Local stories
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Northwestern’s Symposium on Water in Israel and the Middle East Encourages Cross-Campus Partnerships
Northwestern University students and faculty came together for a local symposium demonstrating the importance of…
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Outstanding Chicago-area teens named Bronfman Fellows
Elitsa Reinglass Sklar and Jacob Miller -- are among the 26 high school juniors from…
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Remembering Dennis Kleper, longtime volunteer and community leader
Dennis Kleper, a longtime member of the Chicago Jewish community, passed away at age 70.
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Lifelong teaching journey leads Indian preschool teacher to Pinsky Award
Local teacher Arundhati Srimani won this year's Sue Pinsky Award for Excellence in Jewish Education for…
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JUF Women’s Division Spring Event to feature singing superstar Idina Menzel
Renowned singer and actress Idina Menzel will be the featured speaker at the JUF Women's…
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For Cubs and Sox fans, Steve Stone remains a rock
The Jewish Cy Young winner has called Chicago home for over 40 years.
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Remembering Margit Kirsche
Kirsche was a Holocaust survivor who co-founded, owned, and ran the Hungarian Kosher Foods supermarket…
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‘Avodat HaLev’ is a labor of love
Rabbinical Council of America publishes new Orthodox prayerbook
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JUF stresses priorities during Springfield Advocacy Mission
Multi-agency delegation lobbies for critical social service, security needs
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Community-wide 'Chicago Loves Israel' event set for June 2 in Northbrook
A community celebration of culture and connection for Israel’s 71st birthday.