My job at JCC Chicago affords me the opportunity to visit Israel many times each year, often as the leader of one of our community Israel trips. Trip after trip I observe participants marveling at the warmth and hospitality that is part of Israeli culture. We are invited into people’s homes for Shabbat, enthusiastically welcomed […] Learn More ›

A little over two weeks ago, I embarked on what would be a life-changing experience: my first trip to Israel as staff for CFJE’s Ta’am Yisrael Trip. It is difficult to put into words my feelings about this adventure, but I am going to try. As the plane touched down at Ben Gurion Airport, I […] Learn More ›

Spring is (almost) in the air, which means that a week off from school is quickly approaching. JCC Chicago has great programs, trips and events to keep kids, teens and the whole family busy and having fun.   Family Swim & Parent-Tot Swim Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook Various Dates | All Ages You don’t have […] Learn More ›

Here’s how to bring our camp philosophy home. It seems that every time we turn on the tv there is a story about bullying. While bullying is not a new phenomenon, the media’s coverage of tragic incidents has brought the subject front and center. It’s created an urgency to figure out how to “solve” a […] Learn More ›