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November 05, 2018 | By Nicky Goren

Wringing Good Out of Evil

I never thought that in 2018, I would experience fear on the basis of being Jewish in the United States. And yet, just over a week ago, I was horrified to learn of the massacre of 11 Jewish congregants – Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried, Rose... | Read more

September 25, 2018

Why Should 37 Percent Speak for Us All?

The day I was sworn in as a United States citizen is the single most important day in my life to date. Proudly holding the American flag in my left hand, I raised my right hand and swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of... | Read more

July 11, 2018 | By Nicky Goren

Celebrating the Leadership and Legacy of Lori Kaplan

Earlier this summer, president and CEO of Latin American Youth Center (LAYC), Lori Kaplan, stepped down from the role in which she has served for 30 years. In Lori’s total 38 years with the organization, her leadership has solidified LAYC as a... | Read more