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David Laskin’s The Family selected for this year’s Jewish Community ‘One Book’ initiative
The Family, [is] a fascinating memoir that follows the author's rather amazing ancestors across the…
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Diane and Steve Miller to provide $1 million for Holocaust Community Services in 2014
"These people have suffered so much in their lives-it's imperative that we...let them age with dignity."
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Abi Gezunt! 'Be Healthy!'
Eat, eat, eat!
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Your guide to hot summer fitness
The excuse, it's too cold out, does not apply, and days are longer!
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We came, we saw, we ate
Kosher BBQ Festival and Competition draws a wide and diverse crowd
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Chicago’s Center for Jewish Genetics pioneers new era in community genetics screening
The test to detect genetic risks in future children has been transformed.
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Memorial for murdered Israeli teens unites Chicago Jewish community
An overflow crowd of more than 700 Chicagoans gathered at Chicago Loop Synagogue Wednesday afternoon…
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Memorial service for Gilad, Naftali, and Eyal set for Wednesday
Following the discovery of the murders of Gilad Shaar, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrach, Jewish…
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Focus on education
JUF/Federation seeks to inspire, engage with $250,000 in grants for Jewish education.
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10 Chicago-area students picked for Jewish Federation Israel experience scholarships
The awards go to high school, college and graduate students to age 23 who demonstrate…