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 Jewish Community Research: About us
The Institute for Jewish and Community Research, San Francisco, is an independent non-profit dedicated to the growth of the Jewish community.
Tobin was the president of the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco from 1986-1989.
She is involved with two projects: ethnic and racial diversity in the Jewish community and anti-Israelism and anti-Semitism in America's educational systems.
www.jewishresearch.org /about.htm   (3377 words)

  
 JCC Memphis
In 1979, the leadership of the Center realized additional space would be necessary if the organization were to fulfill the expanding needs of its membership into the 80's and beyond.
Funds were raised to accomplish this task with the result that the Center was remodeled and updated to current standards and expanded to a 160,000 square foot facility.
To serve the leisure time needs of the Jewish and total community - all ages from preschool to the aged, all economic and social groups, all shades of opinion, all religious groups, as well as those not religiously identified.
www.jccmemphis.org   (483 words)

  
 Shanghai's amazing Jewish community
Jewish refugees were later herded into Hongkou ghetto in the city's northeast, where food was scarce and disease rampant.
A Jewish settlement was established in the city of Kaifeng, in what is now Henan province, where a synagogue was built in 1163 and thousands of Jews worshiped openly.
This small Jewish circle was affected in the early 1900s by a second wave of immigration that brought Russian Jews fleeing the pogroms (campaigns of repression) and, later, the Russian Revolution.
www.gluckman.com /ShanghaiJewsChina.html   (3265 words)

  
 JCC - Merage Jewish Community Center
The Mission of the Jewish Community Center of Orange County is to enrich Jewish life and general community life through county-wide social activities which include social service, recreational, social education and cultural activities.
The Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County is a not-for-profit agency open to all those who wish to become a member or wish to participate in the Center's varied activities.
The Merage JCC is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Orange County and is a member of the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America.
www.jccoc.org   (492 words)

  
 Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The JCA is a nonprofit organization serving the Jewish population throughout Southern Maine.
Formed in 1999, the JCA is the result of a merger of two institutions, the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Federation of Southern Maine, to combine the program and fund raising arms of the Jewish Community.
The mission of the JCA is to build Jewish community locally, in Israel and throughout the world.
www.mainejewish.org   (669 words)

  
 JCC - Jewish Community Center - Binghamton, New York
The Jewish Community Center of Binghamton is widely recognized as a cultural, recreational and award winning physical fitness center for residents of the triple cities and Broome County.
Centrally Located just south of the Vestal Plaza, and accessible from all area communities, the Binghamton JCC is a vibrant, dynamic institution enriching the lives of people of all ages through a wide variety of programs and activities.
The JCC is nonsectarian community agency supported by the UnitedWay and the Jewish Federation of Broome County, as well as by private and corporate donations.
www.jewishcc.org   (360 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center
As is usually the case in centers of this kink, there are several activities during the week in addition to religious services, all of which would combine to create a parking nuisance for the neighboring homes as well as a traffic hazard on River Road.
On the suggestion that the Center be restricted for the use of New Milford residents LaBarbera was emphatic that the American way of life does not tell a person where or when he may attend religious services.
A representative of the proposed Center said that the Committee had volunteered to meet with any of the signers of the petition objecting to the new building and to discuss with them any of their objections..
www.gis.net /~jfranzel/synagogue.htm   (2108 words)

  
 JCC of Central New Jersey
The Houston JCC, because of its close proximity to New Orleans, offered aid for hurricane evacuees who fled to their community.
The JCC of Central NJ is raising funds to give directly to the Houston JCC to provide necessities like baby bottles, shoes, toiletry items and more.
Jewish Federation of Central NJ is also accepting donations for Hurricane Katrina victims.
www.jccnj.org   (236 words)

  
 The Jewish Outreach Institute
The synagogue may be the cornerstone of the historical Jewish community but it is not the institution that is anchoring their lives.
An emphasis on membership can unfortunately turn people off from exploring a new community by creating a barrier of having to pay to “belong.” Many of the people we reach out to are not thinking in terms of membership and dues at this point in their Jewish journeys, but are simply seeking connection and community.
Throughout the country, enterprising Jewish communal professionals are raising the profile of outreach in their communities.
www.joi.org   (3864 words)

  
 Welcome to The Jewish Community Centre, Hong Kong
The Jewish Community Centre is a multi-faceted facility conveniently located in the Mid-Levels area above the Central district on Hong Kong Island.
A plethora of Jewish and recreational activities is offered for members of all ages.
Jewish activities include classes in Hebrew language, Jewish history, Jews in Asia, as well as many social activities and community-wide celebrations of Jewish Festivals.
www.jcc.org.hk   (180 words)

