incredible advantages of this form of communication, but I’m also apprehensive about the constancy of availability with these phones.
ЯCJN: Russian-Jewish comedian opens up about his childhood
As a child of Russian-Jewish parents, Allan Finn remembers his assimilation being far from easy.
ЯCJN: Art at Heart: healing through self-expression
Art at Heart is a non-profit organization that provides free art classes to patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions.
Children’s book encourages empathy for non-verbal people
Kooper’s Tale is Donna Carol Koffman’s second children’s book inspired by her autistic, non-verbal grandson, Reese.
Parents enthusiastic about PJ Library
The program, which has been offered since 2010, is changing the way it offers programs, and is starting to partner with schools, camps and synagogues
Growing up surrounded by Holocaust survivors
Looking back, the little things made us different. Compared to my friends born to Canadian parents, my upbringing made my life unique
