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Sidney J. Hess, past chairman of the JUF-JF Board, dies at 100

Jane Charney — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:34:38 GMT

In June, Sidney Hess’s friends and family celebrated his 100th birthday. Just over two months after celebrating his 100th birthday, Hess, a beloved friend to Chicago’s Jewish community and a past chairman of the JUF Federation Board, passed away on

Non-members welcomed at area High Holiday services

Jane Charney — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:26:06 GMT

Ahead of the High Holidays, the Chicago Board of Rabbis has compiled a list of synagogues and institutions in the Chicago area that welcome people who are not currently members to participate in their services. Please contact them directly for all

In Israel, heat causes hike in produce prices ahead of holidays

Jane Charney — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:24:20 GMT

In Israel, extreme summer heat has led to shortages of fruit and vegetables, reports YNet. "The extreme weather we had here in recent months has caused many crops not to develop," explained Zvi Alon, head of the Plants Council responsible

Tribute to Sidney Hess

Avi Janssen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:38:48 GMT

'The historic events to which he has borne witness—and helped play a role—are staggering.'

At talks, Arab leaders press for freeze, final status

Aaron Cohen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:49:19 GMT

"We want the skyline of the West Bank to be dominated by apartment towers, not missiles." Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu.

Sidney J. Hess, past chairman of the JUF-JF Board, dies at 100

Cindy Sher — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:22:31 GMT

A great leader of Chicago’s Jewish community for more than 75 years.

Peres welcomes goodwill delegation of NBA players

Jane Charney — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:06:07 GMT

Israeli President Shimon Peres welcomed a delegation of former and current NBA players to Israel on Wednesday morning. The trip was planned by the American pro Israel lobby AIPAC, with the purpose of strengthening American Israeli relations by introducing leading figures in

Chicago’s Federation approved for ERRP participation

Aaron Cohen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:49:39 GMT

ERRP helps U.S. employers provide health care coverage to early retirees.

JCC Chicago Annual Benefit to feature Beatles tribute band

Avi Janssen — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:47:49 GMT

Come Together, on Thursday, October 7, 6pm, in Skokie at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts and Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center.

Jewish Leaders Institute welcomes its inaugural class

Kathleen Evans — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:32:19 GMT

The class will begin with an opening retreat in October and conclude in January 2012.

JCC program leads to 20-year friendship

Kathleen Evans — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:30:31 GMT

Local families partnered through volunteer effort for new Americans.

Tzivi’s September ’10 Spotlight

Kathleen Evans — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:15:21 GMT

Jan Lisa Huttner Zohar Strauss in Lebanon. Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics. Chicago Dramatists on West Chicago Avenue kicks off its 32nd season with a brand new play called The Invasion

Chicagoan explores family history in Ukraine

Kathleen Evans — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:20:25 GMT

Max Resnick would tell story after story about his birthplace—a Ukrainian shtetl named Kulchin.

Researchers identify gene affecting chronic pain

Kathleen Evans — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:17:44 GMT

Israel, Science & Technology.

Newark Mayor to headline JUF’s Women’s Board Lion Luncheon Sept. 20

Kathleen Evans — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:14:47 GMT

Cindy Sher Managing Editor Mayor Cory Booker People often compare Newark Mayor Cory Booker to President Barack Obama. Like the president, Booker, who is also African American, inspires people wherever he goes.