  
 Welcome to JCC Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In a special ceremony, Jewish and Muslim chapels were dedicated at the U.S. Air Force base in Ramstein, Germany, the synagogue by (left), Rabbi David Lapp, director of JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, and (right) Rabbi Donald Levy, the base’s sole Jewish chaplain.
The JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, under the auspices of JCC Association, is responsible for recruiting and endorsing Jewish chaplains for the U.S. Armed Services worldwide.
Many JCCs hold auctions in their auditoriums, but now they will be able to hold them in cyberspace.
www.jcca.org   (327 words)

  
 JCC: Baltimore Home Page
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore operates two facilities in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Camp Milldale in Reisterstown, Maryland.
The Jewish Community Center serves as a common meeting ground for all Jews, respecting diversity of thinking and expression.
In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.
www.jcc.org   (199 words)

  
 Arizona Jewish Community Center - Tucson Arizona JCC
The JCC aims to meet the educational, social, recreational and cultural needs of their families, with an emphasis on Jewish values and culture.
The Tucson Jewish Community Center nationally acclaimed early childhood education, after school programs, and school day out programs provide quality education and childcare to children from the ages of 6 weeks to 16 years.
The Tucson Jewish Community Center has countless activities for Adults and Seniors, including the fitness program just for Seniors, "Silver Sneakers." In addition, there are always art classes, language classes, card games, cultural activities and purely social opportunities every single day of the week.
www.thepepper.com /tucson_jcc.html   (337 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Arsonists destroy Jewish center in Paris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Flames gnawed away the wooden doors and flened the walls of the center, a meeting place for the elderly and disadvantaged located on the ground floor of a six-story building.
In a statement, President Jacques Chirac condemned the attack and pledged solidarity with the Jewish community.
Extra security at Jewish places of worship and schools and tough sanctions against anyone found guilty of anti-Semitic acts is also part of the policy.
www.usatoday.com /news/world/2004-08-22-paris-arsonists_x.htm   (562 words)

  
 Welcome to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Starting January 1st, the JCC is adopting a new exciting Group Exercise program called GROUP POWER.
The JCC is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, national origin or special need.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh cultivates Jewish identity, heritage, culture and community by promoting the physical, intellectual and spiritual well-being of individuals, families and the community at large.
www.jccpgh.org   (145 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center of the Desert
The mission of the Jewish Community Center of the Desert is to maintain and enrich Jewish identity by providing a common place where educational, cultural, recreation and social activities take place.
The Community Center is committed to fostering unity with the Jewish community, to establishing a sense of belonging, to developing leadership ability and to contribute to the general welfare of the community at large.
JCC of the Desert - 69-930 Highway 111, Suite 204, Rancho Mirage, CA.
www.desertjcc.com   (103 words)

  
 Flemington Jewish Community Center Competition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Flemington Jewish Community Center and the National Endowment for the Arts are pleased to announce a national design competition for a new synagogue and its accompanying facilities to be constructed in Flemington, New Jersey.
Founded in 1926, the FJCC serves a 260 family congregation through religious services, educational programs, and the enhancement of Jewish life in the Flemington area, and also offers a range of inter-denominational outreach programs serving the greater Hunterdon County community.
The aim of the competition is to select an architect to design a new Jewish Community Center, of approximately 23,000 square feet, on a 4.5 acre site in Flemington, New Jersey.
www.deathbyarch.com /html/flemington_jewish_community_ce.html   (237 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center of Louisville
Tickets: $20 per person and can only be purchased at at the JCC
Wednesday, Oct. 12 Close at 5 PM Thursday, Oct. 13 CLOSED
Monday, Oct. 17 Close at 5 PM Tuesday, Oct. 18 CLOSED
www.jccoflouisville.org   (65 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County
The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth exists to create a positive Jewish environment in which to build and strengthen the quality of life in Western Monmouth County.
The concept of "community" in Judaism is fundamental.
The Jewish Community Center will build a sense of unity in the Jewish Community; a place where all Jewish people can meet in a supportive atmosphere to share a wide variety of educational, cultural, social and recreational activities.
www.jccwm.com   (168 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center-Home
Bring Light to the New Orleans Jewish community in time for Hannukah!
Denver families are invited to create one-of-a-kind tiles to become part of beautiful Gary Rosenthal menorahs which will be donated to Jewish families whose menorahs were lost or damaged in the recent hurricanes.
Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center * 350 South Dahlia Street * Denver, CO Telephone: (303) 399-2660 * Fax : (303) 320-0042 * info@jccdenver.org
www.jccdenver.org   (69 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center Houston
The JCC's Patron's of the Arts annual campaign is an opportunity for the community to help bring outstanding Jewish Arts and Culture programs to the community.
Funds raised are specifically designated for the Jewish Book and Arts Fair, Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre, Children's Performaing Arts Series, Deutser Art Gallery exhibitions season, Music Series and special events.
© 2005 by the Jewish Community Center of Houston.
www.jcchouston.org   (328 words)

