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JCC Shalom Over 50 *

Shir Tikvah
1424 183rd Street
Homewood, IL 60430
Phone: (224) 406-9233
Web: http://www.jccchicago.org
Contact: Ilene Uhlmann

Shalom Over 50 is a Jewish club that meets weekly at Shir Tikvah in Homewood for Yiddish classes, speakers and fellowship. A full schedule of thought-provoking lectures, current events and performances ensures lively discussion and a good time. Lunch is provided each week.

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