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Teachers Are Learners Too
Written By: Margie Pines Reflections on an Education Cohort in Reggio Emilio, Italy As part of a select group of eighteen Jewish Early Childhood educators from the Chicagoland area, JCC Chicago sent three teachers from “Z” Frank Apachi Early Childhood Center to the beautiful city of Reggio Emilio, Italy for a learning experience of our […] Learn More ›
Celebrating Moms Today and Every Day
This Sunday is the official day to honor our moms. It seems funny that this is the one day set aside each year to recognize all that moms do. We thank our moms for always being there, listening, cleaning up after our messes, nagging us just the right amount, encouraging us, bragging about us to […] Learn More ›
The Chicago Cubs and JCC Chicago: A Winning Combination
As Chicago kicks off another exciting baseball season, the Chicago Cubs are giving back to local neighborhood schools through a matching grant opportunity. We are so excited to share that our very own Florence G. Heller JCC has been chosen to receive a matching grant of up to $25K! Every dollar donated to Heller JCC […] Learn More ›
18 New Happenings at Apachi Rogers Park this Summer
Exciting things are happening this summer in West Rogers Park! Generations of campers have loved attending day camp at the Bernard Horwich JCC. This summer the camp has an updated name, Apachi Rogers Park, and a large list of new activities and programs for boys and girls of all ages! We’re giving campers (and parents) […] Learn More ›
Week of the Young Child: A Celebration of Learning and Tradition
A highlight of the school year at Bernard Horwich JCC Early Childhood Center is always our monthly Rosh Chodesh celebrations. Children have the opportunity to participate in special programs led by Morah Miriam and Morah Jody that reflect the Jewish holiday or an event that is in that month. The children are busy learning in their […] Learn More ›
Finding Strength and Inspiration from Coaches and Community
By Keith Kohn, UIC Gymnast and International Maccabi Games Qualifier I’ve been doing gymnastics for longer than I can remember. I must have been 5 or so when I started jumping aimlessly around the colorful gym that I would eventually come to love. At that point, I had no idea what sort of future I […] Learn More ›