  
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The Washington DCJCC is your Jewish Community Center in the Nation's Capital.
The Center is located four blocks away on Q Street at the Southeast Corner of 16th Street and Q Street.
The Center is also accessible via the S1, S2, or S4 Metrobus.
www.dcjcc.org /about   (214 words)

  
 Jewish Community Federation of Louisville   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Louisville’s Jewish Community will have the rare opportunity to meet Yelena Ralf, Miss Israel 2005, and hear her remarkable story of courage and accomplishment on Tuesday evening, November 1, at a cocktail reception the Federation will be hosting in her honor at Café Emilie, 3939 Shelbyville Road, from 5-7 p.m.
The Jewish Community Federation will host a special event for the Russian-speaking members of the community on Tuesday, November 1, from 7-9 p.m.
As we mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust this year, the Jewish community is keenly aware that fewer and fewer survivors remain.
www.jewishlouisville.org   (1100 words)

  
 Welcome mat is out at new Jewish community center
The new nonprofit center, an arm of the larger organization by the same name based in San Francisco, will offer free services for families, seniors and individuals regardless of religious beliefs.
Desire and the spirit: The Jewish Studies Program at UC Santa Cruz presents a free lecture by biblical scholar Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg from 7 to 9 p.m.
Applicants should have an interest in civic and community improvement, must be 18 years or older, be a U.S. citizen and be a resident of incorporated Redwood City.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/05/20/PNG2QCQ6S61.DTL   (984 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center of Rochester Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester exists to strengthen Jewish identity and continuity by providing opportunities to participate in quality experiences that enrich personal, cultural, social and physical growth, and by promoting the well-being of the entire Jewish community and the community as a whole.
The JCC is easily accessible via Interstate 390 and Interstate 590, as well as from many major routes in the Rochester area.
The content of this website is Copyright ©2004 by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester, NY.
www.jccrochester.org   (305 words)

  
 Center News
The Scholar-in-Residence Program is underwritten by the Charles M. Karp Memorial Fund through the generosity of Douglas and Sharon Karp and Arnold and Lisa Karp.
In partnership with the Community Commission for Jewish Education of UJF, the Jewish Community center is proud to host our community's second annual Tapestry program.
Join adults of all backgrounds for an evening of Jewish Learning featuring Rabbis, Cantors, and Jewish Educators from local synagogues and community agencies.
www.stamfordjcc.org   (581 words)

  
 Jewish Community Center -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Jewish Community Center -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
A YWHA (Young Women's Hebrew Association) was first established as an annex to the YMHA in (A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies) New York in 1888.
In 1917 these organizations were combined into a Jewish Welfare Board, and were later renamed Jewish Community Centers (or JCCs), though some retain the YWHA or YMHA designation.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/je/jewish_community_center.htm   (165 words)

  
 Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Being Jewish represents a shared vision for a community, one built on concern and compassion.
While the south Peninsula is now recognized as the affluent hub of Jewish life in the Bay Area, the north Peninsula seems to be the community’s Oliver Twist, humbly asking for more gruel.
According to the Jewish Community Federation’s “Jewish Community Study,” the north Peninsula — comprising much of San Mateo County south to Redwood City — has the highest proportion of poor Jews, at 16 percent...
www.sfjcf.org   (1090 words)

  
 The Jewish Community Association of Austin
The Jewish Community Association of Austin continues to support the disaster relief efforts surrounding Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Specifically, the JCAA’s Jewish Family Service is working with over 35 families to meet a variety of needs, including mental health-related concerns, financial assistance, and case management.
Community members are invited to help the cause by donating to the JCAA Disaster Relief Fund.
www.jcaaonline.org   (178 words)

  
 Peace or Piece? | Jewish Russian Community Center
Within weeks, Jewish soldiers may be ordered to forcefully evacuate their brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, grandparents and grandchildren from the homes in Gush Katif and other parts of the Land of Israel where these Jews have lived for generations.
Just as a body is comprised of various limbs, muscles and organs, so, too, are the Jewish people comprised of millions of individual men, women and children, each of whom is needed to contribute to the communal whole the unique abilities, talents and personality that he or she has been blessed with.
The Torah teaches us that each and every Jew possesses a portion of the Land of Israel and is forever connected to the land, regardless of where he or she is living.
www.jrcc.org /article.asp?aid=298030   (2730 words)

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