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Bring a Bit of Israel to Your Home this Summer
Host an Israeli Camp Counselor! Each summer, Apachi Day Camp hires Israeli staff, known as shlichim, who enrich our Apachi community by exposing our campers to Israeli culture and traditions. This summer, you can bring a bit of Israel to your home by hosting an Israeli counselor! The J is looking for families who live […] 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 ›
A Taste of the Great Outdoors
My son, Max, loves the outdoors. It’s where he thrives. No matter where we vacationed, he loved getting outside and exploring nature. When he entered middle school, we looked for an overnight camp program that would provide him the opportunity to hike, raft and camp outdoors, but we faced a real challenge. It was hard […] Learn More ›
Empowering Future Jewish, Female Leaders
This March, we recognize Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by celebrating the amazing and inspiring women who have forged a path in our history. JCC Chicago prides itself in providing women and girls opportunities to find leadership roles and gain valuable skills to help make an impact in the community. Sophia Libman and […] Learn More ›
Spotlight On Inclusion: Michelle Friedman
We’re closing Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month with Michelle Friedman, a member of our Jewish community who is sharing her experience of being a parent with a disability and discusses how the community can continue to grow its inclusive mindset. What has your experience been like in the Jewish community? How have […] Learn More ›
The Benefit of Investing In Women Leaders
After a career in recruitment for over a decade, I had come to a fork in the road. Working in Talent Acquisition for a premier healthcare system in Illinois, the workforce I supported was being tested every day by the pandemic. Their struggles were agonizing. We all were working long hours, feeling anxious, frustrated, and […] Learn More ›