The ARK is a not-for-profit, community-funded health and human services agency with facilities on Chicago’s North Side and in Northbrook. The Ark recognizes that many members of our Chicagoland Jewish family—Jews from all walks of life, from all parts of Chicagoland—are deeply in need of help and kindness. This
Beloved friends, With sundown on Sunday, we will enter the Hebrew month of Elul, the month during which we prepare for the High Holy Days. Our vision for what Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur would be like has once again necessitated a re-visioning. The reality of the ongoing ever-changing
Dear Fellow Congregants, The COVID-19 Advisory Task Force met July 27th and reviewed our current operating procedures, along with data from the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). We are making one significant change that more closely aligns with the recommendations put out by the CDC and State of Illinois, as well as our local school districts. During school hours, we will be requiring anyone in our
Dear Fellow Congregants, The COVID-19 Advisory Task Force met this month and reviewed our current operating procedures, along with data from the CDC and Illinois Public Health. As of June 11th, we are making some significant changes that more closely align with the recommendations put out by the CDC
In Illinois, FOID cards, state permits to possess and purchase firearms, and background checks are essential tools to regulating the sale of firearms and curbing gun violence. While unlicensed sellers are generally required to check a person's FOID card (the state permit to possess and purchase firearms), right now a
Dear Fellow Congregants, The COVID-19 Advisory Task Force met this week and reviewed our current operating procedures, along with data from the CDC and Illinois Public Health. As of May 19th, we are making some significant changes that more closely align with the recommendations put out by the CDC and the State of
On Thursday, June 10th at 8:15 p.m., the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is offering "Freedom to Vote," a free training session for those interested in learning more about voter suppression and how to combat it. Specifically, the session will discuss barriers to voting, two federal bills that protect
Large inequities exist in how health plans cover mental health care. Right now, many insurers do not pay for mental health care and addiction treatment services, despite the fact that federal law states that both should be accessible for all. SB697, also known as Health is Health, amends the
Over the past year, telehealth has helped drive a reduction of missed doctor's appointments, demonstrated increased care plan adherence, and improved chronic disease management. Access barriers that exacerbate healthcare disparities such as transportation, lost income, missed work and school, or the stigma of seeking help are greatly reduced or
This spring, the Israel Action Committee (IAC) is sponsoring “Daily Lives in Israel,” a series of special Adult Learning sessions devoted to highlighting the day-to-day issues central to life in Israel. We invite you to check them out below! Meet Orin Hefetz, Israel Emissary for JNF Monday, April 26th
