Resilience (in Hebrew- עמיד– “a-meed”) is a word that resonates with something deep inside the human spirit. We each strive to be resilient through tough times and revel in our accomplishments when we succeed. Jewish thought emphasizes that resilience is a community effort not just an individual responsibility, which is why at the JCCNS we promote communal resilience, as well as individual resilience.
While recent events have shaken us, we stand strong as an agency, as a community, and as a people. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, award-winning author and a great Jewish thinker of the 20th century said: “This is how to deal with crisis. Wrestle with it, refusing to let it go until it blesses you, until you emerge stronger, better or wiser than you were before. To be a Jew is not to accept defeat. That is the meaning of faith.”
Today, as the Jewish community grapples with a war in Israel and an alarming rise of Jew Hate here in the United States, the JCCNS remains committed to our mission and steadfast in our conviction. We are a special space for both Jews and non-Jews to gather for award-winning learning, team building, cultural programs, social events, and togetherness. We offer opportunities to focus on physical and mental strength. We remain proud of the important work we do and the opportunities we provide.
Please consider a gift to the JCCNS’s 2024 Annual Appeal. As we look back and celebrate our continued resilience and strength, we are grateful for the loyalty from our supporters, and we are delighted by the privilege to serve our extended community. With your generous support, we will continue to stand strong for years to come.
