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JUF Book Buddies is resuming another wonderful season of Joyfully Jewish programs for families with young children. JUF Book Buddies will meet monthly, through April, for a free, fun program of Jewish arts and crafts and storytelling. Locations include: Vernon Hills, Schaumburg, Naperville, and a NEW location in the city. For more information, contact bookbuddies@juf.org, call (312) 444-2844 or join the JUF Book Buddies Facebook group! Register here » | | | |
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2010 Israel Solidarity Day Save the date of Sunday, May 2, 2010 for Israel Solidarity Day, featuring the Walk with Israel. Stand with and support the people of Israel by joining us in your neighborhood! Events will be held in the City, Northern Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, Oak Park/River Forest, Skokie/Lincolnwood/Rogers Park/Peterson Park, Southern Suburbs and Western Suburbs. For more information, email IsraelSolidarity@juf.org or call (312) 444-2905. | | | |
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| | TOV Offers Assistance to Congregations for Tikkun Olam Projects | The JUF Tikkun Olam Volunteer (TOV) Network was created over ten years ago to serve as a resource to the Chicagoland Jewish community, so that they can engage in the mitzvah of tikkun olam, repairing the world. Many synagogues promote community service and social action within their congregations. We encourage you to utilize TOV as a resource to assist congregants, bar and bat mitzvah students, religious school classes, brotherhoods and sisterhoods, and social action groups with the coordination of mitzvah projects. We can connect you with existing opportunities, help you plan social action projects, and enhance the b’nai mitzvah experience with a plethora of project suggestions. For information on how TOV can help your congregation, please visit our website, fill out an interest form online, or contact Rachel Friedman at 312-357-4894. Learn more about Synagogue Programming » | | | | TOV MTV - Monthly Teen Volunteering | Join teens from around Chicago for the November hands-on volunteer group project. Come help out at the CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Campus, a 240-bed nursing home facility in Skokie. We will visit with residents, escort them to and join in the day’s entertainment, serve snacks and have fun! - When: Sunday, November 22
- Where: CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Campus, 9700 Gross Point Rd, Skokie
- Time: 1 - 3:30 pm
- Volunteers needed: 15
There’s no charge for TOV MTV opportunities, but space is limited and pre-registration is a must. Spots fill quickly, so visit our website and register NOW! Questions? Email: TOVTeen@juf.org or call: 312-444-2867 The TOV MTV - Monthly Teen Volunteering fall brochure will be arriving in your mailboxes and will be online soon! Use our new online registration form and make sure to grab your spot for this and other fall/winter MTVs. If you are active in a youth group or work as a youth group advisor, special TOV MTV programs can be coordinated for your group! Contact us at TOVTeen@juf.org for more information. Learn more about JUF teen programming » | | | | JUF Israel Experience and Youth Initiatives | Israel Experience Scholarship Applications Due November 1
High school, college students and young adults planning to travel to Israel this winter or next spring may be eligible for Jewish Federation’s financial need scholarships. For more information, click here. Help! I’m almost 26 and I haven’t used my SKIP Funds!
If you are nearing the end of SKIP eligibility, don’t panic! We can help you find the best way to make use of your SKIP funds. There are many wonderful programs for young adults, ranging from 10 days to a full year, whether or not you have participated in Birthright Israel. More information is available here. Is an Israel Experience in your child’s future? Give the Gift of Israel!
If your child is of bar/bat mitzvah age, high school--and a high school Israel Experience program--are right around the corner. Help make an Israel Experience more affordable by enrolling your child today in the Gift of Israel program. Find out more here. Join Hundreds of Students and Study Hebrew at Your Public High School
Did you know that… - …Hebrew is offered at more than 140 prestigious colleges and universities nationwide?
- …There is a demand for Hebrew speakers in high-tech, international relations, marketing and the military?
- …Israel has the second-highest number of companies listed on NASDAQ (U.S. has the highest)?
