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Largest study ever on American Jewish teens depicts cohort wrestling with modern challenges, while embracing family, culture
Understanding and Connecting with Jewish Teens Today shares survey results and interview responses from a…
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From Chicago to Bulgaria—to the Olympics?
Their hardest win came against Russia; the tie score of 8-8 pushed the game to…
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U.S. war hero and entrepreneur rose to helm of the Federation that saved him
Manny was one of the last of the greatest generation; even within that generation, he…
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Peter Friedman, community leader and educator for nearly 50 years
Chicago Jewish community leader Peter Friedman passed away at 76.
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SHALVA supports women in the journey for justice
Our clients all face the injustice of not feeling safe in their homes. We want…
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Local girl celebrates bat mitzvah as community celebrates inclusivity
Emma Lookatch's bat mitzvah was a milestone for her and an important step on the…
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Lifelong learners celebrate a milestone in their Jewish journey
Three local grandmothers celebrated their learning with a siyum ceremony.
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Israeli counselors from JUF Partnership region bring immersive Hebrew experience to Apachi Skokie-Evanston
Some Apachi campers will be speaking Hebrew all summer with their Israeli counselors.
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Rabbi of rabbis, teacher of teachers Rabbi Michael Balinsky retires
In his retirement, Rabbi Michael Balinsky plans to enact his advice to others: “Never stop…
