Dear Friends, In challenging times, it is easy to get numb to our situation and feel helpless. We get stuck in the moment, when really, we should be digging in the depths of our heart to bring out the true leader that lies within us. As the Passover holiday approaches...
As March is Women’s History Month, we are highlighting two pioneering women from JCCA’s past—Mary Boretz and Julia Goldman—who made significant contributions to child welfare. Mary Boretz As a child in the early 20th century, Mary Boretz had first-hand...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...