The Real Score
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.” Which camp (no pun intended) are you in? The discussion of kids, sports, winning and losing often ignites passions on both sides of the field. Are we wrong to think that sports should prepare […] Learn More ›
Make Your Break a J Spring Break
Spring is (almost) in the air, which means that a week off from school is quickly approaching. JCC Chicago has great programs, trips and events to keep kids, teens and the whole family busy and having fun. Family Swim & Parent-Tot Swim Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook Various Dates | All Ages You don’t have […] Learn More ›
Stay Busy with the J During Winter Break
Winter Break is almost here! Kids are excited, but, for parents, two weeks off from school can feel like a long time. JCC Chicago is here to help with great programs, camps and events for the whole family. Sense-Sational Swim Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook Dec. 17 | Families Join Keshet and JCC Chicago for […] Learn More ›
Reflections from Maccabi: The Experience of a Lifetime
Written By: Sydney Ignoffo and Becca Goldman 16U Girls basketball participants Landing in Miami this year we had our minds set on a team gold medal. As we approached the Miami Alper JCC, we began to see all the other team delegations and host families. You could feel and hear the excitement in the air […] Learn More ›
Finding Strength and Inspiration from Coaches and Community
By Keith Kohn, UIC Gymnast and International Maccabi Games Qualifier I’ve been doing gymnastics for longer than I can remember. I must have been 5 or so when I started jumping aimlessly around the colorful gym that I would eventually come to love. At that point, I had no idea what sort of future I […] Learn More ›
The Love of Baseball
My family loves all things baseball. This was not always true. We are not lifelong baseball fans. My son Ethan began playing house baseball when we moved to Northbrook in 2010. Our family immediately found a community of parents, new friends and coaches that provided motivation and opportunity for my son to feel pride and […] Learn More ›