When Cheryl asked her rabbi for advice, she was surprised by the answer—sign Avi up for Camp JCC. At first, she assumed that it wouldn’t be a good fit. After finding out that camp has an inclusion program for children with different needs, she decided it was worth a try.
Read MoreFor Adam Sichel, a 20-year-old Raleigh native, summer has meant one thing for most of his life—Camp JCC. Since 2005, he has returned every year to the camp’s wooded setting in North Raleigh, first as a camper for 11 years and then as a staff member for the last four years. During that time, he has experienced all that camp has to offer, first as a participant, and then as a leader making it happen.
Read MoreSo far this year, the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary and our Jewish Community Relations Council have responded to several challenges facing our community.
By meeting with local officials and key leaders, Federation and JCRC have shown that our behind-the-scenes, relationship-building work is the best way to garner support for the Jewish community, stand up against antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and advocate for the issues that the Jewish community holds most dear.
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