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The Power of Choices
How do you not just survive but thrive when you live in a world that requires you to hide in plain sight? The highly courageous and determined Anne Frank wrote in her diary, “Our lives are fashioned by our choices. First we make our choices. Then our choices make us.” And sometimes choices are foisted […] Learn More ›
What Makes A Book “Jewish”?
Is it the theme, the author, the characters and their values, or the opportunity to learn something new? If I can close the book (or in my case, turn off the Kindle) and feel connected and inspired, in any part of my life – relationships, work, community – then to me, it is “Jewish.” Recently, […] Learn More ›
A Safe Place for All
“Inclusion is in our DNA.” That’s what our banner at the Buffalo Grove Pinta Pride Parade last weekend read. Staff from across the agency walked alongside the Apachi Day Camp and Camp Chi bus proudly wearing this year’s Pride t-shirts and waving to a crowd that was thrilled to see the J en route. At […] Learn More ›
2022 Imagine That! Grant Recipient Is…
Four years ago, the JCC Chicago Women’s Board created the Imagine That! grant to help JCC day and overnight camps create new programmatic opportunities for summer camp. Every year, the Women’s Board awards the Imagine That! grant to an idea that is fun, inclusive, enhances campers’ lives, is through a Jewish lens and can be […] Learn More ›
Teens Inspiring the Community: Seed613 Cohort 6
Over the last six months through the Seed613 fellowship program, twelve female identifying teens who come from the northern suburbs, the city of Chicago and as far as Champaign, Illinois, have come together twice a month to do something magnificent. With dedication, excitement, and an openness to learn, the cohort developed valuable skills to create […] Learn More ›
We Are All Changemakers
JCC Chicago is focused on creating a community where everyone feels they belong. To foster this inclusive environment, we need to recognize our differences and similarities, which help us gain a deeper understanding of one another. April marks Celebrate Diversity Month and we wanted to share how the J is focusing on being a “changemaker” […] Learn More ›