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Why Chicagoans Will Love Israel Story
Written By: Becky Brothman Israel Story is one of the most popular national radio shows in Israel and the country’s first storytelling podcast of its kind. We’re delighted to welcome the Israel Story team to Chicago this month as part of their live podcast US tour. They will be performing their show ‘That’s What She […] Learn More ›
Reflections on an Extraordinary Career
For the past 37 years, from 1980 to the present, I’ve directed Camp Chi. This has been more than a job, but a labor of love, an experience that has provided my greatest life memories. Just like all of the campers, staff and alumni, I cherish the friends that I’ve made and the fun that […] Learn More ›
BRCA gene and Breast Cancer. What Every Jewish Person Needs to Know.
By: Scott Weissman, Founder of Chicago Genetic Consultants No woman should die from breast cancer. Read that again…no woman should die from breast cancer. These were the powerful words from Dr. Mary Claire King at a genetics conference I recently attended. Dr. King is one of the co-discoverers of the BRCA1 gene which causes hereditary […] Learn More ›
Empowering Our Kids to Stand-Up to Bullying
Here’s how to bring our camp philosophy home. It seems that every time we turn on the tv there is a story about bullying. While bullying is not a new phenomenon, the media’s coverage of tragic incidents has brought the subject front and center. It’s created an urgency to figure out how to “solve” a […] Learn More ›
Much More than Just Camp
In August, we asked our day campers to fill in the blank in this sentence: It’s not just camp. It’s __________. Not surprisingly, they had a lot to say. Using crayons and markers, they shared what camp means to them. From the reflective “my happiest place” to the silly “hot pink Play-Doh,” we saw through […] Learn More ›
Sorry Seems to Be… the Easiest Word
With the first weeks of school behind us and the temperatures starting to cool, we are immersed in the contemplative mode of the High Holidays. This is meant to be a time of deep reflection as we acknowledge our wrongdoings and seek forgiveness from those we may have hurt in the past year. As a […] Learn More ›