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Donor Profile: Simon Fleischmann
Simon Fleischmann is a Chicago area attorney and JCFS Chicago board member.
Read moreSimon Fleischmann is a Chicago area attorney and JCFS Chicago board member.
Read moreAt Response for Teens, we strive to empower young women and offer support during a transitional time in their lives. These thoughtful book and film recommendations from our staff cover topics from feminism, intersectionality and what it means to be a woman today.
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We will light the chanukiah, hear how members of our local Jewish recovery community find light in recovery, engage in learning together, and enjoy traditional holiday food and song. Those in recovery, loved ones, and allies are welcome. Register today Co-Sponsored by JCFS, the Recovery Chevra, the Tikvah Center and members of our local recovery community.
Read moreby Rabbi Joe Ozarowski, D.Min., BCC Rabbinic Counselor and Chaplain, JCFS Chicago The Hebrew word “Seder” means order. The Seder evening and Hagada have a framework—a time for talking, a time for ritual foods, a time for dinner, a time for praising God, a time for singing, a time for engaging children, a time for questions and a time to think about possible answers. But the order of the Seder also refers to the non-ritual aspects of the evening. We often have a routine of who comes, who we might invite, where we sit, how we arrange the table, and more. These things can change from year to year, yet they are always present in some form. But what happens when the order is upended? What challenges the sense of order when a loved one who has been a part of our sacred evening is no longer with us. Where is the “seder”—the order—when the Seder has been changed, the order ripped away from us?
Read moreRachel has several disabilities, including near-total blindness, but her determination is unwavering. Last year, Rachel partnered with JVS Chicago’s job development team to find a job.
Read moreThe long-awaited vaccine is accessible to more and more people, yet many feel ambivalent. The sense of apprehension and even dread at the thought of life returning to “normal” is called “re-entry anxiety."
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Planning for the financial future of your child with disabilities? A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a way a family can financially support their loved one with a disability that won’t impact their eligibility for government benefits. Come join us as presenter Darcy J. Chamberlin discusses the ins and outs of Special Needs Trusts. This event is free to attend but registration is required.
Read moreMarcy was part of the growing segment of job seekers over the age of 55 looking for work.
Read moreJCFS Chicago is proud to join the nonprofit community and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each week, we will be highlighting a client success story of someone who found meaningful employment through JVS Career & Employment. This is Luba’s story.
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