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A Keshet family's story

Stefanie Bregman — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:34:22 GMT

Nine-year-old Nicholas Rivera runs to the cab every morning because he knows he's heading to the Ariella Joy Frankel Keshet Day School, and he can't wait to get there.

‘We are all on the front line’ Israel’s UN ambassador tells Chicago Jewish leaders

Joel Schatz — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:35:32 GMT

Prosor outlined the challenges facing Israel and Jews worldwide.

Pressing Poland on restitution poses dilemma for U.S., Jewish groups

Steven Chaitman — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:01:43 GMT

Poland is seen as having the world’s worst record on the restitution of Jewish property lost during the Holocaust.

Spertus Institute hosting reception and lecture for 'Voices & Visions'

Joel Schatz — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:27:01 GMT

The June 23 reception will be followed by a lecture on Jewish graphic design.

State senator apologizes for Nazi-linked namecalling

Joel Schatz — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:57:43 GMT

Donne Trotter says comments were "inappropriate and wrong" after Federation leaders condemned his use of Hitler/Goebbels comparison in criticisizing governor's support of Department Director Julie Hamos.

Jewish Federation opens fund for Oklahoma Tornado relief

Stefanie Bregman — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:22:36 GMT

Donations are being accepted to help those impacted by the devastating tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City area Monday.

Defining success

Stefanie Bregman — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:58 GMT

The business literature has been filled of late with innumerable discussions about success–how to achieve it, how to measure it, what it looks like, and where it comes from.

There’s still time: Nominate a Jew we should know!

Stefanie Bregman — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:27:50 GMT

Nominations are now underway for Double Chai in the Chi: Chicago's second annual Jewish 36 under 36 list.

Fashion forward, French chocolat, and My Son, The Folksinger

Stefanie Bregman — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:27:38 GMT

"Fashion" and "frum" are words that don't usually go together, especially when you are talking about a traditional Orthodox man's wardrobe.

'Sanctuary' focuses on 'Teen Philanthropy in Action'

Joel Schatz — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:42:49 GMT

Watch the full episode online now.

Back to the future at age 21

Stefanie Bregman — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:16:31 GMT

On my daughter's 21^st birthday, I spent part of the day reading a sampling of what I'd written when I was 21 myself.

'Light unto the Nations'

Stefanie Bregman — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:09 GMT

What does it mean to be a light to other nations as a state or to other people as an individual?

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum honors 20th anniversary with special day-long event in Chicago

Steven Chaitman — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:39:20 GMT

The June 9 event will be free and open to the public.

(Allan) Sherman’s march continues

Stefanie Bregman — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:02:26 GMT

Yes, 2013 marks the "Goldeneh" anniversary of Allan Sherman's "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah,"

Nava Tehila Leading Musical Shabbat at Am Yisrael

Steven Chaitman — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:20:22 GMT

The prayer and study community in Jerusalem brings its music to Northfield.