Join Jerusalem U's Celebration of Israeli Soldiers

Join Jerusalem U's Celebration of Israeli Soldiers

EVENING HOSTS
Morrie Silverman & Lori Komisar

EVENT CHAIRS
Steve & Janice Hefter, Andy & Laurie Hochberg, Andy & Diane Lappin, Pamela Rose, Matt & Rivka Zell

HOST COMMITTEE
Gadi & Janet Cohen, Leonard & Pam Cohen, Dave & Liz Geifman, Shalom & Elisheva Klein, Paula Krasny, Judy Lavin, Michael & Stephanie Levy, Marc & Susan Sacks, Lois Zoller

ABOUT BENEATH THE HELMET

On the heels of our acclaimed film Israel Inside: How a Small Nation is Making a Big Difference, we are launching a new feature film that will change the discourse about Israeli soldiers.  Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front documents the dramatic transformation of five Israeli high school graduates who are drafted into the army to defend their country.  Looking beyond uniforms, the film explores recruits’ personal lives, dreams, fears and dilemmas, defining the human face of Israel’s military and the inspiring young people who make up the IDF.

ABOUT JERUSALEM U

Jerusalem U produces award winning documentary film and innovative educational programs that inspire and connect Jews to Israel and Judaism.  More information on all their films and programs can be found at www.JerusalemU.org.

JCCWRP Family Fun Day

What J Comm Can Do for You and and You Can Do for J Comm Drives JCCWRP Event

JCCWRP Family Event Features Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Advocacy, Mortgage Assistance and Enrichment Info For Moms and Dads

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More than 400 WRP residents of all ages -but especially moms, dads and kids – enjoyed an afternoon of socializing and community building at Back-to-School Fun Day, Sunday, Aug. 31, on the grounds of the Bernard Horwich Center, sponsored by Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park and Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago.

 

Featuring free rides for children including a moonwalk and rock-climbing wall, musical entertainment, door prizes, and food for purchase from Great Chicago Food & Beverage, the event provided a bounty of information from participating exhibitors on services and opportunities available in the neighborhood.

 

“Our goal was to connect community members to valuable – and little known — resources,” said JCCWRP Executive Director Shalom Klein.

 

JCCWRP informed guests of its mission to strengthen and preserve West Rogers Park as Chicago’s flagship Jewish neighborhood, providing a vehicle for advocacy for better amenities in the parks and a new public library; revitalization of commercial streets, and alleviating eye soars, like the blighted area behind Lincoln Village.  To learn more about how community members can participate in efforts to become a force for positive change in the neighborhood, visit the JCCWRP website atwww.gowrp.org.

 

Among other highlights, Richard Trumbo, proprietor of Music House, located at 2925 W. Devon, delighted guests with a live mini-concert and answered questions from scores of parents about music lessons for kids  (www.musichouseinc.com).

 

Devon Bank representatives shared information about a program developed in partnership with JCCWRP, providing financial assistance to qualified buyers to encourage home ownership.  (Contact Irv Loundy, Senior VP, ILoundy@DevonBank.com.)

 

Jewish Child and Family Services staff explained the “safer schools” initiative, aimed to protect children from abuse in the day-school system.  (Information is available athttp://www.jcfs.org/node/677)

 

A volunteer for Ald. Debra Silverstein’s office advised neighbors on how to utilize her constituent services to report crime, potholes, graffiti, worn-out refuse cans, and more (visitwww.50thWardChicago.com).

 

Akiba Schechter Day School (www.akibaschechter.org), Council for Jewish Elderly (www.cje.net/), Sinai Health System (www.sinai.org), and HIAS(www.hias.org) also participated in the event.

 

Co-sponsors included Jewish Community Centers of Chicago, Devon Bank, Ald. Debra Silverstein and State Sen. Ira Silverstein.

Jonathan Lehrer
Jewish B2B Networking blood drive

Visit the Jewish B2B Networking blood drive this Wednesday!

Jewish B2B Networking blood drive

 

Jewish B2B Networking Blood Drive

Wednesday, September 3 from 3 to 7pm

Visit the blood drive at Illinois Nut & Candy (3745 Dempster Street Skokie, IL) this Wednesday and receive a $10 Target gift card. To schedule your appointment, go to www.HeartlandBC.org or call Amy at 773-433-0849. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome!

Evanston Speed Networking

Was honored to speak at AEPi's business and professional network meeting at Pinstripes

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AEPi Alumni Business & Professional Network

Brunch Meeting @ Pinstripes Northbrook

Sunday, July 27th, 2014  – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Come join us at the next meeting of the AEPi Alumni Business & Professional Network in Chicago!  Through our common bond as AEPi Brothers, we believe this will be a meaningful way for us to develop new and lasting relationships to grow our professional and social network.
Guest Speaker:

Shalom KleinShalom Klein, Honorary Initiate
“How to Make Your Next Handshake Count” 

As Vice President, Shalom Klein has grown, managed and developed Moshe Klein & Associates and MKA Receivables.  Shalom oversees a staff of more than 10 associates and the operations of three offices, in addition to handling client relationships and consulting opportunities.

As Founder of Jewish B2B Networking and Jewish Business News, Shalom identified a need in the small business and Jewish communities, and created the vision for what is now the premiere business and employment networking organization across the Midwest.  Shalom also was engaged in December 2013 to become the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park, leading marketing and economic development efforts in the Chicago community, which includes Devon Avenue.

Shalom has been the recipient of Keshet’s 2013 Community Service Award, multiple proclamations from the Illinois General Assembly, Senate, and the Villages of Lincolnwood, Evanston, and Skokie. Shalom earned his Certificate in Jewish Leadership from Northwestern University and is a Masters Candidate at Spertus Institute. Shalom received honorary initiation from the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, and has been named “Jewish Community Hero” by Jewish Federations of North America and listed as one of the “36 under 36″ by the Jewish United Fund. Shalom’s work has been discussed twice on the floor of the United States Congress.
Who Are We?
The Alpha Epsilon Pi Business & Professional Network was created to provide value-added opportunities for our Alumni Brothers (regardless of campus chapter), in bringing together a core group of established and successful professionals several times each year, who wish to connect with fellow career-minded Brothers.

In this program, AEPi aims to provide a venue for influential and successful Brothers who are leaders within their respective professions and communities.

Location: 
Pinstripes Northbrook
1150 Willow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062

Cost:
$30 – Includes Beverage, Brunch Buffet, and All Taxes & Gratuities
All Proceeds Benefit the Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation

If you know someone who you think should attend please send us the following info:
Name, School & Chapter Affiliation, Year of Graduation, Email, & Phone #

Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park

You Are Invited: Networking Reception on Devon

Networking Reception for Devon Merchants

Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park

Thursday, July 31st at 10:00am

Come and meet your fellow business people on Devon.
Find out what’s happening in the neighborhood…let’s work together to upgrade our street!
ALL businesses are invited!
When:           Thursday, July 31th, 2014
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Where:          Music House
2925 West Devon Avenue
Sponsored by the Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park
Contact Shalom Klein, Executive Director, at sklein@GoWRP.org

Andrea Storz