Local stories
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‘Living legend’ Shimon Peres inspires Chicago Jews at JUF Vanguard event
More than 1,100 supporters of the Jewish United Fund attended an intimate evening with former…
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YLD's Big Event Fundraiser to feature standup comedy with 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers
A lot of people mistake Seth Meyers for a Jewish guy.
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Innovative REACH program gains national audience
The Slingshot Guide spotlighted the Federation-funded initiative, which helps Jewish day schools serve students of…
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Deerfield High School orchestra concert will benefit first trip to Israel of its kind
Deerfield will become the first U.S. public high school to embark on a performance tour…
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JCC PresenTense Chicago offers ways to get involved in local entrepreneurship
JCC PresenTense Chicago, a highly sought-after social entrepreneurship program, is seeking passionate volunteers and Fellows…
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Camp Nageela receives Torah scroll
Camp Nageela Midwest, in Marshall, Ind., just received the Torah. Specifically, their own Torah scroll, dedicated…
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Limmud Chicago goes to Skokie for first time
The combination festival and conference will take place Nov. 15 and 16.
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A full sukkah
On Sukkot,...it's considered a mitzvah to dwell in your sukkah.
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Gubernatorial candidates discuss community concerns in separate Government Affairs forums
As it does every cycle with key political races, in the lead up to the…
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Feed Chicago brings sweeter new year to Chicagoans of all faiths
1 day, 13 volunteer projects, thousands of lives touched