Local stories
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From stranger to inspiring friend
I first walked into Shari's pilates class in the early fall. I told her I…
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A moment at her side
My story, the narrative that I hold tightly at the center of who I am,…
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Nasatir: 'We stand together to say 'no' to all forms of hate'
JUF President Dr. Steven B. Nasatir delivered the following remarks at “Love Thy Neighbor: An…
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‘Love thy neighbor’ theme galvanizes 1,000 at interfaith gathering
Sponsored by JUF's Jewish Community Relations Council, the event featured stirring words against intolerance and…
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Rochelle Zell nurtures students’ passions, purpose, and potential
This is no ordinary high school. It’s number one among America’s Best Jewish High Schools,…
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Home ‘Base’ hits home run
One semester in, Silverstein Base Hillel creates community, family.
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Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman’s leadership extended far beyond his sanctuary
Schaalman was a longtime leader in the Chicago Jewish community, including serving as a past…
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HIAS Chicago, local congregations join forces to welcome a stranger
HIAS Chicago, working with Mishkan Chicago, welcomed its first refugee family of four through the…
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Midwest Israel Interns prepare for friction on campus
JUF’s Israel Education Center hosted its second Israel Intern training of the 2016-2017 school year…
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JUF mourns the loss of Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman
Rabbi Schaalman was the oldest living Reform rabbi and his contributions to JUF, the Chicago…