Once upon a time, in the splendid land of Illinois, with its glittering skyline of Chicago and vast acres of cornfields, there existed a bunch of bright-eyed, merry kids. They were not your average, everyday children, oh no, these kids were part of a magical religious service activity, and boy, did they love it! Now, you must be wondering, "What's so magical about religious service activities?" Ah, that's where our friend, Jiggly Joggle, steps in. You see, Jiggly Joggle is a hilarious, wiggly, giggly jester with a jazzy jingle! He's got a blue hat that jiggles whenever he moves, an orange nose that joggles whenever he laughs, and he always, always, always carries his magic joke book. In Illinois, the kids and Jiggly Joggle would gather under the grand old oak tree on Sundays. With a flick of his joke book, Jiggly Joggle could turn any religious activity into a fun adventure. Bible studies? More like "Bible Treasure Hunts!" Charity work? That's "Kindness Quests," my friend! These kids, they weren't just reading scriptures, they were decoding ancient treasure maps. They weren't just helping others; they were on noble quests. Jiggly Joggle made sure of that. His laughter echoed through the prairies, bounced off the skyscrapers, and traveled across the Mississippi, spreading the spirit of joy, unity, and love that these Illinois kids held in their hearts. Through their religious service activities, they discovered not just the power of faith but also the power of fun, friendship, and of course, a good old Jiggly Joggle giggle!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Do you ever feel like you don't belong? At Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie, all the Jewish residents of the town have a place to fit in. People who come to Chabad are just like you - they shop where you shop, dine where you dine, and come from a variety of different Jewish backgrounds. The synagogue provides educational and recreational programs for people of all ages, from Hebrew school to Camp Gan Israel, Jewish Learning Institute, Women's Classes, CTeen, and the Community Shul. Come and join us for a spectacular Jewish experience. We are always striving to improve and upgrade our programs and activities to create a welcoming environment for everyone. And no matter what, we are here to help every Jewish person in any way we can.