Insights: Chicago

  Bold Jewish Idea Encourage the Jewish community to build a more just Milwaukee through study, action, and civic engagement.   What it looks like By working with other Jewish and local service organizations, Tikkun Ha-Ir strives to alleviate the pressing needs of those most vulnerable in the Milwaukee area. They engage local Jewish community […]

  Bold Jewish Idea Use creative expression to bring together young people from diverse cultural and faith communities.   What it looks like Olive Tree Arts Network leverages poetry, spoken word, rhythm, music, and art to build relationships between people of diverse faith communities. They also serve to build bridges and relationships among participating schools, […]

  Bold Jewish Idea Eliminate the stigma associated with mental health conditions in the Jewish community.   What it looks like No Shame On U is dedicated to breaking the stigma associated with mental health so the people who need the help will seek it, family members and friends will know how to provide proper […]

  Bold Jewish Idea Providing opportunities to support independence and inclusion for people with disabilities in the Jewish community.   What it looks like Libenu provides residential, vocational, and respite opportunities for people with disabilities to live with dignity and respect, as fully included members of our community in the Chicago metro area. They use […]

  SUMMARY   SVARA’s mission is to teach Talmud through a traditionally radical lens to develop compassionate, critical thinking, courageous humans who work to create a more just, peaceful & healthy world. SVARA is a traditionally radical yeshiva dedicated to the serious study of Talmud through the lens of queer experiences. SVARA’s unique pedagogy makes […]

  SUMMARY   Orot: Center for New Jewish Learning offers classes, programs, and retreats that provides opportunities for cultivating transformative habits of body, heart, and mind that lead to greater life wisdom, meaning, and compassion. Orot designs learning experiences that integrate ancient Jewish wisdom with meditation, yoga, music, art, and creative writing in an attempt […]