In response to growing antisemitism and hate crimes, which more than doubled in Chicago in 2023, “Growing Hope” is an expansion of the J’s six-month, state-wide residency of Violins of Hope, instruments once played by Holocaust victims and survivors, some in concentration camp orchestras.
On September 25, 2024, JCC Chicago partnered with the Chicago Cubs and Gallagher Way to present the 2nd Annual Growing Hope concert. It was an unforgettable evening of sounds & stories supporting tolerance, acceptance, understanding, and hope.
On August 9, 2023, our inspiring free concert featured the haunting sounds of violins once played by the hands of Holocaust victims and survivors are juxtaposed against today’s pop, rap, hip-hop, jazz, and country music. In partnership with Chicago Cubs and Gallagher Way.
The Growing Hope theme song and video debuted at the Growing Hope concert event, created by award-winning composer, Wendell Hanes, in partnership with the Chicago Cubs.
