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PJY Leadership Training Institute
Sunday, September 24 3 pm to 4:00 pm Participants are invited to stay for the PJY Kickoff BBQ from 4 pm to 6 pm. At the Placko Residence, in Elgin. RSVP for address. Open to High School Juniors and Seniors (2017/18 school year) Come learn some fun leadership skills and become a PJY Jr. Staffer! Junior Staff members assist the senior staff at Prairie Jewish Youth programs. Responsibilities may include, leading ice breakers, making announcements, distributing flyers, posting social media and being a role model. What are the Benefits? The Junior Staff position can be used on college and job applications. It helps students refine their leadership skills and solidify their Jewish identities where they can then apply these skills and experiences in their future endeavors. |
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JSC Kickoff BBQ!
Sunday, September 24 4 pm to 6 pm At the Placko Residence Please RSVP for address. Open to 8th - 12th grades. Non-Jewish friends are invited. No Charge. Bring a non-dairy dish to pass. Kick off a new year of Jewish Student Connection programs by reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones! Enjoy the last bit of summer with a grilled kosher style feast. Celebrate the High Holiday spirit with meaningful discussion. |
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PJY + JSC - Build a Candy Sukkah!
Sunday, October 8 3 pm to 4:30 pm At the home of Ron Bass in Elgin Please RSVP for address. Open to Jewish 5th graders through high schoolers. Non-Jewish friends are welcome. Build a Candy Sukkah... Shake the Lulav... Smell the Etrog... Say a Sukkot Blessing... No Charge, but bring a candy or edible decoration to share. |
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PJY Make Music Club!Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar or the ukulele? NOW YOU CAN! Come learn from Lila Chavez!
Students will learn at least 4 chords as well as different strumming patterns. They will learn to sing some Jewish folk songs and will practice the accompaniment parts on stringed instruments. Guitars and Ukuleles will be provided. The group will have an informal performance at the PJY Hanukkah Party on December 10. 6 Sessions for $75 per student (5th through 12th Grades) Price includes a light dinner. Located at Congregation Kneseth Israel 330 Division Street, Elgin, IL 60120 Enter through back door parking lot. Sessions are on the following Wednesdays from 7 pm to 8 pm: October 25 November 1, 8, 15, 29 December 6 (note: no session over thanksgiving week) Hanukkah Party Performance Sunday, December 10, 3 to 4:30 pm Lila Chavez Bachelor of Music, Education, NIU Professional Educators License Endorsement in Music Education Endorsement in English as a Second Language Certified in First Steps in Music Certified in Conversational Solfege Levels 1-3 |
RSVP here for Make Music Club and reserve your spot now!
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JSC Israel Day!
Sunday, November 5
3 pm to 4:30 pm
At the Grosman Residence in West Dundee.
Open to 8th - 12th grades. Non-Jewish friends are invited.
Details to follow.
Sunday, November 5
3 pm to 4:30 pm
At the Grosman Residence in West Dundee.
Open to 8th - 12th grades. Non-Jewish friends are invited.
Details to follow.
PJY Bake Off for a Better World!
Sunday, November 19
3 PM to 4:30 PM
At the Hwalisz Residence.
Details to Follow
Sunday, November 19
3 PM to 4:30 PM
At the Hwalisz Residence.
Details to Follow
JSC Hanukkah Party!
Sunday, December 10
3 pm to 4:30 pm
Open to 8th - 12th grades. Non-Jewish friends are invited.
Details to follow.
Sunday, December 10
3 pm to 4:30 pm
Open to 8th - 12th grades. Non-Jewish friends are invited.
Details to follow.
