Local stories
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JUF Breakthrough Fund awards $1.27 million to encourage smart growth and innovation
The programs focus on a range of themes such as inclusion programming for those with…
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Pit masters bring the love to the second annual Chicago Kosher BBQ contest
Things got very steamy at the Second Annual Chicago Kosher BBQ Competition and Festival, held…
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CFJE appoints Richard S. Moline director of Israel education
As the Community Foundation for Jewish Education's Director of Israel Education, Moline will oversee all…
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JCRC brings leaders to North Lawndale for historical tour
More than 50 people from the Jewish and African-American communities gathered together on Sunday, June…
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Chicago Jewish community expresses shock and outrage at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church murders
"We extend our deepest condolences for the victims, their families, and the entire Charleston community,"…
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Advisor to prime ministers, Israel’s National Security Council speaks to JCRC
On Tuesday, June 16, Dr. Dan Schueftan spoke about the reality of peace in the…
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JUF launches new initiative to improve and expand teen programming, beginning with immersive Spring Break
The new initiative was made possible by a five-year, $3.19 million challenge grant from the…
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Cynthia Hoefler receives inaugural 'Sue Pinsky Award' for outstanding educators
Starting this year, The Pinsky Award will be given annually by CFJE to a Chicago…
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PBS presents ‘Seeds of Conflict’
Breaking new ground and laying bare old myths, 1913: Seeds of Conflict explores the little-known history of…
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Jewish entrepreneurs' dreams become reality June 16 at 1871
Thirteen JCC PresenTense Chicago entrepreneurs will present to the public how their innovative ideas will…