Guide Category: Education
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* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
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CLaSS: Chicago Land Simcha Schools
Torah-based center for interdependent learning. Encourages children to learn "al pi darko" in order to internalize rather than memorize. Volunteers welcome!
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No’ar Hadash
[email protected] http://www.noarhadash.org Provides opportunities for congregational youth groups to gather together for regional and North American events (including a summer teen Israel trip), as well as local programming. None false
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Bnei Akiva of Chicago
Programs for Zionist Orthodox youth, including summer programs in Israel, to strengthen Jewish identity and commitment. Operates local Shabbat groups, leadership seminars, and educational programs.
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One Happy Camper
The Foundation for Jewish Camp and the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago offer opportunities to make sure that every child has access to an unforgettable Jewish summer experience. One Happy Camper offers incentive grants of up to $1,000 for children attending nonprofit, Jewish overnight camp for the first time for 19 days or longer.
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Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center at Lake County JCC
Housed on our sprawling 37-acre Jewish Community Campus at Lake County JCC, Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center reflects the beauty around it. Children engage in exploration inside and out. Sunny classrooms and our two custom-built, developmentally appropriate playgrounds create an opportunity for learning and outside exploration.We strive to provide the foundation for children to develop and grow while bringing Jewish values to life. For ages 6 weeks - 4 years.
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Rohr Chabad House at UIC
1074 W. Polk Street Chicago IL 60607-3415 (312) 733-1383 [email protected] http://www.chabaduic.com Rabbi Bentzion Shemtov None false
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Tiny Tots Incorporated
A Hebrew immersion childcare center for children from 6 weeks up to 6 years of age. Tiny Tots Incorporated was founded in 2008 by a loving Israeli-American mother with four young children of her own. Unique Hebrew immersion program enables children to learn in a truly bilingual environment with exposure to Jewish, Israeli and American culture. Nutritious kosher meals and snacks are provided. Full time care available between 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday thru Friday.
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Jewish Student Connection (JSC)
These inclusive high school clubs help teens find a deeper connection to Jewish values and their community. By becoming a part of the JSC experience, teens can participate in monthly club experiences as well as the following opportunities: Summer programming to continue engagement year-round and connect JSC teens across participating schools; scholarships to enable access to life-enriching Jewish programs such as the Maccabi Games, Diller, Write On, and others; new and strengthened partnerships, including opportunities for JSC teens to give back through volunteer efforts.
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JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center
Offers early childhood education programs and child care for children 12 months through 5 years old. JCYS Early Childhood Education lays a foundation for intellectual, social, emotional and physical development through play-based curriculum. In each classroom, children freely choose from different learning centers throughout the day, helping to build confidence and develop their social and problem-solving skills. Group time for stories, singing, language development, science, cooking activities, and games adds structure to each day.