The Ark

Chag Shavuot Sameach from all of us at The Ark!

Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah and is traditionally marked by dairy foods, especially cheesecake. This year, we are grateful to Eli's Cheesecake Company for donating 20 cases of kosher cheesecake for our clients to enjoy during the holiday.

In the spirit of Shavuot and the Book of Ruth, we are reminded that simple acts of kindness can help build a more connected community.

Last Friday, The Ark’s community room was filled with music, Israeli food, and celebration for a special Yom Yerushalayim Musical Extravaganza.

Guests enjoyed an Israeli-themed lunch, live music from the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, and time to celebrate together as a community.

We were honored to welcome the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Elad Strohmayer, along with Rabbi Reuven Brand, Rosh Kollel, and Rabbi Yitzchak Mandel, Rosh Chabura, of the YU Torah Mitzion Kollel of Chicago, as special guests.

Thank you to the Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts for making this celebration possible, and to our volunteers, partners, and guests who helped bring the spirit of Jerusalem to The Ark.

Chag kasher v’sameach!

As we celebrate Passover, we wish our entire community a happy and uplifting holiday. May your Passover be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with your loved ones.