Talking To Children About Israel
In these challenging times, it can be difficult to find the right words of comfort to offer those impacted, not to mention the proper support for young children. Below are some pointers on how to respond to young children should they bring this up at home, followed by some articles you can read for further […] Learn More ›
Standing in Solidarity with GLSEN Day of Silence
The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people in schools. As an agency, JCC Chicago will be joining the GLSEN Day of Silence on Friday, April 14 […] 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 ›
Standing in Solidarity with GLSEN Day of Silence
The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people in schools. As an agency, JCC Chicago will be joining the GLSEN Day of Silence on Friday, April 22 in […] Learn More ›
Standing in Solidarity with GLSEN Day of Silence
The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people in schools. As an agency, JCC Chicago will be joining the GLSEN Day of Silence on Friday, April 23 in […] Learn More ›
Building the Communities We Want to See
Dear Friends, Here we are again— trying to make sense of the seemingly broken world around us, trying to find the words to comfort our children as we bear witness to yet another historic moment in modern history. The unlawful killing of George Floyd, the too many names of other unarmed black Americans who have […] Learn More ›