Leah Garber, at The Blogs

Nov 29, 2023, 8:06 PM

Today marks a historic anniversary that provides an opportunity to take a step back to try to understand the complex geopolitical reality in Israel. Seventy-six years ago, on November 29, 1947, the United Nations recommended a partition of Mandatory Palestine—known...

Nov 22, 2023, 8:18 PM

Day 47: Iron Swords War

It's been 47 days that my breathing has been shallow, constantly on the verge of crying, and I am wrapped in deep sadness and tremendous worry—paralyzing restlessness. In the last few days, with the hostage deal that was approved by...

Nov 21, 2023, 11:43 PM

Day 46: Iron Swords War

The knock on the door—a knock on the door is usually a joyful sound—beloved guests coming from afar, a surprise visit, a delicious meal delivery, or just close friends who stopped by for a drink. But in the current...

Nov 21, 2023, 2:30 AM

Gam v’Gam—גם וגם | We can be both

Some formative meetings stay with us for life—influencing, strengthening, and charging us. Such was the meeting the group of JCC execs, who were here as part of a solidarity delegation, had with Rabbi Doron Perez, parent of Daniel Perez...

Nov 17, 2023, 6:14 AM

Day 41: Iron Swords War

By Leah Garber “Share the stories, make sure they are heard.” I returned home late tonight, at the end of one of the most significant days I had since the beginning of the war. Since October 7th, I have shared the Israeli...

About Me

Leah Garber is the senior vice president of Israel engagement at JCC Association of North America and the director general of the Center for Israel Engagement in Jerusalem, where she facilitates connections to Israel in all JCCs in North America.