Speaking about the recent college admissions, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch says: "The impulse to cheat is always present in our lives – especially in a society like ours that so rewards accomplishment. Jewish tradition teaches that we need to avoid even the first step on the wrong path, and remember that God created human beings imperfect and placed us in an imperfect world – and our task is to improve ourselves."
Join Us As We Travel to The American Southwest, May 19-23
In May 2019, compelled by our Jewish values, we will travel to the American Southwest, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding at our borders.
Our members will visit Arizona border towns and cross into Mexico to meet immigrants and detainees, hear their stories, and offer support, such as by bringing them comfort items or attending their bond hearings to help ensure their fair treatment by the courts. We'll also learn from and volunteer with immigrant and refugee agencies and organizations. And we will trace the journey migrants take through the desert – providing aid and resources to a water station that supports them along the way.
Sign Up for this Summer
Looking for a great Jewish summer camp in New York? Staffed by our experienced teachers, the ECC's summer program for children 2-4 years features fun on our water machine and rooftop, terrace, and indoor playgrounds, art projects, and more.
For children who attend the ECC year-round, the summer program provides an opportunity to build relationships with teachers and peers they’ll see during the upcoming school year within a familiar environment.
