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Heller JCC Bernard Weinger JCC Bernard Horwich JCC JCC Chicago Early Childhood at Am Shalom Donate Volunteer Account 844.452.2244 Humans of October 7th Meet Erez Kaganovitz, the exhibit’s Israeli Photojournalist on Thurs., May 16, 7pm at Lake County JCC, Lake Zurich and Fri., May 17, 1pm at Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook. Registration Required Apachi Day Camp Camp Chi Early Childhood Sunrise Day Camp Violins of Hope Explore the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum! Fri., May 31 at 5:30pm Discover all the wonders nature has to offer from the Butterfly Haven to RiverWorks, to Look-in Lab with box turtles. Plus, enjoy a family-friendly Shabbat service and a Kosher catered dinner from Zelda’s Catering. Families will love this night of fun, music, giveaways and learning something new! Register Looking For Jewish Teens Making A Difference! Seed613 is a seven-month fellowship that empowers female-identifying Jewish teens to work together to identify challenges in the community and create meaningful solutions. Applications for Cohort 9 (2024–2025 school year) are now being accepted on a rolling basis. Priority Deadline: Fri., May 31. Learn MoreApply Camp Chi Supports Campers Whole Selves Creating an environment where every camper feels safe and supported is at the center of what we do. Our unique camper care approach focuses on physical, emotional and social well-being and our entire staff are committed to ensuring each camper has a successful summer. Register Apachi Day Camp Summer 2024 Here We Come! We support campers’ social emotional growth as they navigate relationships and form friendships, gain independence and build confidence. Connections with friends, making memories that’ll last a lifetime, discovering new interests and developing new skills are hallmarks of every Apachi summer. Space is still available at our Irving Park, Hyde Park, Northbrook, Evanston and Lake Zurich locations. Don’t wait to secure your child’s spot for a summer to remember! Register Experience Chicago’s Best This Summer Session 1: June 10-14 (Limited spots) | Session 2: July 8-12 7th-9th graders can take advantage of all Chicago has to offer, become more familiar navigating the city, gain important life skills and give back to the community all at the same time. Exciting activities including an improv class, Michigan Avenue scavenger hunt and cooking class, provide fun opportunities to explore the city, learn how to navigate the CTA, grow cooking skills and develop public speaking abilities. Register New Family Early Childhood Registration Is Open! We would love to speak to you! Taking a tour offers families a chance to meet our Directors, learn about our amazing indoor and outdoor classrooms, and discuss our unique educational approach that prepares students for academic success. Kindergarten teachers have remarked how well prepared our students are with critical development skills including problem solving, and conflict resolution. Speak to a Director to learn more! Learn More Triumph of the Spirit: Jewish Athletes Before, During and After the Holocaust As part of our Growing Hope movement, JCC Chicago’s newest exhibit introduces attendees to of some of history’s most influential and decorated Jewish athletes. Showing at Gail Borden Public Library and at Northbrook Public Library where the collection’s founder will appear on Tues., May 14 at 7pm. Learn More Support the J Together let’s redefine what a great Jewish community organization can be. Start Now Locations Located at the intersection of Jewish and life, JCC Chicago has locations throughout the greater Chicago area to serve you. Find Yours Recent Articles Apr 8 It’s About the Effort › Teens Ben Sabin Apr 2 Grandfriends” Transcends Generations › Early Childhood Julie Mednick-Simmons Mar 7 Emerging From Our Cocoons › Inclusion Taryn Gluskin Feb 9 Perfection › Teens Dayla Rosen Feb 1 Breaking Barriers: A Reflection on Jewish Disability Awareness, AcceptanceInclusion Month › Inclusion Rachel Arfa Dec 15 Hope Is A Story › Growing Hope, JCC Staff Kevin Pease A Statement on Accessibility JCC Chicago is continuously working to increase accessibility and meet all levels of conformance and guidelines in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). While we continue to work toward improving accessibility on our platforms, we acknowledge that some content may not fully adapt to the needs of all. As an agency we are committed to identifying more appropriate solutions. For assistance with content or accessibility needs, please reach out to us. Thank you for adapting and growing with us! 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