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Inspiring Bnei & Bnot Torah to Thrive in the Modern World
Inspiring Bnei & Bnot Torah to Thrive in the Modern World
Join us this Channukah in celebrating the ICJA alumni who made a significant, meaningful, and impactful difference in their community.
SCROLL DOWN to see the alumni featured for this night of Chanukah. Click on each person to see their inspiring story. Please donate to ICJA in their honor.
Message: In honor of the three alumna sisters featured for their love and devotion to their family and ours, and to this community
" In honor of the three alumna sisters featured for their love and devotion to their family and ours, and to this community " - Seymour and Brita Wiesenberg
Message: Mazel tov to all our deserving alumni.
" Mazel tov to all our deserving alumni. " - Helene and David Lerner
Message: Mazel tov to all our deserving alumni.
" Mazel tov to all our deserving alumni. " - Helene and David Lerner
Message: Thank you for everything you do on behalf of our community - you are an inspiration!
" Thank you for everything you do on behalf of our community - you are an inspiration! " - Miki Jona Schreiber
Message: In loving tribute to my daughter, Avigail Levinson, and all my children and grandchildren.
" In loving tribute to my daughter, Avigail Levinson, and all my children and grandchildren. " - Janice Waldman
" Mazel Tov! " - Tammy and Michael Sugar
Message: So proud of Dr. Sam aka dad.
" So proud of Dr. Sam aka dad. " - Shaina and Brad Sugar
Message: We are grateful for women like these who serve as tremendous role models for our community.
" We are grateful for women like these who serve as tremendous role models for our community. " - Jennie Rothner
Message: Debbie is an inspiration and a role model of giving and sharing
" Debbie is an inspiration and a role model of giving and sharing " - Sandy Hasson
Message: In honor of Sara Weiss, legendary president of Skokie Cteen, by her Chabad Rabbi and Rebbetzin, and all of ICJA's amazing staff and students.
" In honor of Sara Weiss, legendary president of Skokie Cteen, by her Chabad Rabbi and Rebbetzin, and all of ICJA's amazing staff and students. " - Anonymous
Message: Amazing Deb !... what an honor having the Hartman's among our closest friends!!... such incredible chesed, love of family, Am Yisrael and friends !
" Amazing Deb !... what an honor having the Hartman's among our closest friends!!... such incredible chesed, love of family, Am Yisrael and friends ! " - Ronni and Elliott Robinson
Message: In honor of our children--all ICJA grads.
" In honor of our children--all ICJA grads. " - Sam and Judy Sugar
Message: You have been a great leader and strong force in making people’s lives better through by your knowledge, dedication and passion.
" You have been a great leader and strong force in making people’s lives better through by your knowledge, dedication and passion. " - Steve & Cindy Bond
Message: How blessed we are to have Dr. Shana Erenberg.
Tzkiu L’mitzvos and much love from the Ross Family,
Sharyl, Ariel & Benji
" How blessed we are to have Dr. Shana Erenberg.
Tzkiu L’mitzvos and much love from the Ross Family,
Sharyl, Ariel & Benji " - Sharyl Ross
Message: In honor of our grandchildren, ICJA classes of 2025; 2027; and 2029.
" In honor of our grandchildren, ICJA classes of 2025; 2027; and 2029. " - Shana and Steve Erenberg
Message: In honor of Shana...wishing you continued success in all your endeavors!
" In honor of Shana...wishing you continued success in all your endeavors! " - Caren & Steve Greenspan
Message: In honor of the best Maga in the world. We love you so much!
" In honor of the best Maga in the world. We love you so much! " - Jon and Miriam Friedman, Jacob, Iyla, and Judah
Message: In honor of all the amazing ICJA alumni who do so much for our community!
" In honor of all the amazing ICJA alumni who do so much for our community! " - Tammy & Michael Sugar
Message: Michelle is my Hero! She sets the bar high. I don’t see her “disability” when she is leading a meeting or making beautiful pottery for her friends. She’s a great mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister and friend.
