Local stories
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For the love of my SMART family
The older I get, the more I realize just how perfect my parents are. For…
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In the search for love, mending the brokenness
Right from the start, Yoav made it clear to me that unless we were very…
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Turik twins give back by sponsoring Russian Shabbaton
The 10th ever event for Russian-speaking young Jews in Chicago might not have gone forward…
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Michael M. Mitchel: philanthropist, businessman, and leader in healthcare
Michael M. Mitchel, former JUF-JF Board member and Vice President, passed away Jan. 21.
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Jewish convert, son of a Nazi
Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger shares his unique journey.
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Local Jewish figure skater Jason Brown skating in Sochi
The Highland Park native talks about his viral success, balancing his commitment to Judaism with…
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White House taps special envoy for Holocaust survivor community
The Obama administration named Aviva Sufian a special envoy to the Holocaust survivor community.
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February honors Jewish Disabilities Awareness
Jewish Disability Awareness Month (JDAM) is a national movement each February to raise awareness and…
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Illinois House Republican Leader talks state agenda with JUF Government Affairs Committee
Despite the polar vortex weather conditions, Illinois Representative Jim Durkin (R-82) arrived at JUF on…
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The gravest human violation
To me, there is no graver violation against humanity than human trafficking, and sex trafficking,…