Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies
Passover is the “big one” in our family. My mom and I start early (even before Purim) talking about who to invite, if we need to include something new in the seder, and, most importantly, what food we will be serving. We go back and forth trying to figure out how many guests will attend […] Learn More ›
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 ›
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 ›
A Vibrant, Connected, Unbreakable Community
A Message from Alan Sataloff, CEO, JCC Chicago The strength and resolve of our Jewish community is being tested yet again. The recent string of threats to Jewish Community Centers nationwide and acts of anti-Semitic vandalism have taken us back to a place many hoped had long passed. Sadly, bigotry and hatred against Jews and […] Learn More ›
Honoring Tradition and Building New Ones
With the holidays right around the corner, families are beginning to prepare for a season filled with togetherness and festivities. While this time of year always tends to be packed with an abundance of food and presents, sometimes it can be missing the important lessons shared through the passing down of traditions. Traditions remind us […] Learn More ›
Outdoor Celebrations Connect Friends, Nature and Community
With winter officially upon us, our time spent outdoors can dwindle. But at the J, where we know that good weather in Chicago is rare, we try and take advantage of every opportunity by hosting events outdoors in the spring, summer and fall, especially programs that enable families to come together, unplug and enjoy time […] Learn More ›