" Michelle is my Hero! She sets the bar high. I don’t see her “disability” when she is leading a meeting or making beautiful pottery for her friends. She’s a great mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. " - Adele gorenstein
Message: In honor of our Abba, who we are so proud of, and inspires us everyday to be kind, and help others. May Hashem grant you strength to continue in all you do to help our community, and may you continue to be a "light" to all of Klal Yisroel. We love you.
" In honor of our Abba, who we are so proud of, and inspires us everyday to be kind, and help others. May Hashem grant you strength to continue in all you do to help our community, and may you continue to be a "light" to all of Klal Yisroel. We love you. " - Yolie, Leeya, Ayden, & Raanan
Message: To Michelle
In recognition of our pride in all your accomplishments.
Love, Mom and Dad
" To Michelle
In recognition of our pride in all your accomplishments.
Love, Mom and Dad " - Laurie and Moishe Rosen
Message: Incredible accomplishments. Mazel tov Mom! Well deserved. We love you.
Love,
Aaron, Ariella, Dovid, Danya, Ayala, Raaya, Adir and of course Maggie
" Incredible accomplishments. Mazel tov Mom! Well deserved. We love you.
Love,
Aaron, Ariella, Dovid, Danya, Ayala, Raaya, Adir and of course Maggie " - Aaron & Ariella Friedman
Message: I am pleased to donate in honor of my niece Michelle Rosen who is always there to help in any way she can. I’m sure my Mother Ida Rosen of blessed memory is smiling down at her knowing the good work she continues to do. Uncle Lobby Rosen
" I am pleased to donate in honor of my niece Michelle Rosen who is always there to help in any way she can. I’m sure my Mother Ida Rosen of blessed memory is smiling down at her knowing the good work she continues to do. Uncle Lobby Rosen " - Errol Rosen
Message: In honor of Tamara, the community is so lucky to have you.
" In honor of Tamara, the community is so lucky to have you. " - Pam & Moshe Friedman
Message: Thanks for being an amazing leader. Our community is so lucky to have you! Love,Jen
" Thanks for being an amazing leader. Our community is so lucky to have you! Love,Jen " - Jennifer Phillips
Message: We love you and are proud of all that you do.
" We love you and are proud of all that you do. " - Sara and Dani Hirsch
Message: In honor of Karli - you continue to amaze us with your passion to teach healing others in an emergency situation and being an integral part of the Hatzalah family! We are so proud of you! Mazel tov!
" In honor of Karli - you continue to amaze us with your passion to teach healing others in an emergency situation and being an integral part of the Hatzalah family! We are so proud of you! Mazel tov! " - The Salinger Family
Message: In honor of Mrs. Hartman: thank you especially for sending three really nice grandsons to our school.
" In honor of Mrs. Hartman: thank you especially for sending three really nice grandsons to our school. " - Aidan Zukerman
Message: In honor of Mr. Zayan, for being Meir's Dad. And because we love Hatzalah!
" In honor of Mr. Zayan, for being Meir's Dad. And because we love Hatzalah! " - Aidan Zukerman
Message: You're a great role model for future first-responders. Thank you!
" You're a great role model for future first-responders. Thank you! " - Gabrielle Zukerman
Message: Karli we are so happy to have shared our ICJA years and beyond with you! May you continue to go from strength to strength!
" Karli we are so happy to have shared our ICJA years and beyond with you! May you continue to go from strength to strength! " - The Palmers, et al ;)
Message: Very proud of you my Liatty.
" Very proud of you my Liatty. " - Sean Katz
Message: We at ICJA and Yehuda Moshe are so proud of your accomplishments. May הקב"ה continue to bless you with success.
" We at ICJA and Yehuda Moshe are so proud of your accomplishments. May הקב"ה continue to bless you with success. " - Joel & Fran Gutstein
Message: Josh, you are a true mensch. Thank you for all you do
" Josh, you are a true mensch. Thank you for all you do " - Leslie Wortman
Message: In honor of the important and inspirational work of Josh Pogonitz.
