Student Spotlight: Mia Herman, Active Keshet Volunteer

By Dahlia Matanky-

Junior Mia Herman loves helping people with special needs. 

Mia spends most of her free time volunteering with Keshet, an organization that has spent the past 36 years providing consulting, programming, and integration for children and adults with special needs. Mia first heard about Keshet in third grade, and by age twelve, her interest in helping others had transformed into a passion. 

Student Spotlight: Eugene Lodkin

By Melinda Burgin-

Right here at ICJA, sophomore Eugene (Moshe) Lodkin is the school’s violin virtuoso! Eugene plays in the Chicago High School Youth Symphony, one of the most prestigious outlets for young violinists.