Local stories
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Starting a ‘cycle’ of care: Teen helps girls and women in need
Sophie Draluck is only 16 years old and a junior in high school. But, in…
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Scholars address Israel’s Nation-State Basic Law
An expert panel discussed what is and isn't in it at a recent meeting of…
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Dinner & Dialogue discusses domestic developments
On the menu: North Lawndale’s big birthday
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STEM programs redefine learning at Jewish day schools
Jewish day schools are gaining a reputation for cutting-edge STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)…
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Gender and disordered eating in the Jewish community
The Jewish Federation's Research Training Internship studied Judaism’s relationship with food and the challenges it…
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Jewish Federation Annual Meeting honors community leaders
Highlights from the 118th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago on Thursday,…
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Lions roar at powerful Women’s Division luncheon
Lion Luncheon honors ‘community treasure’ Merle Cohen, features courageous journalist Lara Logan
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Rabbi Mark S. Shapiro closes a book on a half century of sermons
When Shapiro retired in 2000 from BJBE, he did so having forged an indelible, familial…
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Making spiritual house calls
Jewish chaplaincy program offers comfort and support in times of need
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An ancient ritual brings modern women together
Sarah Waxman was feeling disconnected from her body and Jewish life. But once she learned…