Summer Reflections from JSC Teens
Take a moment to learn about how some JSC teens spent their summer working, learning, volunteering, giving back and becoming informed, engaged young Jewish leaders. Maya Eingal Counselor at Apachi Northside Being a Jewish teen in a public high school has inspired me to continue to connect with my Jewish roots by working at JCC […] Learn More ›
Friendship and Inspiration: What One Camp Counselor Learned from his Campers
By: Noah “Tennessee” Isenstein, Camp Chi Counselor, 18-years-old As a camper at Camp Chi for seven years, I never had a camper with significant disabilities in my cabin. This summer, however, I had the pleasure of being a counselor for a great group of campers, which included two amazing children who needed one-on-one support to […] Learn More ›
How to Nail a Job Interview
Summer has begun and our J Camps are getting ready to have their best season yet. At the same time, JCC Chicago is already looking ahead to fall. Before you know it, our Early Childhood and J at School programs will be back in session and, with that, comes a lot of great employment opportunities. […] Learn More ›
I Lead, I Motivate, I Inspire
As a camp director, I interview dozens and dozens of staff each year prior to the start of camp. It is one of my most favorite parts of my job. I like to hear firsthand about the person who will be working directly with the campers and know they have the same goals as I […] Learn More ›
Celebrating JCC Chicago’s Best
Tuesday was one of those exceptional days that remind me why working here, at JCC Chicago, is such a special experience. During our quarterly All Staff Meeting we did something we’ve never done before … we introduced the first ever JCC Chicago Employee Recognition Awards. A few months ago, we asked our staff to reflect […] Learn More ›