Stepping Back and Lovin’ It
You may have seen the above photo of a sign posted at a boys’ high school that went viral on Facebook. Personally, I agree! Most parents are guilty of something in the above photo. Perhaps we’ve shown up at school to deliver our kids’ forgotten lunch. With our heads hung low and lunchbox in hand, […] Learn More ›
Groundbreaking Girls Empowerment Program Set to Launch at JCC Chicago
As the mother of a teenage girl, I have a front row seat to the issues and ideals that are shaping the bright minds of our future leaders. I see their passion. I see their frustrations and their desire to better the world. That’s why I am so proud that JCC Chicago has created a […] Learn More ›
The Top 5 Reasons to Attend Shabbat on the Lake
I love Shabbat on the Lake because it’s a community wide event that celebrates the things that unite us. It’s the only event of its kind that brings together a multitude of Jewish organizations, representing a variety of people with varying beliefs and missions. This is the 6th year of Shabbat on the Lake and […] Learn More ›
No Shame On U Makes Impact in Jewish Community and Beyond
How many times in your life have you thought of a great idea for a new business or mission driven organization? Many of us have these light bulb moments but most don’t act on that impulse. For a select few talented, passionate entrepreneurs, their breakthrough idea can be a game changer. This was the case […] Learn More ›
Remembering Mrs. Rose Shure
Our JCC community mourns the loss of Mrs. Rose Shure, who died on Monday at the age of 95. Mrs. Shure was the chairman of Shure, Inc., the Niles-based company founded by her husband, Sidney. Together they built a global business but also established the Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Fund that supports vibrant JCC Chicago […] Learn More ›
Building and Embracing Our Smart Cookies
Reflections on the New and Highly Successful Girl Scout Program at the JCC in Skokie My first experience with Girl Scouts was when I volunteered to be a leader for my now 16-year-old daughter’s troop when she and her classmates were in Kindergarten. That simple act of volunteerism launched a meaningful and impactful five-year relationship […] Learn More ›