Help your child develop a strong connection with Israel while being a part of a close-knit community as they participate in excursion days and cultural events every year. Join the more than 500 students currently taking Hebrew language at 6 suburban public schools, including Stevenson, New Trier, Niles North, Niles West, Deerfield and Highland Park. “Having Hebrew language offered in high school is really beneficial and valuable to students. Not only does it make for a more well-rounded student, but it also gives insight into the culture and life of another country. Since Hebrew is not the most well-known language around, it really can give a student something unique to study.”
--Ilana Shechter, Stevenson Graduate Class of ‘09 "Knowing a language can truly be an insight to the culture it serves. Through learning Hebrew, I feel I now can understand the Middle East conflict and the people it involves better than before."
--Sam Grobart, Deerfield Class of '11
25,000 Ways to Make a Difference
Get Involved with Jewish Youth Philanthropy programs and make a change today! High school students, do you want to make a difference in your Jewish community, Israel and the world? VOICES and KOLOT are hands-on youth philanthropy programs that give teens the opportunity to allocate at least $25,000 to important causes. These programs combine tikkun olam and tzedakah in an exciting new way. For more information, email teens@juf.org. JUF Tweens Page Seeks Bar/Bat Mitzvah Tikkun Olam Projects
TheJUF News features a Tweens Page designed to speak to “tweens,” those “in between” childhood and teen-hood, ages 8-12. One feature of the Tweens Page is a profile of a bar or bat mitzvah celebrant and their “tikkun olam” or social justice project. The Tweens Page is now actively looking for 2009 and 2010 bar or bat mitzvah celebrants whose projects revolve around Israel or helping people in need. The celebrant’s photo, project and story will appear both in The JUF News print edition and online at www.juf.org/tweens/bb_mitzvah_stories.aspx. Of course, we will mention your congregation in the profile as well. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Please send submissions to Paul Wieder, Tweens Page Editor, at paulwieder@juf.org or call (312) 444-2897. | | | | Save up to $1,000 for Jewish overnight camp! | Did you know that when a child attends one of the many non-profit Jewish overnight camps for the first time, they will receive a $1,000 discount on their camp fee? The Campership Incentive Program is just one of the many initiatives in the Chicagoland area provided through the Foundation for Jewish Camp to help children and families discover all that Jewish camping has to offer. For more information on the Camper Incentive Program, visit www.onehappycamper.org. Jennifer Flink, Foundation for Jewish Camp consultant, is working with synagogues to reach congregants, holding parlor meetings throughout the Chicago area and suburbs as well as visiting with other community organizations in order the publicize the power and benefit of Jewish camp. To learn about the many Jewish camping opportunities in the Midwest, contact Jennifer at jennifer.flink@gmail.com. She can help your congregants discover a Jewish camp that’s right for them! | | | | THIS CHANUKAH GIVE THE GIFT OF WARMTH | .jpg) | | Give someone special a Chanukah gift to warm their hearts… while keeping a needy child warmJOIN JUF’s CHANUKAH COAT CLUB TODAY! A gift of $18 to JUF’s Chanukah Coat Club will ensure a local child in need will receive a warm, new winter coat to brave the harsh winter, knowing it’s from someone who cares. Your gift recipient will receive a personalized Chanukah card announcing that this has been made in their name along with a copy of a thank you letter from someone who has received a coat. To ensure that your special person receives the Chanukah card in time, please send all information and payment by November 25, 2009. JUF’s Chanukah Coat Club, in conjunction with Jewish Children & Family Services is an extension of J-HELP: A Boost in Tough Times, an 18-month JUF initiative to help meet increased human needs during the economic downturn. For more information, please call Connie Brady at 312-357-4835. Join the Chanukah Coat Club » | | | | JCC Programs for your Congregants! | JCC’s Vacation Days Wondering what to do with your kids when schools out but works in? JCC’s Vacation Day is the exciting way to keep summer fun going. Each site has unique offerings, and may include swimming, arts & crafts, sports activities, and field trips to popular destinations in the area. Register your child today!!!! Upcoming dates: October: 23, 29, 30 November: 3, 6, 11, 23, 24, 25
