Here are a few words from Yahal Porat, Director of the Cultural humanistic Judaism Unit, After a 10 days masa with the "Shofuni" band across the US: "I had the privilege to be part of the JCCA executives "MIFGASH". During those 3 days full of activities, I was lucky to spend time with the Directors of some 180 JCC's from across NA. Among other MEANINGFUL sessions, Dr. Fish spoke about "Humanization" we are all to try to give to a phenomenon when we try to tackle Anti-Israel and Anti-Semitic phenomena. Dr. Shapiro spoke of the ways to be a brilliant leader and engage our people in times of crisis, and Ash Beckham spoke of her book and leadership through uncertainty. Doron Krakow, CEO of JCCA, led a session dedicated to the unbreakable ties between Israel and Jewish communities. Well, the other part was engaging everyone through music. the Shufuni Musical band whom we were partnered with Mitchabrim to send to a tour, were holding a show in front of the JCCs ED in the Denver JCC facility. The music and the stories of those survivors from Sderot, Beeri and Meflasim, did not leave one eye dry. For real. The singing turned to be a prayer - mourning those whom we lost, and seeking some compassion for us all, in our hard work to re-build the land and the people. Mr. Krakow, as well as Mrs. Garber the vice president of JCCA based in Israel, took time in 3 different stages during the conference to thank Silvio personally and the Department for being partners. It was important to go and be part of the effect we create once sending survivors to talk their story. A big thank you to my partner Uriya Roth, director of Mitchabrim, who pulled everything together. And the shufuni band, my new brothers and sisters, Linor, Mira, Rotem, Daniel. Lucky we had quality time, for example on a short visit to the Red Rocks. a beautiful snowy nature, where for few moments we all became just kids in natures' heaven.
