Finding Support Within Yourself
Ever since I was young, anxiety crept into my life in more ways than one. It was difficult to focus in school without losing my train of thought, getting distracted by the items in the room, or wondering what others in the class were thinking about me. Even the things that I really enjoyed, like […] Learn More ›
Mental Illness: A Blessing
As a teenager in the 21st century, my identity is questioned every day. Since I was a little girl, I have been injured, leading to my visiting over 27 doctors who try to fix me. As an attempt to make me feel comfortable, oftentimes doctors ask me “what do you like to do?” Used to […] Learn More ›
Job Shadowing at JCC Chicago
What do I want to be when I grow up? This is a question I was asked to think about at the beginning of the school year in my Consumer Education class. As a senior at Glenbrook North High School, being “grown up” doesn’t feel that far away anymore so when we learned about what […] Learn More ›
My Jewish Identity: Introducing Simone Redensky, A Springboard Peer Ambassador
Attending Camp Chi, a Jewish camp in Wisconsin, was a pivotal moment in my Jewish journey. It was one of my first exposures to Jewish culture and religion. I did not grow up in a religious family, but we celebrated Shabbat and a few other holidays. We had a lot of Jewish family friends, but […] Learn More ›
Being ‘BallotReady’
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 ›
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 ›