The Nora Project Comes to JCC Chicago
The Nora Project Comes to JCC Chicago
Imagine this scenario taking place in your child’s preschool classroom: One teacher, Shari, asked a child to join her in front of the class in her morning meeting. She brought Legos to build with this child, together. Another teacher, Annie, came over and asked if she could join in. Shari turned her back to her, […] Learn More ›
Why A Jewish Film Festival
Arts and Ideas is a relatively new department for JCC Chicago, an organization that has been an integral part of Chicago’s Jewish community for well over 100 years. As we continue to make significant impact with thriving Early Childhood programs, Apachi Day Camp, Camp Chi and JSC, and more, we sought opportunities to create those […] Learn More ›
Just Because: Not Just A Tale of Two Siblings
As February is Jewish Disability, Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM,) it is being highlighted at JCC Chicago ‘Z’ Frank Apachi Early Childhood in a special way. Educators, Robin Bright and Juliet Ziak, designed a Book of the Month Club for their four-year-old classes as part of JCC Chicago’s Small Grants Program. This specific award […] Learn More ›