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Sher

The Chai Road

Reflections from your editor, Cindy Sher, on people living their Jewish lives each day. Read more »
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Heart of the Matter

A heartfelt look by Aaron B. Cohen at the great arc of life through the prism of its details. Read more »
Stefanie Pervos Bregman

In With the Nu

Adventures of a Jewish 20-something, by Stefanie Pervos Bregman Read more »
Linda Haase

Ethics of the Mother

Empty nester Linda Haase considers lessons learned and progress made in her lifetime, through a Jewish woman’s lens. Read more »
Joel Schatz

Askew

Joel Schatz offers a slightly off-center look at the news. Read more »
Karina Grudnikov

One Step at a Time

Join Karina Grudnikov as she explores life in Chicago’s Jewish community. Read more »
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Don’t call me yenta

Jewish celebrity gossip roundup along with some colorful commentary by Cheryl Jacobs. Read more »
Paul Wieder

News and Views on Jews and Music

Paul Wieder is putting Jewish music on your playlist! Plus updates on Jewish music festivals, reviews of Jewish music websites and blogs, and insights from Jewish music producers and promoters. Let’s make Jewish music part of your well-balanced musical diet! Read more »
Linda Epstein

Shortcut Thinking

Linda Epstein, an Israeli living in Jerusalem, explores questions we need to ask ourselves from time to time. Read more »
Oy!Chicago

Oy! Bites

A taste of what’s going on at Oy!Chicago, an online community for Jews in the Loop! Read more »
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Rega, a Moment

An occasional chance to take a moment, take a breath, and look at what's around you with Anita Silvert. Read more »
Jan

Tzivi's Cinema Spotlight

Jan Lisa Huttner (Tzivi) and her husband Rich Miller run the website Films for Two: The Online Guide for Busy Couples (www.films42.com). Read more »
Suzanne Strassberger

Policy and Politics in the Land of Lincoln

Suzanne Strassberger writes about the personalities, minutiae, and back-stories behind decision-making in Springfield. Read more »
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Plain Meanings - Complex Texts

Rabbi Yehiel Poupko is bridging the gap between old Jewish books and contemporary realities. Read more »
Laura Cusack

Real Stories - Changed Lives

Laura Cusack highlights the personal stories and lives impacted by the opportunities offered through JUF's Israel Education Center. Read more »
L’Dor V’Dorm Room

L’Dor V’Dorm Room

Learning from the voices of our next generation….as they try to make it to class on time. Read more »