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IN WITH THE NU

Rays of sunshine

As we enter February, the month of loooove, I've been thinking a lot about simchas, those rays of sunshine and happy occasions we are blessed to have in our lives.  Read More »

Cindy Sher

THE CHAI ROAD

Silence is golden

I've been thinking about silence lately-an odd topic for me, a talker who blasts Maroon 5 and Rihanna on my iPod.  Read More »

One Step at a Time

ONE STEP AT A TIME

Inspiration

I've often heard people say that someone's "true" nature is revealed during difficult times. And that humanity's "true" nature is actually animalistic, primitive and selfish. I have to tell you, I have my doubts.   Read More »

Plain Meanings - Complex Texts

PLAIN MEANINGS - COMPLEX TEXTS

Jewish Germany: then and now

I'm writing this blog from the Annual JUF Rabbinic Mission, which this year takes us to Germany and Israel.   Read More »
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Limmud Chicago 2012: Jewish Chicagoans share daylong celebration of Jewish learning and culture

Imagine a room filled with hundreds of Jews, all from different backgrounds, perspectives, denominations and generations, learning together. 

Stephen Malkin chairs JUF’s 2012 Annual Campaign

Philanthropy and civic commitment are in Stephen Malkin's blood. And so is the Jewish community.

Share your get well wishes with Sen. Mark Kirk

The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and partner Sen. Mark Kirk a refuah shlema, a full and speedy recovery.

How a laid-off lawyer found meaning doing pro-bono work

For as long as he can remember, Harold Meerbaum has had a compassion for people and their problems.

February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month

Jewish Child & Family Services has a full month of programs. 

Brave new way to have a baby: Surrogacy law in Israel

An attorney, licensed in Israel and Wisconsin, explains surrogacy law in Israel.

FEATURED STORY
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Local experts dish out their best relationship advice

The rabbi, the therapist, and the matchmaker. No, this isn't the start of a bad joke. This month—-in honor of The Love Issue—we asked some local experts for their take on tough relationship conundrums that are on the minds of Jewish Chicagoans—married and single.
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Building a life—and Jewish community—together: a Russian Hillel Love story.
Russian Hillel wasn't just a place to meet new friends for Alexey and Lia.

 

Nine dresses
In February, I'll be a bridesmaid for the ninth time.

Share your get well wishes with Sen. Mark Kirk
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and colleague Sen. Mark Kirk a speedy recovery.

Did Hull House make a mistake by aggressively pursuing government dollars?
Last week, the Jane Addams Hull House Association, an icon of Chicago history, announced that it was closing its doors and filing for bankruptcy.

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.
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