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Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois:

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host Skeletons in the Closet, Sunday October 26, 2008, 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Join us in learning how to handle research minefields. What to do when you uncover sensitive or confidential family information.

The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use our library materials, get help with genealogical Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m., please visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host Jewish Lawndale presented by Amanda Friedeman of Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies on Sunday November 23, 2008, 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Join us in learning more about the immigrant’s port of entry to Chicago.

The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use our library materials, get help with genealogical Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m., please visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100.

Jewish Child and Family Services Programs

For additional information, contact www.jcfs.org or the listed phone numbers

Parent Group with Infant Massage. Thursdays, September 11-October 2, 9:30-11:00am. Meet other parents with infants who are not yet crawling, share the joys and challenges of parenthood, and discuss infant development and parenthood. You will be taught an individualized approach to infant massage and the many benefits it offers. Rabbi Max Weiss and Cantorial soloist, Ilana Axel, will join us for part of the group with calming Jewish music and thoughts on Jewish parenting. $60 series fee, 4-week group. Beth Tikvah Congregation, 300 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, JCFS, Certified by International Association of Infant Massage. 224.625.2819. www.jcfs.org

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse—Drop-In Group. Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm. Topics include coping with grief, making decisions, managing family and social relationships and staying healthy. Ongoing group for those whose spouse has died within past year and a half. $7 per session. JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights (adjacent to Buffalo Grove). Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, 847.392.8820. www.jcfs.org

Bereavement Group for Widows and Widowers – Drop-In Group. Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm. Discussion /support group for men and women adjusting to the death of a spouse. Topics will include understanding and coping with grief, staying healthy, making decisions, and dealing with family and social relationships. $7 per session. JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights (adjacent to Buffalo Grove). Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, 224.625.2819. www.jcfs.org

Chuppah Project: Workshop for Engaged and Newly Married Jewish Couples. Sunday, November 2, 10:00am – 3:00pm. A lot of time and energy goes into planning a wedding. But, as the most happily married couples know, lots of hard work goes into the marriage that follows. This workshop assists couples in defining themselves as a couple, clarifying their expectations of marriage, and developing skills to promote strong marriages. The workshop emphasizes healthy communication and helps couples address each partner’s differing family and religious traditions and expectations regarding marriage. $150 couple fee includes lunch. JCFS, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, 224.625.2819. www.jcfs.org

Glick Family Camp. Weekend, November 14-16, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Glick Family Camp is for children diagnosed with Autism/PDD, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Spina Bifida, Motor and Cognitive Delays, Genetic and medical conditions that are associated with developmental delays, children who qualify for early intervention services and their families. Relax with your family, mingle with other families and enjoy the outdoors on 181 acres of Illinois countryside at Camp Henry Horner/Camp Red Leaf in Ingleside, IL. Camp staff will lead children and adults in a variety of creative, stimulating and fun activities. JCFS clinical staff will facilitate sibling and parent groups. Every family is assigned a JCFS respite worker for the weekend. $110 per person; free for children under 3. Scholarships available. Weekend fee includes 6 meals, snacks, lodging and activities. Tamara Besser, LCSW, 773.467.3751.

Group Firefly. For boys and girls ages 9-12 who have been diagnosed with PDD, High-Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, and other related disorders that impact social functioning. Tuesdays, 11/4-12/16, 6:30-7:30pm. All groups focus on building relational skills and confidence, and provide opportunities for fun, social experiences. Group leaders specialize in the treatment of social communication disorders and work closely with each child and family to reach individualized treatment goals. Through this structured group program, children develop skills to build friendships, read social cues, initiate and maintain peer relationships, and resolve conflicts. This group offers a concurrent parent support group. Children are often eligible for Camp Firefly, an overnight summer camp. 7-week group $210 series fee with concurrent parent group (sliding fee available). JCFS. 255 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Melissa James, PsyD, 847.412.4396. www.jcfs.org

Being Your Own “Supernanny” – Northbrook Group. Tuesdays, 11/4 to 12/16, 6:30 to 7:30pm. 7-week group provides an environment in which parents can learn how to tackle the most difficult, and sometime trying, issues surrounding parenting. This group will incorporate both process and psychoeducational components and will leave parents feeling more confident, energized, and secure in their parenting, abilities and belief in their “super” skills. 7-week group fee, $105 (sliding fee available). Two optional groups available. JCFS, 255 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Melissa James, PsyD., 847.412.4396.

