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Being ‘BallotReady’
Dec 13
Seed613, Teens

Being ‘BallotReady’

By Sarah Bloom

I was born in July of 2001, which makes me just a few months shy of having been able to vote in the 2018 midterms. Two of my best friends, however, were both eighteen and ready to exercise their civic duty. I heard the two of them talk about doing their research together and about […] Learn More ›

Mar 6
Camp Chi, Community, Day Camp, Family, Sports, Teens

Make Your Break a J Spring Break

By JCC Chicago

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 ›

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Jan 23
Teens

D’ror Yikra, “The road to freedom”

By a Guest Blogger

Abbey Finn, sophomore at Buffalo Grove High School, a club leader at her JSC club This past week, I attended USY’s (United Synagogue Youth) International Convention in Chicago. It was easily one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I’ve been involved in USY since elementary school, but becoming active internationally was unlike anything […] Learn More ›

Dec 5
Camp Chi, Community, Family, Sports, Teens

Stay Busy with the J During Winter Break

By JCC Chicago

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 ›

seed 613
Nov 28
Seed613, Teens

JCC Chicago Set to Launch 2nd Cohort of Project Teen Seed613

By JCC Chicago

JCC Chicago’s Project Teen-Seed613 is an entrepreneurial fellowship for teen girls looking to make an impact on their community by developing innovative ventures. Throughout the six-month fellowship, teens participate in monthly workshops and regular meetings with coaches, mentors and peers that equip teens with entrepreneurial tools and knowledge to develop a socially responsible venture that […] Learn More ›

Apr 19
Camp Chi, Jewish Life, Teens

BreakAway: An Extraordinary Week

By JCC Camp Chi

Life is meant for good friends and great adventures. And, sometimes, you have to break out of the ordinary to find both. Enter BreakAway, JCC Chicago’s Spring Break – Away program for Chicago area teens. Two weeks ago, 70 teens from throughout Chicagoland traveled to JCC Camp Chi and the Perlstein Retreat Center for an entirely […] Learn More ›

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