For a full list of vacation day dates please contact Andrea Berlow at (224)406-9207 or visit our website. got shabbat? JCC'sgot shabbat? is a great way for families with children ages 4-8 to spend a Shabbat afternoon together. Enjoy craft projects, food, Shabbat songs and a special guest entertainer. The JCC partners with local synagogues to actively engage and connect families with multiple aspects of Jewish communal life. This program is available to the community free of charge. It is made possible by a Jewish Federation Priority Grant and the Jewish Community Center of Chicago. For more information and a list of got shabbat? events visit www.gotshabbat.com or contact Susan Ellenby at (224) 406-9223 or email sellenby@gojcc.org. Upcoming dates: - October 17, Anshe Emet, Chicago
- October 24, Anita Stone JCC
- November 14, Bernard Weinger JCC
- November 21, Anshe Emet
Perlstein Resort’s Winter Wonderland Take a New Year’s Family Vacation in our Wisconsin winter wonderland. Spend 4 days and 3 nights at the Perlstein Resort and Conference Center and Camp Chi in the Wisconsin Dells. Our inclusive vacation package includes family activities and entertainment, activities for the kids, New Year’s parties for all, cozy family lodging, Kosher meals and snacks. December 29, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010. For more information please visit www.gojcc.org/prcc Upcoming events: Winter Camp Dec 20 - 23 Learn more about JCC Programs » | | | | Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) Programs | CHUPPAH PROJECT - Workshop For Jewish Engaged And Newly Married Couples
Join other Jewish couples for a day of learning to gain skills preparing you for the rest of your lives. Discussion will include expectations of your marriage, differing family backgrounds, communication, conflict resolution, and building a Jewish home together. Sunday (11/8), 10:00 - 3:00 pm Contact: Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW 224-625-2819 Location: 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie Fee: $150/per couple including lunch
Getting Through The Holidays When You Are Unemployed
Being unemployed during the holiday season can be extra stressful. During this timely workshop, we will discuss handling invitations, attending family/social gatherings and responding to job-related questions. The discussion will also address the difficulty of balancing finances when there is a societal emphasis on spending.
Thursday (11/19), 2:00 - 3:30 pm Location: JCFS, 5150 Golf Rd, Skokie
Get-Together for Parents and Children: Ages 4 and under
An opportunityfor parents to meet with other parents with young children. Get away from feeling “cooped up” and isolated by sharing experiences, ideas, and concerns with other parents and staff whose skills are in family and child development. Discuss development issues and watch them unfold as your child plays. Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am Contact: Joanne Kestnbaum, LCSW and Elana Benatar, LCSW 773-761-4550 Location: Virginia Frank Child Development Center, 3033 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago Fee: $10 per session
Mussar and the 12 Steps of Recovery
On Sunday, October 25, the Jewish Recovery Community will gather and discuss Gratitude and Recovery, including how the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh steps of the Twelve Step program of Recovery parallel the essence of Mussar. Mussar is the traditional study of ethics and self-improvement, which generally consists of three elements. These elements are the study of the human condition, the study of the attributes of G-d and the plan of action one must take in order to achieve the ultimate goal of Judaism that we, as humans, become more Godlike. The keynote speaker and study leader will be Rabbi Nahum Simon, PhD of Rodfei Shalom fellowship and Director of Techiya Program, Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth, Florida. The program will take place at the Bernard Horwich JCC, 3003 W. Touhy, in Chicago, from 1-5 pm All members of the Jewish community who are in Recovery from addiction and their family members are invited to attend this program which is free of charge. It is also open to those who are still struggling with the addiction of a loved one and who are not yet in Recovery. Kosher refreshments will be served. This is a program of Jewish Healing Network of Chicago: Supporting you in times of illness and loss. Survive and Thrive: BRCA Previvors Learning Alliance
