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Jewish Women’s Foundation’s largest-ever grants docket to empower women across generations
The Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) is proud to announce its most ambitious docket to date: 20 grants totaling $454,000.
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Some inspo to warm you up this winter
To brighten and warm you up during these darkest and coldest days of the year,…
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Frum Girl Problems
Never underestimate the power of community, especially when it includes a strong dose of humor.
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The Schmooze: Catching up with Adam Shapiro
Shapiro’s acting career has spanned film, television, and the stage.
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Jewish visionaries remain timeless inspiration
As we begin the new year 2026, I realize that we Jews have had our own “Prophet Sharing Plan” for thousands of years.
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Feeding immigrants and refugees is a value all Chicagoans share
In November, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—formerly known as food stamps—lapsed for the first time in American history.
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JUF’s ‘Partnership2Gether’ celebrates 30 years
In those 30 years, Chicago’s partnership with Kiryat Gat, Lachish, and Shafir has flourished, thanks to a committed steering committee composed of both lay leaders from Chicago and residents of the Partnership region itself.
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Celebrating the students who shape our community
Bradley University Hillel is a small but flourishing Hillel, with only one full-time staff member—me. As Executive Director, I’m so privileged to do this work.
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PJ Library and Jewish day schools collaborate to strengthen community
When Jordyn Kerstein found out she was pregnant with her first child, she set out to find a village.
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JUF’s ‘Partnership2Gether’ celebrates 30 years
In those 30 years, Chicago’s partnership with Kiryat Gat, Lachish, and Shafir has flourished, thanks to a committed steering committee composed of both lay leaders from Chicago and residents of the Partnership region itself.
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Professional development addresses what’s next in Israel education
Educators from 11 day schools and 31 congregational and religious schools convened at the Chicago conference entitled “Navigating Israel Education in a Changing Landscape.”
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Bondi Beach attack transforms Chanukah celebrations into acts of defiance
The Chabad movement issued security recommendations surrounding the 15,000 public menorahs it erects annually
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Culture
For 50 years, Jewish Chicago has been the first place the community goes for ideas and information on all facets of Jewish life—from Chicago to Israel and around the world.
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Gnocchi recipes to beat winter’s chill
Dazzle your friends and family with light-as-a-feather dumplings for your cozy meals.
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Rob Reiner, iconic Jewish director and actor, found dead with wife Michele in their home
Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Brentwood, Calif., home in an apparent homicide
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