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As I Step Into Retirement
We have all heard the cliché about doing what you love. For me, I’ve been doing what I love since January 15, 1996. For 25 years, I’ve served as JCC Chicago’s Jewish Educator. I replaced “job hopping” with “job clinging” because for me, each year has felt totally fresh and not just another loop around […] Learn More ›
We’re Thankful for JCC Chicago
What are you thankful for? It’s a common question asked during this time of the year. As many of us gather around a dinner table to feast on our Thanksgiving favorites, it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what you’re thankful for in your life. After more than a year of navigating a pandemic world, […] Learn More ›
Finding Our ‘Center’
As JCC Chicago sets course for celebrating its 118th year, I’m both honored and humbled to be appointed Chairman of the Board. When I joined the JCC Chicago board 5-years ago, I never envisioned becoming its chair, but the passion and commitment I felt was contagious. I was raised in Milwaukee and spent a considerable […] Learn More ›
Strengthening Our Camp Community
When I think about what inclusivity can do for a community, I think about the Keshet Avodah Corps at Camp Chi. This program allows older teens and young adults with disabilities to work independently at camp during the summer and learn key-life skills that can help them prepare for the next phase of their lives. […] Learn More ›