Trees, People and Even Camps Have Birthdays
Trees, People and Even Camps Have Birthdays
Last week we celebrated Tu B’Shevat, a holiday commonly referred to as “the birthday of the trees.” Tu B’Shevat offers us a time to come together and celebrate trees, the fruits of their labor and reconnect with Israel and the environment. There are several ways in which we may honor the trees’ birthdays, including eating […] Learn More ›
Why is Legacy Giving So Important? Here’s Why.
As a kid, I spent every day at my J in Milwaukee. I would swim, I would play basketball. I loved being there. My summers were all about JCC day camp and, eventually, Camp Chi. The J was my place to play sports, have fun, and be with friends all summer long. It was an […] Learn More ›
The Self-Portrait: How we build self-awareness, identify, individuality and normalize differences
Conversations with children can be many things: enlightening, funny, creative and thoughtful. Children notice differences around them all the time. They notice changes in their environment, changes in themselves and they absolutely notice when someone doesn’t look or act like them. These are important skills children develop as they mature. How do we as teachers, […] Learn More ›