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Inspiring Israeli-Ethiopian former Miss Israel to speak at Israel@70 concert
In 2013, Titi Aynaw became the first Israeli-Ethiopian to win the Miss Israel title.
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Federal spending bill signed, complete with key JUF priorities
Many of JUF's top funding and policy priorities were included in the $1.3 trillion spending…
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JUF Women’s City Council focuses on ways to curb gun violence
Approximately 100 women came together for the event, "Taking Aim at Gun Violence in Chicago:…
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Sally Preminger selected as Next Gen Jewish Federation fellow
The 18-month program of the Jewish Federations of North America has been launched to position…
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Sutures, stitches, and other ties that bind
Two doctors-Adi Leiba, who is Israeli, and Khadra Salami, who is Palestinian-visited Chicago in February.…
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Spertus installation focuses on refugees’ timeless challenges
The plight of refugees, including today's Syrians and Iraqis, is not mentioned specifically in Chicago…
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King Harris chairs JUF 2018 Annual Campaign
Harris, who has been named the Jewish United Fund’s 2018 General Campaign Chairman, tells the…
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Springboard names Chicago's Jewish 18 Under 18 for 2018
The second "18 Under 18" cohort represents 14 Chicago-area schools and 15 synagogues.
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Chicago rabbis join multifaith effort to stand up for Dreamers
Rabbis from across Chicagoland joined the multifaith coalition to support a legislative solution for these…
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Grandmothers: Ours, and Moana’s, guiding light
Not too long ago, I saw what is now my favorite Disney movie. The guiding light…