A New Accessible Community Park In W. Rogers Park
On Sunday, November 13, 2022, over 300 community members, donors, and dignitaries joined together to dedicate Gan Avigail, a new outdoor community park at the Rogers Park Campus made possible by the Rothner family and other generous supporters in our community. This new construction features two fully accessible playgrounds, playing fields, an outdoor pavilion, and […] Learn More ›
Hitting The Reset Button This New Year
The beginning of the school year is typically a busy and chaotic time of year for both adults and their children. We often do not have a chance to catch our breath and give ourselves a chance to recharge and reset as we enter this time of the year. However, the Jewish calendar is planned […] Learn More ›
The Nora Project: Impacting the Next Generation of Apachi Campers
Promoting chesed, or kindness, is one of our core values at Apachi Day Camp. We’re seeing it first-hand through our new partnership with The Nora Project, a non-for-profit dedicated to promoting disability inclusion and empowering educators, students, and communities in concepts of empathy and inclusion. After a successful year in our Early Childhood centers, JCC […] Learn More ›
A Safe Place for All
“Inclusion is in our DNA.” That’s what our banner at the Buffalo Grove Pinta Pride Parade last weekend read. Staff from across the agency walked alongside the Apachi Day Camp and Camp Chi bus proudly wearing this year’s Pride t-shirts and waving to a crowd that was thrilled to see the J en route. At […] Learn More ›
We Are All Changemakers
JCC Chicago is focused on creating a community where everyone feels they belong. To foster this inclusive environment, we need to recognize our differences and similarities, which help us gain a deeper understanding of one another. April marks Celebrate Diversity Month and we wanted to share how the J is focusing on being a “changemaker” […] Learn More ›
Empowering Future Jewish, Female Leaders
This March, we recognize Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by celebrating the amazing and inspiring women who have forged a path in our history. JCC Chicago prides itself in providing women and girls opportunities to find leadership roles and gain valuable skills to help make an impact in the community. Sophia Libman and […] Learn More ›