Caring For the Caregiver: A Telephone Support Group. Thursdays, 11/6 -11/20, 7:30-8:30pm, Your connection to other caregivers is only a phone call away. A clinical social worker will facilitate 3 conference calls in November. Share the joys and challenges of care giving; learn new skills and resources. Pre-registration is necessary. $45 fee for 3-weeks. Sheri Fox, LCSW, 847-568-5200. www.jcfs.org

On this page: Links to: Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger Rabbi Tillman's Web Site Forgotten Synagogues of Chicago Jewish Genealogical Society of Ilinois Jewish Child & Family Services Jewish American Heritage Month Judaism 101 Jewish Federation JUF Tikkun Olam Volunteers Read Hebrew America National Jewish Outreach Program Jewish Humor Jewish Genealogy Broadband Speed Test Scambusters	This page has links to other web sites that you might find interesting. If you select one of these links, you will leave the Am Chai web site and we're not responsible for your Internet journey. Click the images to go to the linked sites. Here are the links (in no particular order!) Founded in 1985, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national, nonprofit agency that allocates donations from the Jewish community to prevent and alleviate hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds. Each year, MAZON grants over $3 million to more than 300 carefully screened hunger-relief agencies, including emergency food providers, food banks, multi-service organizations and advocacy groups that seek long-term solutions to the hunger problem.
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	Judaism 101 is an online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs. Chicago Jewish Community Online - Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Tikkun Olam Volunteers (TOV), the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Volunteer Network. TOV places members of the Jewish community with Jewish Federation agencies and with community service projects that need volunteers. Read Hebrew America/Canada offers free lessons in reading Hebrew for beginners & intermediates. It's a program of the National Jewish Outreach Program. Harry Leichter's Jewish Humor - A large collection of jokes, humorous items, and links. Avotaynu, Inc. is the leading publisher of products and information of interest to persons who are researching Jewish genealogy, Jewish family trees and Jewish roots. Jewlarious is another humor site with jokes, stories, and multimedia offerings. It is part of Aish.com; Aish HaTorah is a world leader in creative Jewish educational programs and leadership training, dedicated to answering the vital question, "Why be Jewish?" Take the Speakeasy Speed Test and test your connection speed! By measuring the download and upload rate from several locations you are able to accurately judge your current line throughput or internet connection speed. How to Protect Yourself From Clever Scammers -- Online and Offline. Internet ScamBusters, the #1 publication on Internet fraud, shows you the ins and outs of protecting yourself from all the newest scams. It's a public service, published 2 to 4 times a month, and provides you with a lively, entertaining and opinionated approach to protecting yourself online and offline. Return to top of page Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host Skeletons in the Closet, Sunday October 26, 2008, 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Join us in learning how to handle research minefields. What to do when you uncover sensitive or confidential family information. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use our library materials, get help with genealogical Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m., please visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100. Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host Jewish Lawndale presented by Amanda Friedeman of Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies on Sunday November 23, 2008, 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Join us in learning more about the immigrant’s port of entry to Chicago. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use our library materials, get help with genealogical Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m., please visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100. Jewish Child and Family Services Programs For additional information, contact www.jcfs.org or the listed phone numbers Parent Group with Infant Massage. Thursdays, September 11-October 2, 9:30-11:00am. Meet other parents with infants who are not yet crawling, share the joys and challenges of parenthood, and discuss infant development and parenthood. You will be taught an individualized approach to infant massage and the many benefits it offers. Rabbi Max Weiss and Cantorial soloist, Ilana Axel, will join us for part of the group with calming Jewish music and thoughts on Jewish parenting. $60 series fee, 4-week group. Beth Tikvah Congregation, 300 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, JCFS, Certified by International Association of Infant Massage. 