Hanukkah is right around the corner. There is so much more to the Festival of Lights than eight days of gifts (for the adults among us, at least—we know children simply love exchanging presents) Here are ways we want to encourage you to enjoy this season with some fun and games! Members of our community […]
The Heroine The Food The Celebration The festival of Purim commemorates when Esther, the Queen of Persia saved the Jews from extermination by Haman, the advisor to the Persian king. Esther had previously hidden her Jewish identity from her husband and saved the Jews by bravely revealing her identity and informing the king of Haman’s […]
Another year of the pandemic didn’t stop Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago from feeding those in need for the Jewish Holidays. MC is a perfect example of how a community comes together to help others.
Whether you are a student, working professional, or retiree, the time you give to others is time invested in yourself. My name is Emily, I am a student intern at Maot Chitim. As someone who has experienced the immense benefits of volunteering, I am excited to tell you how giving your time, skills, and compassion […]
Ride for a cause! At Maot Chitim we know that the best ways to give back are good for the community and good for the soul. Now, we are excited to present an opportunity that is also great for your health as well! The 2nd annual Midwest Charity Ride is a bike race for men […]
A family year-end letter to add to your collection! At Maot Chitim, we experienced how life can change in a moment’s notice, what coming together as a community looks like, and what it’s like to survive, not only one pandemic, but two. January 2020 came with the promise of a good year. After all, thanks […]
Despite financial and logistical hardships, Jewish nonprofit organizations in Chicago do not intend to stop their critical work of supporting Jewish life. With covid wreaking havoc on everyone’s lives, the nature of nonprofit operations is changing at record speed. Organizations found new and creative ways to adapt. At Maot Chitim we didn’t have any hands-on […]
Thankful for our Dedicated Supporters At this time of year, as we are approaching Thanksgiving and continued uncertainty, we are reflecting on what we are thankful for. At Maot Chitim we continue to be thankful for our dedicated supporters. We are thankful that, with your help, we have continued to provide necessary food for our […]
Since COVID-19 hit the US in February and March, Jewish nonprofit organizations have struggled financially, some on the brink of collapse. Jewish nonprofits tend to diversify their funding sources — they offer memberships and charge program fees, hold multiple fundraisers during the year, build personal connections with donors, and apply for grants that support specific […]
