Local stories
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Silverstein family expands Base Hillel to South Loop
"There's a creative energy that comes with working with this population that is exciting and…
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JCC Chicago names Addie Goodman as its first female president, CEO
In her new role at JCC Chicago, she will oversee day and overnight camp, early…
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Gov. Rauner signs second bill to curb violence
New law creates model program to treat adolescents and young adults in the early stages…
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Andrea Yablon to receive Federation's highest honor at Annual Meeting Sept. 13
This year’s meeting marks a great milestone and the beginning of a transition to a…
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Caring for the elderly is 'a true calling'
Dan Fagin is the new president and CEO of CJE SeniorLife,
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Young Jewish leaders to be honored at Federation Business Meeting
The Jewish Federation will hold its Business Meeting and Members’ Forum featuring the presentation of…
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JUF and day schools partnership builds a foundation for the future
Over the past decade alone, JUF has provided more than $50 million to Chicago-area Jewish day schools.
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Voices: Where teens learn the rewards of giving
Each year, the high school students of Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation learn how…
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‘Rebooting’ Jewish life in Chicago
Reboot, a think-tank dedicated to making Jewish concepts accessible through the arts, humor, comedy, and writing,…
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From multi-media to mission-driven—and what I’ve learned along the way
It’s taken me 40 years to embrace the fact that I am a planner.