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Growing Hope Programs

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Exhibitions

Triumph Of The Spirit, Humans Of October 7, and more, JCC Chicago brings highly compelling and interactive Jewishly-focused exhibits that seek to educate and engage our community.

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Films

Inspiring moviegoers to expand their understanding of Jewish culture and to bring a wide-variety of thought-provoking and entertaining films, with a Jewish lens, to our community. Our curated film selections aspire to encourage discussion and change mind-sets.

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Curriculum & Educational Programming

These proprietary materials feature lessons and activities designed to teach the concepts of kindness, empathy, and resilience, and to encourage youth to change the world for the better by becoming upstanders in their communities.

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Growing Hope Concert & Music Video

On August 8, 2023, JCC Chicago partnered with the Chicago Cubs and Gallagher Way to present the inaugural Growing Hope concert. It was an unforgettable evening of sounds & stories supporting tolerance, acceptance, understanding, and hope.

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Documentary

On April 14, 2024, JCC Chicago proudly premiered Growing Hope, a documentary that captures the story of Violins of Hope Chicago, and how JCC Chicago is focused on making our world a better, more hopeful place. Ours is the story about how one agency, a Jewish community center in middle America, had the foresight and determination to stand up for what is good and right at a time when the world needed it the most. Narrated exquisitely by actor David Eigenberg, best known for his roles as Lieutenant Christopher Herrmann on NBC’s Chicago Fire and Steve Brady on HBO’s Sex and the City.

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Sowing the Seeds of a Brighter Future: Cook County United Against Hate is Growing Hope

JCC Chicago has been proud to partner with Cook County United Against Hate, starting with our Violins of Hope Chicago initiative in 2023. What was a big idea all about kindness, unity and hope inspired JCC Chicago to launch a movement that we call Growing Hope. Read More

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For more information about Growing Hope, please email us.