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Camp Chi is My Family’s Tradition
“A place you’ll never forget. A time you’ll always remember.” -Indian Summer, 1993 It was 1980 and big hair, break dancing and friendship bracelets were all the rage. But for me, it was where my JCC camp story began. Unbeknownst to me, it was the beginning of a family legacy and my profession as a […] Learn More ›
Traveling to Israel with Shorashim
The best decision this guest blogger ever made. Written by: Jordan Reich, Shorashim alum We all have our own personal agendas and an idea of what we want to accomplish by a certain age, right? One of the adventures I always wanted to take was an adventure traveling to Israel. Last year, I decided it […] Learn More ›
Seed613 Mentors and Fellows, 2017
We are thrilled to introduce our Seed613 Mentors and Fellows for 2017. Here you can find out more about their diverse backgrounds and passionate drive to make a positive impact on our community. 2017 Mentors Lauri Alpern Lauri Alpern is a leading social entrepreneurship strategist and organizational development advisor. She is principal of Open […] Learn More ›
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go for J Camp Sports
J Camps and sports go together like bagels and cream cheese; it’s hard to imagine one without the other. While campers love playing games, we see the benefits that come from participating in athletics in camp – being active, honing skills, enhancing fitness, making friends and fostering sportsmanship and personal growth. We’re so passionate about the […] Learn More ›
A Vibrant, Connected, Unbreakable Community
A Message from Alan Sataloff, CEO, JCC Chicago The strength and resolve of our Jewish community is being tested yet again. The recent string of threats to Jewish Community Centers nationwide and acts of anti-Semitic vandalism have taken us back to a place many hoped had long passed. Sadly, bigotry and hatred against Jews and […] Learn More ›
One Great Idea CAN Make a Difference
One person can change the world. It’s a cliché everyone has heard time and time again. But I had never believed it, at least not until a recent Sunday. A year ago, I was presented with a task through the Diller Teen Fellows Program. Create a program that will have a positive impact in the […] Learn More ›