Local stories
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Longtime leader Lester Crown honored on 90th birthday
JUF supporter, lover of Israel, and humanitarian Lester Crown was honored in advance of his…
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'Create a Jewish Legacy' raises $8.8 million in first year
In the first year of operation, the Create a Jewish Legacy program has raised 323…
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Jewish United Fund increases allocations by nearly $4 million
Meeting basic human needs. Advocating for and supporting Israel and endangered Jews around the world.…
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Build your bones
Aside from not wanting to look frail, it’s important to have strong bones to prevent…
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Does working out with other Jews keep you Jewish? The role of JCC fitness centers
“There’s no question that taking care of one’s body is a core Jewish principle, and…
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BRCA not just a Jewish women’s issue
New studies in the last year have shone an even greater light on the risks…
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Walk—don’t run—to health
Why does walking get such a bad rap?
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Congress OKs anti-BDS provisions as part of fast-track trade bill
On June 24, the U.S. Senate took an important step to combat the Boycott, Divestment…
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JCC Chicago cuts ribbon on new early childhood center and campus addition
The new early childhood center will be housed in the Lake County Jewish Community Campus…
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Mini-grants a major boost to South Suburban Jewish programs
For the fifth time in four years, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago's South Suburban…