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The gift of Birthright Israel

As someone who has had the pleasure of staffing four Taglit Birthright Israel trip,s I know the excitement and anticipation close to 1,000 Illinoisans are feeling as we embark upon the summer 2012 season.  Read More »

One Step at a Time

ONE STEP AT A TIME

The significance of children’s books (for adults)

I may just be getting sentimental, but reading about the passing of Maurice Sendak, beloved author of Where the Wild Things Are, got me thinking - maybe children's books are just as much for adults as they are for kids.  Read More »

Cindy Sher

THE CHAI ROAD

Kings and queens of the Wild Things

We were all like Max, creating worlds of make believe.  Read More »

Policy and Politics in the Land of Lincoln

POLICY AND POLITICS IN THE LAND OF LINCOLN

Council of Women Legislators

In Springfield this evening, 300 legislators, advocates, lobbyists, and staff will gather for the annual Council of Women Legislators (COWL) scholarship foundation fundraiser.  Read More »

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An ambassador, two bestselling authors of baseball and Wall Street, Susie from ‘Curb’ to headline dinner season

The JUF Trades, Industries & Professions Division (TIP) dinner season runs May 3 to June 5.

Bittersweet, Part 2: No longer bitter

Where does one meet his or her beshert: On JDate, through set ups, at work? No...

Members of the tribe

We're members of a tribe who know that it's how we treat each other that's core—and all the rest is commentary.

The inner battle of the Orthodox Jew

A Baal Teshuva is a term often used to refer to Orthodox Jews who did not grow up religiously observant and became religious later on in life.

Home on the Range

Friday at sunset marked my second full day on the train called the "Southwest Chief."

Teen Foundation awards more than $38,000 in grants

Voices: The Chicago Teen Foundation announces it 2012 awards.

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‘Freud’s Last Session’

Play explores imagined meeting between two intellectual 20th century giants

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Bittersweet, Part 2: No longer bitter
Where does one meet his or her beshert: On JDate, through set ups, at work? No...

Kings and queens of the Wild Things

We were all like Max, creating worlds of make believe.

How an organization in Chicago helped save the life of a 5 year-old burn victim in Jerusalem
There is an organization named Chai Lifeline that goes beyond the norm by offering people what they never even knew they needed

Annual D.C. mission focuses on domestic and foreign policy
Met with several members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, and senior White House and U.S. Department officials.

Going back to The Holy Land
Our communities put a major emphasis on connecting to Israel.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, May 20, 2012
YLD Summer Softball League

Monday, May 21, 2012
2012 Young Womens Board Day School Insights

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
2012 Womens Division Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 31, 2012
2012 Trades Dinners (May 31st)

Tuesday, Jun 05, 2012
A Conversation with Sherry Lansing

Tuesday, Jun 05, 2012
2012 Trades Dinners (June 5th)

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