Proud to present the inaugural economic development strategy for the Village of Skokie
Since its inception in 2013, The Village of Skokie Economic Development Commission has been a critical resource for elected officials, Village staff, Skokie businesses, the region and state as a whole. On August 7, 2017, Commission Chairman Shalom Klein and Economic Development Manager Len Becker presented the 2017-2020 Village of Skokie Economic Strategy and Framework to the Village of Skokie Board of Trustees and the general public.
The presentation was the culmination of a more than two-year process as Commission members, staff, and community members have given hundreds of hours of time and significant effort to create the document. The tenets of the strategy and framework are based on a number of best practices from a broad base of communities throughout the region and U.S., as well as specific practices recommended and relevant for Skokie. The Economic Development Strategy and Framework is meant to be the foundation and focus towards the future for the Village to maximize opportunities to their highest and most beneficial potential. In addition, this document is inclusive and appreciates and embraces the community as a whole while recognizing the human, financial, institutional and social impacts of the Village’s overall economic vitality.
Mazel Tov to Yehuda and Rebecca Bromberg on their wedding this Sunday!
Skokie Jewish Community Holds Day of Mourning For Gun Violence in Chicago, Terror In Israel
SKOKIE, IL — Tisha B’Av, the Jewish day of mourning that falls each summer, is a sober and difficult day of remembering the brokenness and suffering of the past and of today. This year, Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob (SVAJ) and the broader Skokie Jewish community reflected on recent terror attacks in Israel and on the ongoing gun violence in Chicago.
“Tisha B’Av is a time when we reflect on the destructive power of hatred in our history and around the world,” said Rabbi Ari Hart, head rabbi of SVAJ.
“This day is about remembering the suffering of our past and moving forward with love and light in whatever ways – both big and small – that we can.”
On Monday, July 31st at 8 p.m. the synagogue held a vigil for recent Israeli victims of terror, remembering their lives, their stories, and their heroism.
Following the vigil, the community read from the book of Lamentations, which describes the pain and suffering of Jerusalem when the holy city was destroyed 2,000 years ago.
Afterwards, Tamar Manasseh, founder of Mothers Against Senseless Killing (MASK) and Chicagoan of the year in 2016 spoke about her work fighting against gun violence on the South Side of Chicago.
The next day – Tuesday, Aug. 1st at noon – prepared a BBQ meal with toys and games to support the work of MASK. Though the Jewish community itself was fasting, they delivered the meal and supplies to MASK volunteers on the South Side and joined in the spirit of fellowship and love that MASK is creating.
“MASK does incredibly important and effective work in curbing gun violence in Chicago neighborhoods”, said Skokie resident and SVAJ member, Adrianne Burgher. “I am so proud of this partnership and truly grateful for the opportunity to lend our support to the greater Chicago community.”
The event took place at Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue, located at 8825 E. Prairie Road in Skokie.
Had fun at the Skokie Police Department National Night Out
Thanks to our JCCWRP summer intern, Chani Morgenstern
Friends and Neighbors,
Every year, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago runs a summer internship program for local students who are captivated by Jewish community building and are interested in developing their own professional portfolio. The students who are selected to participate after a highly competitive application process are assigned to work with agencies and organizations affiliated with JUF. For the first time, the Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park was partnered with a Lewis summer intern, Chani Morgenstern.
Chani has spend 11 weeks working with me on a number of priorities that will benefit our work in West Rogers Park. Aside for participating in meetings of our board of directors and several committees, Chani has improved our social media accounts, worked with local organizations on developing a community calendar, developed listings of new businesses and contacted them to promote their sales via the JCCWRP website and Facebook.
Over the next few weeks, you will also start seeing announcements regarding an upcoming Sukkot Fest and resource fair in partnership with the Bernard Horwich JCC. This program is the brainchild of JCCWRP board member Barbara Singal and Chani has been working with her on many logistics and planning discussions.
We are very appreciative of all of Chani Morgenstern’s contributions to the Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park and the neighborhood as a whole. I know I speak for a grateful community as we wish her well as she continues on in her law school studies over the coming years!
Shabbat Shalom,
Shalom Klein
Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park
FREE Job Clinic in Deerfield on August 10th
FEEL LIKE YOU’RE SWIMMING UPSTREAM WITH YOUR JOB SEARCH?
Share, Learn and Join in a conversation about the latest in job search best practices.
Everyone has an opinion and everyone thinks they are right—learn what is best for you!
So many rules to follow. Find out which ones apply to you.
Join us for an energized, interactive and different type of employment clinic.
We will address the multiple steps of conducting a positive job search.
August 10, 2017
10:00 am
BJBE Synagogue
1201 Lake Cook Rd
Deerfield, IL
Light Refreshments will be served
RSVP TO ASTORZ@ARKCHICAGO.org
Check out this great Community Engagement Manager job at the Skokie Public Library!
Are you an experienced public library and/or community leader with a passion for building stronger and healthier communities? Do you enjoy and care deeply about working collaboratively with others and forming sustainable partnerships? Are you looking for an opportunity to serve a wide variety of community members and organizations, including immigrants, refugees, seniors, schools, childcare centers, bookmobile users, businesses, and those with disabilities? Bring your experience and expertise to Skokie Public Library as its next community engagement manager.
The community engagement manager will work closely with the director and a talented group of colleagues in pursuit of our established strategic goals and objectives. The community engagement manager will also help our community reflect on and navigate the complexities of today’s world through conversations with individuals and groups. The successful candidate will fully embrace our core service values of pursuing access and equity, cultivating learning and literacy, and engaging the community. Excellent skills with communication, facilitation, networking, and public speaking are highly desirable, as are positivity, flexibility, and mindfulness.
If you are interested in applying, please be sure to read our strategic plan for 2016-2019 and our organizational culture statement to make sure both resonate with you. Read the full job description below and learn more about our award-winning library.
We seek those who share our passion for serving the people of Skokie. We strive to reflect our community through our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary range is $59,211 to $88,816. Offers are made based on skills and experience between the minimum and mid-point of the full salary range.
Quality benefits play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of our staff and their families, and this is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to eligible employees. We also have generous paid time off and retirement plans for eligible employees.
Position open until filled. Preference will be given to those who apply by August 11, 2017.
Please provide a cover letter when applying: https://skokielibrary.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=17
Attend Oakton's free nanotechnology open house Aug. 10 in Skokie
Looking for the fast track to a rewarding technology career? Join Oakton Community College for a free open house event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Illinois Science + Technology Park (IS+TP) Conference Center, 8045 Lamon Ave., Skokie.
Registration for the open house is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Visit ne3i.eventbrite.com to attend one of the free open houses.
To learn more about nanotechnology, open house events and certificate programs, contact Bob Sompolski, dean, Division of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science, at 847-635-1975 or by email at somplski@oakton.edu.
Celebrated the volunteers of our successful July 4th Parade in Skokie