" In honor of the important and inspirational work of Josh Pogonitz. " - Irene Lodkin
Message: Mazal tov Liatty. So proud of you and everything you do. May Hashem give you the strength to continue to spread your light. Love you.
Love Mommy.
" Mazal tov Liatty. So proud of you and everything you do. May Hashem give you the strength to continue to spread your light. Love you.
Love Mommy. " - Eris Katz
Message: Thank you, Debbie, for all of your work for the Chicago community! You are an inspiration!
" Thank you, Debbie, for all of your work for the Chicago community! You are an inspiration! " - Alexis and Noach Goldstein
Message: In honor of Debbie Hartman with love!
" In honor of Debbie Hartman with love! " - Jay & Sari tepper
Message: In Honor of my truly wonderful wife!
" In Honor of my truly wonderful wife! " - Bob Hartman
Message: Liati!!
So proud of the beautiful woman you’ve become. May you continue to thrive - love you always , Jodi
" Liati!!
So proud of the beautiful woman you’ve become. May you continue to thrive - love you always , Jodi " - Jodi Okner
Message: Josh we are so very proud of all of your hard work and perseverance. We all love you! All of the Birns and Weiman’s
" Josh we are so very proud of all of your hard work and perseverance. We all love you! All of the Birns and Weiman’s " - Renee and Philip Birn
Message: In honor of the inspirational work of Josh Pogonrr we RX.
" In honor of the inspirational work of Josh Pogonrr we RX. " - Marshall and Avis Cohen
Message: In honor of the inspirational work of Josh Pogonrr we RX.
" In honor of the inspirational work of Josh Pogonrr we RX. " - Marshall and Avis Cohen
Message: So proud of Josh, his hard work and resilience, and his kindness in inspiring and supporting others.
" So proud of Josh, his hard work and resilience, and his kindness in inspiring and supporting others. " - Seth, Renee & Yaakov Rosenberg
Message: Proud of you always Liati
Mazaltov!
Love Jodi
" Proud of you always Liati
Mazaltov!
Love Jodi " - Jodi okner
Message: Mazaltov Rena!
Thanks for bringing so much light into the world.
Love Jodi
" Mazaltov Rena!
Thanks for bringing so much light into the world.
Love Jodi " - Jodi Okner
Message: Josh,
You are an inspiration to us and especially to our kids who look up to their cool cousin! We know you'll continue your great work with the community and we are proud to call you our cousin!
" Josh,
You are an inspiration to us and especially to our kids who look up to their cool cousin! We know you'll continue your great work with the community and we are proud to call you our cousin! " - Eli and Ayelet Kleinman and family
Message: So proud of Josh and honored to call him family!
" So proud of Josh and honored to call him family! " - Neil and Tovi Kirshner
Message: Proud of you Josh and all that you do!
" Proud of you Josh and all that you do! " - Jill and Oren Lakser
Sisters Shira Wiesenberg (ICJA ’96), Talia Zisook (ICJA ’00), and Aliza Rosenbaum (ICJA ’05) are each important pillars of Chicago...
A member of the ICJA Class of ’91, Dr. Noah Blumofe and his wife Sandy moved to Los Angeles in...
Sara, who graduated from Ida Crown in 2019, spent her “5th” year of Ida Crown at Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim until...
Avigail, a student who was always involved in events and clubs at Ida Crown, graduated in 2007, and then went...
A 1969 grade of ICJA, Debbie Golan and her husband David Golan have lived in Yeroham, a small town south...
A 1965 graduate of ICJA, Dr. Sam Sugar has dedicated his time advocating for those unable to advocate for themselves. ...
Sarah Porush has been a vital presence in the Chicago Jewish community over the past year and a half of...
A 1974 ICJA graduate, Shana Erenberg has been involved in Jewish education and special education throughout her long career. A...
