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Camp Magic
Last weekend, Charlie learned to ride a bike. He’s my youngest and trails three teenagers in our house. He is funny, he is smart, he is kind. And he’s a little quirky. My older kids will say that I let Charlie get away with everything. In reality, I just hope Charlie tries anything. When summer […] Learn More ›
Stepping Back and Lovin’ It
You may have seen the above photo of a sign posted at a boys’ high school that went viral on Facebook. Personally, I agree! Most parents are guilty of something in the above photo. Perhaps we’ve shown up at school to deliver our kids’ forgotten lunch. With our heads hung low and lunchbox in hand, […] Learn More ›
Groundbreaking Girls Empowerment Program Set to Launch at JCC Chicago
As the mother of a teenage girl, I have a front row seat to the issues and ideals that are shaping the bright minds of our future leaders. I see their passion. I see their frustrations and their desire to better the world. That’s why I am so proud that JCC Chicago has created a […] Learn More ›
Summer Reflections from JSC Teens
Take a moment to learn about how some JSC teens spent their summer working, learning, volunteering, giving back and becoming informed, engaged young Jewish leaders. Maya Eingal Counselor at Apachi Northside Being a Jewish teen in a public high school has inspired me to continue to connect with my Jewish roots by working at JCC […] Learn More ›
Friendship and Inspiration: What One Camp Counselor Learned from his Campers
By: Noah “Tennessee” Isenstein, Camp Chi Counselor, 18-years-old As a camper at Camp Chi for seven years, I never had a camper with significant disabilities in my cabin. This summer, however, I had the pleasure of being a counselor for a great group of campers, which included two amazing children who needed one-on-one support to […] Learn More ›
Start the School Year off Right: The ABC’s of Communicating with Your Child’s Teachers
At the beginning of each school year, I am often reminded of the saying, “It takes a village.” I have come to learn that my children’s successes are not a direct result of the lessons taught to them by my husband and me, but rather from the love and guidance given to them by the […] Learn More ›