Local stories
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Lifelong learners celebrate a milestone in their Jewish journey
Three local grandmothers celebrated their learning with a siyum ceremony.
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Israeli counselors from JUF Partnership region bring immersive Hebrew experience to Apachi Skokie-Evanston
Some Apachi campers will be speaking Hebrew all summer with their Israeli counselors.
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Rabbi of rabbis, teacher of teachers Rabbi Michael Balinsky retires
In his retirement, Rabbi Michael Balinsky plans to enact his advice to others: “Never stop…
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Rabbi Reni Dickman takes on new dual role at Chicago Board of Rabbis and JUF
Dickman is the first woman ever to serve in this position.
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Night of the Murdered Poets
The Jewish experience in the blessedly, former Soviet Union can be described as life on…
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Attending Jewish camp builds commitment to Jewish life
...and JUF is committed to Jewish campers
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Chicago’s young Jewish athletes take the field at JCC Maccabi Games
The 2019 games will run from late July to early August.
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Innovating mental health in the Chicago Jewish community
Jews around the Chicago area are working together to bring innovative mental health resources to…
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New book shines a light on a Chicago synagogue’s long history
A new book by Agudas Achim North Shore Congregation's rabbi tells the story of the…
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Highland Park synagogues celebrate merge with Torah procession
Two Reform synagogues in Highland Park merged into one, called Makom Solel Lakeside, with festivities…