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Beginning To Thrive Again
Serving as the Chairperson of the JCC Chicago Board of Directors for almost a year now, it’s been a crazy ride, with challenges and turns that truly I could never have imagined. However, I believe our mission, as an agency, has never been clearer or more critical than it is today. I am so proud […] Learn More ›
All We CAN Do
The first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to be all about what we couldn’t do. We couldn’t gather. We couldn’t travel. We couldn’t plan—at least not far beyond the end of our noses. We were facing the unknown with seemingly little relevant experience on which to draw and would need time to get our […] Learn More ›
Special Delivery
Since March 13, all of my personal and professional energy has been spent on “life after Corona.” Weddings are postponed, vacations rescheduled, furniture deliveries now 6/7/9/30 weeks out. We’re all looking forward to a return to normal and being able to pick up our lives where we left off. There is so much comfort in concentrating on […] Learn More ›
A Summer of Smiles at Apachi
Our parents and campers from across Apachi Day Camps know exactly what to say! “As I said today, you guys absolutely slayed it! I am so impressed, and we are all so grateful for the unbelievable effort you put forth. Congratulations!” “I want to thank you both for the camp experience that my kids […] Learn More ›
The J is Here for You!
As we get ready for and settle into a most unusual school year, the J is here for you and your family. We’re continually ideating and adapting our program models to serve our families. Whether you need supervised support for your child’s remote learning, safe pod space for your kids to zoom into their classrooms, […] Learn More ›
Looking Back. Looking Forward.
As Camp Chi celebrates 100 years of camp in summer 2021, it will also be 50 years since my first summer being a camper. I can still remember learning to canoe properly, karate lessons, Maccabiah games and leaving the dining hall with my ears ringing after meals–so loud with cheering, singing and spirit. My best […] Learn More ›