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Heart of the Matter

HEART OF THE MATTER

The beautiful lane and the slippery slope

Rolling on my bicycle through bucolic Wisconsin countryside on a spectacular June day, all felt well, secure, and settled. The undulating lanes meandered past picture-perfect family farms; around gentle bends stands of leafy shade trees gave way to valley vistas. Drivers of occasional cars raised two fingers from the   Read More »

Tzivi’s Spotlight

TZIVI’S SPOTLIGHT

Tzivi reviews Fill The Void

Last year, Rama Burshtein set the Israeli film scene ablaze, receiving 13 Ophir nominations ("the Israeli Oscar") from the Israel Film Academy for her very first full-length feature Lemale et Ha'Halal (Fill The Void).  Read More »

Linda Haase

ETHICS OF THE MOTHER

For Bill, On Fathers Day

The call came at 2:45 a.m. It was my mom, her voice sounding like it came from underwater. It seemed that my father had had a heart attack and stroke. He was unresponsive. Perhaps I’d better come to the hospital.  Read More »

Healthy Jewish Homes and Community

HEALTHY JEWISH HOMES AND COMMUNITY

Responding to grief, loss and mourning in loved ones

Bereavement Specialist Elizabeth Siegel Cohen shares suggestions for helping the bereaved.  Read More »

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Partnership 2Gether OKs revolutionary school effort
Chicago Project a pioneering, holistic approach to improving elementary education

'Sanctuary' focuses on 'Teen Philanthropy in Action'
Watch the full episode online now.

Teens award $41,828 in grants, gain priceless experience
JUF-backed foundations immerse high-school students in philanthropy

JCRC examines real-world implications of immigration reform
Panel reviews impact on economy, public services, border security and more

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Chelsea Clinton

VIDEO: Chelsea Clinton speaks about the power of giving at JUF's Women's Spring Event 2013

Chelsea Clinton, the only child of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, is a powerhouse in her own right. Chelsea proved an inspirational guest speaker for more than 1,000 women attending the Jewish United Fund Women's Division Spring Event luncheon. Listen to an excerpt of Chelsea's speech about her grandmother, mother and how giving is a gift we give to the future.

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The long list of Jewish reality stars
These days it seems reality TV is taking over—this yenta is the first to admit she watches a lot of it, even though she knows she shouldn’t.

Mini-Grants keep South Suburban Jewish programs flourishing
Fourteen projects will receive nearly $15,000 to enrich Jewish life in the South Suburbs in coming months.<

An interview with Josh Radnor
Getting to know the man behind Ted Mosby.

Tzivi reviews 'In the Shadow'
In the opening moments of the new Czech film In the Shadow, a police captain named "Hakl" (Ivan Trojan) arrives at the Jewish Community Center in Prague, demanding to see a man named "Kirsch" (Miro

Tzivi reviews Fill The Void
Last year, Rama Burshtein set the Israeli film scene ablaze, receiving 13 Ophir nominations ("the Israeli Oscar") from the Israel Film Academy for her very first full-length feature Lemale et H

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