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Building the Communities We Want to See
Dear Friends, Here we are again— trying to make sense of the seemingly broken world around us, trying to find the words to comfort our children as we bear witness to yet another historic moment in modern history. The unlawful killing of George Floyd, the too many names of other unarmed black Americans who have […] Learn More ›
Choosing An Attitude of Gratitude
One positive aspect of being home for our graphic design team is the gift of time to concept, to do some bigger thinking about what our direction should or could take in the fall. The opportunity to create and brand Channel J was exciting for us to take on. But for some reason, I felt […] Learn More ›
All Together Now for JCC Chicago and Camp Chi
Camp Chi was recently chosen as the largest matching grant recipient by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s All Together Now campaign to protect and preserve Jewish overnight camps. The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, creator of enriching programs such as PJ Library, Create a Jewish Legacy and JCamp 180, is a steadfast supporter of Jewish life and recognizes […] Learn More ›
Grandparents, Please Write Your Stories!
My granddaughter Jessica was the one who inspired me to write my stories. “What was life like when you were a boy, Grandpa Jerry?” she started asking me last year. “What were some favorite games you played with your friends? What did you spend your allowance on? What were your parents and grandparents like?” As […] Learn More ›
The “Oddsitive” Challenge
The journey that this pandemic is taking us on is quite surreal. Parents are being asked to help their children learn at home and keep them entertained while still working, many have been struggling with the realities of unemployment; for those dating, it is possible that new relationships may fizzle. Stressful times often lead people […] Learn More ›
This Year, Earth Day Has New Meaning To Me
One of my new cherished “stay at home” rituals has become sitting in a cozy chair by my front window, watching the sun rise, often with amazing streaks of pink and purple colors flooding the sky. It’s my few precious minutes before anyone else in my house wakes up, and while I’m not a mindfulness […] Learn More ›