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A Special Saturday Night
They say, “Home is where the Heart is,” and at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Chicago, hearts are not only evident in their logo but found in much of the artwork and murals displayed around the building. For those families residing at the Ronald McDonald House, their hearts are fragile, hopeful, full of optimism […] Learn More ›
A Weekend Of Reflection
February is Jewish Disabilities and Inclusion Awareness Month. We have shared and posted widely about how we approach inclusion as a community center and across our Jewish community. As the month was winding down, a group of 11 JCC Chicago team members were heading to the JCC Association Professional Conference. The day before was the […] Learn More ›
“I Got You, Let’s Go and Have Fun!”
Inclusion is something I am very passionate about, and is part of who I am. It has become a part of the way I think, teach others and live. My journey began many years ago, before I knew what inclusion really was. I was lucky enough to have had a Jewish camp experience — my […] Learn More ›
Growing Up Looks Different For Everyone
I have been working in education for the past eighteen years. Over the years I have reassured countless parents about their child’s development, education, independence, and future. It is only recently that I have realized how much a certain level of academic achievements and developmental milestones are taken for granted as rites of passage in […] Learn More ›
What It Means to Create a Jewish Legacy
Helen Weinger turns 100 years old this Tuesday. In recognition of this incredible milestone birthday we remember Helen’s daughter, Susie Spector’s, beautiful words about the legacy of giving. L’Dor V’Dor, from one generation to the next. What It Means to Create a Jewish Legacy It seems now, more than ever, legacy giving is an essential […] Learn More ›
Moving a Mountain
The Jewish Community Center movement includes more than 350 JCCs, YM–YWHAs, and camp sites in the United States and Canada, as well as 180 local JCCs in the Former Soviet Union, 70 in Latin America, 50 in Europe, and close to 500 smaller centers in Israel. Having just returned from the JCC Association Executive Conference, where I spent six […] Learn More ›