224.625.2819. www.jcfs.org Surviving the Loss of a Spouse—Drop-In Group. Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm. Topics include coping with grief, making decisions, managing family and social relationships and staying healthy. Ongoing group for those whose spouse has died within past year and a half. $7 per session. JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights (adjacent to Buffalo Grove). Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, 847.392.8820. www.jcfs.org Bereavement Group for Widows and Widowers – Drop-In Group. Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm. Discussion /support group for men and women adjusting to the death of a spouse. Topics will include understanding and coping with grief, staying healthy, making decisions, and dealing with family and social relationships. $7 per session. JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights (adjacent to Buffalo Grove). Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, 224.625.2819. www.jcfs.org Chuppah Project: Workshop for Engaged and Newly Married Jewish Couples. Sunday, November 2, 10:00am – 3:00pm. A lot of time and energy goes into planning a wedding. But, as the most happily married couples know, lots of hard work goes into the marriage that follows. This workshop assists couples in defining themselves as a couple, clarifying their expectations of marriage, and developing skills to promote strong marriages. The workshop emphasizes healthy communication and helps couples address each partner’s differing family and religious traditions and expectations regarding marriage. $150 couple fee includes lunch. JCFS, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, 224.625.2819. www.jcfs.org Glick Family Camp. Weekend, November 14-16, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Glick Family Camp is for children diagnosed with Autism/PDD, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Spina Bifida, Motor and Cognitive Delays, Genetic and medical conditions that are associated with developmental delays, children who qualify for early intervention services and their families. Relax with your family, mingle with other families and enjoy the outdoors on 181 acres of Illinois countryside at Camp Henry Horner/Camp Red Leaf in Ingleside, IL. Camp staff will lead children and adults in a variety of creative, stimulating and fun activities. JCFS clinical staff will facilitate sibling and parent groups. Every family is assigned a JCFS respite worker for the weekend. $110 per person; free for children under 3. Scholarships available. Weekend fee includes 6 meals, snacks, lodging and activities. Tamara Besser, LCSW, 773.467.3751. Group Firefly. For boys and girls ages 9-12 who have been diagnosed with PDD, High-Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, and other related disorders that impact social functioning. Tuesdays, 11/4-12/16, 6:30-7:30pm. All groups focus on building relational skills and confidence, and provide opportunities for fun, social experiences. Group leaders specialize in the treatment of social communication disorders and work closely with each child and family to reach individualized treatment goals. Through this structured group program, children develop skills to build friendships, read social cues, initiate and maintain peer relationships, and resolve conflicts. This group offers a concurrent parent support group. Children are often eligible for Camp Firefly, an overnight summer camp. 7-week group $210 series fee with concurrent parent group (sliding fee available). JCFS. 255 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Melissa James, PsyD, 847.412.4396. www.jcfs.org Being Your Own “Supernanny” – Northbrook Group. Tuesdays, 11/4 to 12/16, 6:30 to 7:30pm. 7-week group provides an environment in which parents can learn how to tackle the most difficult, and sometime trying, issues surrounding parenting. This group will incorporate both process and psychoeducational components and will leave parents feeling more confident, energized, and secure in their parenting, abilities and belief in their “super” skills. 7-week group fee, $105 (sliding fee available). Two optional groups available. JCFS, 255 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Melissa James, PsyD., 847.412.4396. Caring For the Caregiver: A Telephone Support Group. Thursdays, 11/6 -11/20, 7:30-8:30pm, Your connection to other caregivers is only a phone call away. A clinical social worker will facilitate 3 conference calls in November. Share the joys and challenges of care giving; learn new skills and resources. Pre-registration is necessary. $45 fee for 3-weeks. Sheri Fox, LCSW, 847-568-5200. www.jcfs.org
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