Showing Up and Standing Strong
Showing Up and Standing Strong
On Sunday morning, I awoke from a deep, spring-forward, slumber to the radio on my Sony Dream Machine. Though a little discolored, it has been my trusted alarm- clock since I received it as a Bat Mitzvah gift in 1983. I awoke to the alarming news that more JCCs had received a new wave of […] Learn More ›
The Love of Baseball
My family loves all things baseball. This was not always true. We are not lifelong baseball fans. My son Ethan began playing house baseball when we moved to Northbrook in 2010. Our family immediately found a community of parents, new friends and coaches that provided motivation and opportunity for my son to feel pride and […] Learn More ›
18 Under 18
18 Under 18, a new initiative by Springboard, The Jewish Teen Alliance of Chicago and JUF, honors 18 Chicagoland teens for their leadership and involvement in the Jewish community. We are proud of the JCC Chicago teen leaders who are included on this prestigious list. The seven JCC Chicago teen leaders represent a wide range […] Learn More ›
Camp Chi is My Family’s Tradition
“A place you’ll never forget. A time you’ll always remember.” -Indian Summer, 1993 It was 1980 and big hair, break dancing and friendship bracelets were all the rage. But for me, it was where my JCC camp story began. Unbeknownst to me, it was the beginning of a family legacy and my profession as a […] Learn More ›
Traveling to Israel with Shorashim
The best decision this guest blogger ever made. Written by: Jordan Reich, Shorashim alum We all have our own personal agendas and an idea of what we want to accomplish by a certain age, right? One of the adventures I always wanted to take was an adventure traveling to Israel. Last year, I decided it […] Learn More ›
Seed613 Mentors and Fellows, 2017
We are thrilled to introduce our Seed613 Mentors and Fellows for 2017. Here you can find out more about their diverse backgrounds and passionate drive to make a positive impact on our community. 2017 Mentors Lauri Alpern Lauri Alpern is a leading social entrepreneurship strategist and organizational development advisor. She is principal of Open […] Learn More ›