Community
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Gender and disordered eating in the Jewish community
The Jewish Federation's Research Training Internship studied Judaism’s relationship with food and the challenges it…
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Jewish Federation Annual Meeting honors community leaders
Highlights from the 118th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago on Thursday,…
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Lions roar at powerful Women’s Division luncheon
Lion Luncheon honors ‘community treasure’ Merle Cohen, features courageous journalist Lara Logan
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Rabbi Mark S. Shapiro closes a book on a half century of sermons
When Shapiro retired in 2000 from BJBE, he did so having forged an indelible, familial…
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Making spiritual house calls
Jewish chaplaincy program offers comfort and support in times of need
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An ancient ritual brings modern women together
Sarah Waxman was feeling disconnected from her body and Jewish life. But once she learned…
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Silverstein family expands Base Hillel to South Loop
"There's a creative energy that comes with working with this population that is exciting and…
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JCC Chicago names Addie Goodman as its first female president, CEO
In her new role at JCC Chicago, she will oversee day and overnight camp, early…
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Gov. Rauner signs second bill to curb violence
New law creates model program to treat adolescents and young adults in the early stages…
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Andrea Yablon to receive Federation's highest honor at Annual Meeting Sept. 13
This year’s meeting marks a great milestone and the beginning of a transition to a…