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Change Starts Inside The Classroom
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – Martin Luther King Jr. As I reflect amid Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, his words put a lot into perspective for me as a JCC Chicago Early Childhood educator. At the J, we stand by the motto ‘Growing Good […] Learn More ›
Mental Illness: A Blessing
As a teenager in the 21st century, my identity is questioned every day. Since I was a little girl, I have been injured, leading to my visiting over 27 doctors who try to fix me. As an attempt to make me feel comfortable, oftentimes doctors ask me “what do you like to do?” Used to […] Learn More ›
A Year End Reflection
As a year comes to a close, reflection naturally comes into focus… Earlier this month, our family sat shiva for my husband’s mother. Shiva is derived from the word sheva, which means seven, signifying the seven days of mourning. The week is a time referred to as “sitting shiva” and its primary purpose is to provide […] Learn More ›
Job Shadowing at JCC Chicago
What do I want to be when I grow up? This is a question I was asked to think about at the beginning of the school year in my Consumer Education class. As a senior at Glenbrook North High School, being “grown up” doesn’t feel that far away anymore so when we learned about what […] Learn More ›
A New Accessible Community Park In W. Rogers Park
On Sunday, November 13, 2022, over 300 community members, donors, and dignitaries joined together to dedicate Gan Avigail, a new outdoor community park at the Rogers Park Campus made possible by the Rothner family and other generous supporters in our community. This new construction features two fully accessible playgrounds, playing fields, an outdoor pavilion, and […] Learn More ›
Chew on This: Strategies for Responding to your Child’s Biting
Getting a call from your child’s teacher, only to learn that they have bitten one of their peers or have been bitten by someone, can be alarming for parents. Not knowing how to react or what to do can often leave you feeling helpless. It is important to understand that biting is a normal developmental […] Learn More ›