A member of the ICJA Class of ’75, Michelle has been a fixture in Jewish communal life in Chicago for...
A 1975 graduate of Ida Crown, Rabbi Jeff Seidel lives in the Old City of Jerusalem with his wife Penina...
A ’97 graduate of ICJA, Shlomo Starck is currently an ICJA parent: his daughter Leeya is a sophomore, and daughter...
An ’05 graduate of ICJA, Karli has spent plenty of time back in the school as an EMT instructor in...
A 2001 graduate of ICJA, Joseph Zayan has been a part of Hatzalah Chicago’s since its inception and has worked...
Tamara Kushir Groman has dedicated her legal career to helping others. Tamara started her career as a litigator and worked...
A member of the class of 1975, Debbie Hartman has been a fixture in Chicago’s Jewish life for over thirty...
After graduating from ICJA in 2016, Rena Aurbach attended NYU, then made Aliyah in 2020, moving to Herzliya. “I figured...
A member of the ICJA Class of ’20, Josh Pogonitz spreads the light by being an advocate for Mental Health...
Liat Katz, a 2019 graduate of ICJA, attended Midreshet HaRova in Israel in 2020, and unfortunately had to leave early...
Ida Crown celebrates its alumni who make their community better. They are changemakers who bring remarkable energy and new ideas to religion, philanthropy, the arts, Jewish learning, campus life, social action, inclusion, and justice. This Chanukah, learn about the remarkable journeys these alumni have taken, and the way that ICJA has inspired them. Please support our Chanukah campaign in honor of our alumni who have contributed to their communities.
Alumni were nominated by family, friends, and community members, and chosen by a committee.
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It is our mission to contribute to the sustainability and collective health of the environment by repurposing candlewax into high-quality products, by encouraging community gathering and giving, and inspiring fun, joy, and creativity through our unique process.
Learn about the importance of recycling candles. Become informed on how wax-waste affects the environment and how small efforts can make a big difference.
We offer a variety of candle-making workshops including corporate team-building, fun kid's camp activities, festival booths, and private events.
Want to donate your wax? Now you can drop off or schedule a pick-up your leftover wax. Discover when and where you can donate here !
Spread the Light Candles believes in creating a sustainable future and the betterment of our community through charitable giving, providing a source for organizations to recycle their candle wax, and elevating our youth through educational artistic activities.
Not only do we donate a portion of profits to charities that are important to us, but we also partner with organizations to raise funds for their causes. Over the last several years, over $1,500 has been donated to: PeaceWorks and the Mountain Peace Shelter, Hearts 'n' Hands Work Enrichment, Eating Disorder Foundation, BV Hope, Intermountain Humane Society, breast cancer awareness, and other organizations.
You can feel good knowing that with each candle purchase and workshop, not only are you recycling valuable material, but you will be giving back to the community.
Spreading light means: Repurposing valuable material from the community allows us to involve the community in a valuable way. Learn how you can participate in a workshop !
Spreading love means: We set aside a portion of each sales at each event to benefit charities close to our heart. You can partner with us to raise funds for charities close to your heart. Please contact us to learn more.
You can help us Spread the Light. Experience our exclusive, interactive 'Candle Creation Station' - a unique, "Build Your Own Candle" Pop up Shop where you can craft a 'wax work of art'. Find out where you can find us at an upcoming workshop .
We bring this tactile and engaging activity directly to YOU! Whether it's something unique for a large group of kids; or an enlightening experience for a women's conference; or as a platform to raise money for your cause and spread awareness. The possibilities are endless. Contact us to schedule a private workshop.
Whether for resale on the shelves of your own small business, or as a large volume of affordable client gifts, we have created a variety of beautiful, long burning candles for both wholesale and retail. Contact us for more details .
From candles used in churches and restaurants, weddings and other large events, there is no shortage of leftover candle wax. Find out why it's important to recycle or contact us for more details.
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