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A LETTER FROM OUR CEO
HOW GOOD AND
PLEASANT IT IS FOR
BROTHERS AND SISTERS
TO SIT TOGETHER.
שבֶת
ֶ ׁ הנֵּה מַה טֹוב ּומַה ּנ ָע ִים
ִ
אחִים גַּם יַחַד
ָ
-Psalm 133:1
In the Jewish tradition, many services and cel-
And it is good. Hinei Ma Tov.
ebrations open with the singing of “Hinei Ma
On the following pages, you will read stories
Tov.” This prayer, taken from Psalm 133, speaks
sharing how JCC Greater Boston has supported
to the value of being a part of a community. It
individuals and families throughout the pan-
reminds us of the joy that comes from simply
demic. I hope these snapshots provide insight
being together.
into the incredible work our staff and commu-
Over the past 18 months, being together has
nity have made possible. Thanks to philan-
looked quite different. We have come together
thropy and the support of our generous donors,
virtually more than ever before. We have
we have been able to respond to the evolving
joined together, even while distant. We have
needs of our community, and continue to shift
stayed connected in familiar ways and found
in ways we never could have anticipated.
new ways to connect. JCC Greater Boston
And it is good. Hinei Ma Tov.
has proudly, enthusiastically, and thoughtfully
As we look ahead, we renew our commitment
continued to bring our community together.
to provide opportunities for our community to
And it is good. Hinei Ma Tov.
come together. We renew our commitment to
These words also remind us that JCC Greater
create these moments of joy, learning, connec-
Boston is a community space and that every-
tion, and meaning. While we cannot predict
one is welcome. A hallmark of our JCC is inclu-
what form those moments will take, Hinei Ma
sion, creating an environment where everyone
Tov reminds us that being together is enough.
in our community, regardless of their back-
And it is good.
ground, practice, geography, or financial ability, is embraced. From our adaptive fitness
And let us say, Amen.
programs to our inclusive program at Camp
Grossman, from our family engagement programs to our early learning centers, we create
meaningful programs that allow participants
of all abilities to grow, learn, and thrive. We
have found new ways to be together and will
bring these “COVID- keepers” into the future.
MARK SOKOLL
President/CEO