Empowering Female Leaders Year Round
March marks Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. While the J recognizes these important dates, supporting women and empowering female leaders is engrained in the fabric of JCC Chicago year-round. From Addie Goodman being the first female President and CEO of JCC Chicago since our founding in 1903, to establishing the JCC Chicago Women’s […] Learn More ›
Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center Furthers Its Commitment to Inclusion
In Summer 2021, Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center at Lake County JCC had the great privilege to welcome the Axelrod family. Jordan and Ryder, twins, were toddlers at the time. We learned that both parents, Jenny and Corey, were hard of hearing and members of the Deaf community. Their primary language was American Sign Language […] Learn More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Hitting The Reset Button This New Year
The beginning of the school year is typically a busy and chaotic time of year for both adults and their children. We often do not have a chance to catch our breath and give ourselves a chance to recharge and reset as we enter this time of the year. However, the Jewish calendar is planned […] Learn More ›
The Nora Project: Impacting the Next Generation of Apachi Campers
Promoting chesed, or kindness, is one of our core values at Apachi Day Camp. We’re seeing it first-hand through our new partnership with The Nora Project, a non-for-profit dedicated to promoting disability inclusion and empowering educators, students, and communities in concepts of empathy and inclusion. After a successful year in our Early Childhood centers, JCC […] Learn More ›