Jun 20, 2025 | Cathy's Whim
This week has been very difficult for Jews around the world, especially in Israel. People with friends and family in Israel are trying their best to keep in touch with their loved ones, and act as a source of strength during this difficult time. We here at the...
Jun 18, 2025 | Cathy's Whim
Since October 7th, figuring out how we, as Jews, feel about the global Jewish community and the rise in antisemitism here in the United States has been increasingly difficult to articulate. It is important that the Jewish community’s concerns regarding antisemitism be...
Apr 25, 2025 | Cathy's Whim
As we prepare to remember and honor those who perished and survived during the Holocaust, we must not forget the stories of the Liberators. At this Sunday’s Yom Hashoah Observance, we will hear from Elaine Buckler, who will share the story of her father, Paul Buckler,...
Apr 10, 2025 | Cathy's Whim
I was recently at a conference in Chattanooga for CEOs of small Jewish Federations. It provided an opportunity for those of us in attendance to learn and share ideas with each other. The conference was packed with informative sessions, including one where we...
Mar 26, 2025 | Cathy's Whim
Earlier this month, JCC Executive Director Marc Jacob and I traveled to Massachusetts to attend a special conference, titled “Navigating Israel and the Rise of Antisemitism.” The sessions offered at the conference gave us a detailed glimpse into the issues currently...
