Local stories
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Maot Chitim prepares to feed 15,000 individuals for Passover
More than 200,000 pounds of food will be packed Sunday, April 10, as Maot Chitim—the…
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DePaul exhibit highlights papal visits to Israel
A photographic exploration of five decades of papal visits to Israel will be on display…
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Repair the World partners with HIAS for Passover refugee initiative
Thousands of Young Jewish Adults expected to volunteer to help communities support refugees
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New JCC Chicago Wellness Programs help people with Parkinson’s live better
Rick Davis began noticing a tremor in his left leg in 2010, but dismissed the…
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Evening of learning and libations showcases community-transforming projects
Members of the community were recently treated to a taste of innovative work by young…
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Conference to gather Jewish communal professionals for networking
The conference is designed to enhance professional development, strengthening the professionals and the field in…
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Helping survivors ‘one smile at a time’
For many Holocaust survivors, dental care is both an urgent need—and an impossible luxury. Many…
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Annual Yom Hashoah memorial service to take place May 5
On May 5, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and the Jewish Federations of Illinois will sponsor…
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How’s his faith?
Journalist David Gregory to speak at JUF event April 18
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Springboard seeks applications for 2017 school vacation experiences
Submit your proposal for an innovative, engaging teen spring break experience by April 13.