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Our temple had broken with mainstream Reform over a decade before over the movement’s rejection of Zionism. Now, in 1961, my brother was in the congregation’s first generation reared on Israel and Zionism as core elements.

by Aaron B. CohenMarch 6, 2018

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Natalie Portman explains why she won’t accept prize in Israel: It’s about NetanyahuAfter Israel snub, Natalie Portman won’t get to distribute her Genesis Prize moneySuspect in Berlin assault on non-Jewish kippah wearer turns himself in‘Schindler’s List’ at 25: How Steven Spielberg’s deeply Jewish story spoke to the massesTeens apologize for threatening to bomb Swedish Jews at Malmo synagogueThe anti-Semitism controversy surrounding NFL prospect Josh Rosen, explainedThe Warsaw Ghetto uprising inspired other revolts against the NazisRomania has no plans to move its embassy to Jerusalem, president saysPlease, Natalie Portman, don’t abandon Israel. Engage with its peacemakers.‘Denial’ star Rachel Weisz pregnant at 48

Local News

Bringing safe water to Barrio Real

Chicago’s Jewish community and an Israeli NGO are still helping residents restore a storm-ravaged Puerto Rican neighborhood.

by JOEL SCHATZApril 2, 2018

Arts

Jewish history of West Rogers Park explored in new documentary

A new documentary, Driving West Rogers Park: Chicago's Once and Future Jewish Neighborhood, produced by award-winning filmmaker Beverly Siegel, chronicles the neighborhood's colorful history through photos and rare footage.

by Abby SeitzMarch 27, 2018

Local News

Springboard names Chicago's Jewish 18 Under 18 for 2018

The second "18 Under 18" cohort represents 14 Chicago-area schools and 15 synagogues.

by JUF NewsFebruary 9, 2018

Local News

Sutures, stitches, and other ties that bind

Two doctors-Adi Leiba, who is Israeli, and Khadra Salami, who is Palestinian-visited Chicago in February. They were on tour to promote Project Rozana.

by PAUL WIEDER March 8, 2018

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