The need to assist women in making complex and critical healthcare decisions is growing. “Survive and Thrive: BRCA Previvor Alliance” will serve as a source of empowerment for women, and an opportunity to gather information and resources. Each session will begin with a presentation, followed by a group discussion. Health psychologist Stephanie Ross, PhD will discuss how cancer risk reduction strategies, which range from surveillance to surgery, can affect relationships. A group discussion will follow her presentation. Monday (11/9), 6:30 - 8:00 pm Contact: Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW 224-625-2819 Location: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago Fee: No Fee
Coping with your Chronic Physical Illness
Join others for a six-week group to share the challenges of living with a variety of chronic physical illnesses. Learn from others and find a community of people who understand your unique situation. Day and time TBA Contact: Tracey Lipsig Kite, LCSW 847-568-5216 Location: JCFS, 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie Fee: $42 for the series
Parents and Adult Siblings of the Alcoholic/Addict: Finding the Path of Hope and Recovery
Your adult child/sibling may be actively abusing alcohol and other drugs or may be working a 12-step Recovery program. The group will educate and empower parents and adult siblings to find a path towards healing and recovery. Thursdays (10/29 - 12/10), 7:00 - 8:30 pm Contact: Marcy Cohn, LCSW, CADC 847-568-5100 Location: 5150 Golf Rd., Skokie Fee: $90 for series for individual family member, $45 for
each additional family member
Weather Financial Storms By Making Smart Choices
First Commercial Bank, Touhy Branch, will answer your questions and talk about how your local bank can assist you in economically challenging times. - Tuesday, October 27, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Location: CJE SeniorLife at JCC Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy, Chicago; 773-508-1000
Charge It Right - Money Management Class
Identify the factors creditors look for when making credit decisions. Tuesday, October 27, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Jewish Child & Family Services, 3525 W. Peterson, Suite 400, Chicago; 773-866-1035
Surviving the Economic Crisis: What Can I Do Right Now?
A Panel Discussion and Q&A Session. Learn about government assistance, budgeting and relieving stress in these difficult economic times. Thursday, October 29, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Willye B. White Center, 1610 W. Howard St., Chicago Contact: Tracey Lipsig Kite, JCFS, 847-568-5216
Untangle Your Phone Bill
If you’re paying more than $25 for phone service, you’re probably paying too much. Bring your phone bill and meet with a representative of Citizens Utility Board (CUB) who may help you lower your monthly costs. Tuesday, November 10, 1 pm Location: Bernard Horwich Building, 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago Contact: Advance registration required by November 6. Call 773-508-1000
| | | | Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Programs | Workshops/Seminars for Job Seekers October 26
Help, I Need a Resume! presented at the Des Plaines Public Library, 150 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Learn the latest tips and techniques to beef up your current resume or create a new one. Free admission. For information or to RSVP, call (847) 827-5551. October 27
“Resume Review Workshop” gives you techniques and strategies to make your resume stand out. Held at 216 West Jackson, Suite 700, Chicago, 11:00 a.m. Fee - $5 (free for clients). For information or to RSVP, call (312) 673-3434. Business Workshops October 27
Charging It Right, a Credit Builder program, presented by the North Shore Community Bank and Trust. Held at Jewish Child and Family Services, 3525 W. Peterson, Suite 400, Chicago, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call (312) 673-3440. Sponsored by Polk Bros Foundation. October 28
People Helping People: Pay It Forward, presented by the Jewish Employment Network. This exciting interactive program will feature JEN professionals who have been successful in their job searches and want to offer assistance. Held at the Temple Beth-El, 3410 Dundee Rd., Northbrook, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Free admission. For more information or to RSVP, call (847) 568-5150. October 29
Surviving the Economic Crisis: What Can I Do Right Now, a Credit Builder program, presented by the North Shore Community Bank and Trust. Held at the Willye B. White Field House, Chicago Park District, 1610 W. Howard Ave, Chicago, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call (312) 673-3440. Sponsored by Polk Bros Foundation. More information on JVS » | |
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