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Harvard ‘happiness’ Professor Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar to speak at Spertus about creating great places to work
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar will appear at Spertus Institute on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m.…
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‘In the business of serving people’
Sue Rifas retires after 42 years of service to JUF
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Educating Jewish educators
For adults who wish to learn about Judaism, explore Jewish history, or crave a dose of…
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From Alex P. Keaton to off-screen hero
Actor and activist Michael J. Fox to headline JUF’s Vanguard Dinner Nov. 5.
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A personal perspective
Our risk, our choices from generation to generation
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What's Jewish about BRCA?
National expert to speak about hereditary cancers Oct. 14
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A ‘teaching moment’ for Jewish early-childhood education
When Anna Hartman imagines the ideal Jewish preschool, images of light-filled spaces, art materials that inspire…
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JCRC and Government Affairs host panel on gun violence
A diverse panel of experts discussed gun violence in the Chicago community at JUF on…
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JUF remembers State Rep. Esther Golar
Throughout her life, Rep. Golar advocated for safer streets, better services for seniors and disabilities,…
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Chicago, Cook County join Illinois in rejecting BDS
The recently adopted resolutions encourage pension boards to divest from foreign companies that engage in…