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JUF Lectures

* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.

Philip & Ethel Klutznick Lectures in Jewish Civilization *
Jewish United Fund 30 S. Wells Street Chicago IL 60606-5056 Phone: 312-357-4675	Co-sponsored by Northwestern University. Free annual lectures by eminent Jewish scholars on topics of interest to the Jewish community.

The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture *
Jewish United Fund 30 S. Wells Street Chicago IL 60606-5056 Phone: (312) 357-4991 Email: christophermelton@juf.org Contact: Christopher Melton	An annual lecture that maintains the dialogue between Jews and Catholics on issues affecting their relationship.

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The Synagogue Security Council of North America

The Synagogue Security Council of North America is a 501c3 non-profit organization singularly focused on developing effective volunteer first responders within our own communities. SSCNA's mission is to make our synagogues and Jewish institutions safer by providing lifesaving skills and technology to committed community members, helping to cultivate cost-free, capable and effective first responders within every minyan. We do this by providing standardized technology systems, real-time intelligence, training and certification programs to community volunteers, giving them the necessary tools and skills to help prevent or respond to a targeted attack.

Rabbi Shmuel Katz, C.M.

Rabbi Shmuel Katz is a certified Mohel, recognized internationally. Practicing since 2014, he has performed hundreds of circumcisions and procedures across the United States of America, England & Israel.

Rachael's Creations

Handmade, unique Judaica crafted from polymer clay, including mezuzah cases, shabbat candle stick sets, menorahs and seder plates. Pieces are adorned with a variety of elements including wire, beads, stones, mica powders and alcohol inks. Many gifts can be personalized with English or Hebrew letters.