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Lessons from a pandemic--one year in

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Lessons from a pandemic--one year in

The challenge of COVID has taught us all so much

by Cindy Sher February 25, 2021

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Don’t pass over these memorable on-screen Seders Expressing Jewish identity through words, painting, and puppets Horseradish: more than just a condiment How to host a Seder in these strange times New Reform Haggadah centers on social justice, inclusivity--and poetry Teens write, illustrate Holocaust book to connect past to future Three branches, one tree

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News from around the world

Meeks drops plan to ask for weapons transfer delay, promises greater oversight Congressional committee could ask Biden to delay missile aid to Israel as fighting continues Germany vows to crack down on antisemitism at Israel protests 2 dead, over 210 injured in synagogue bleacher collapse In West Bank settlement No sign of ceasefire on Shavuot: Israel destroys 7-mile stretch of Hamas tunnel bunkers as fighting continues What’s a ‘Jew of no religion’? 3 American Jews open up about their non-religious identities Nets star Kyrie Irving says he’s more focused on the Israel-Gaza conflict than basketball right now Rabbi hospitalized after being assaulted near London Across Europe, mass protests against Israel; riots break out in Berlin, Paris and London Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Israel an apartheid state In deadliest day in current fighting, Israeli barrage kills at least 42 in Gaza as Hamas continues rocket attacks

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Catering to the new reality

Local News

Catering to the new reality

Chicago's kosher caterers adapt to the "new normal"

by JUF News March 9, 2021

Coping in Chicago

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Coping in Chicago

Jewish organizations offer help to young adults in need of support during the pandemic

by Michelle Cohen March 2, 2021

Meeting Cute

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Meeting Cute

Read Jewish Chicago "meet cute" stories to inspire you before Valentine's Day!

by JUF News February 2, 2021

Virtual Events

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Virtual Events

To keep our community safe, JUF is now offering several virtual event experiences. We hope you can join us!

by JUF News April 8, 2021

Virtual JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival runs March 5-June 6

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Virtual JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival runs March 5-June 6

Innovation and creativity will be on display at the second virtual JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival.

by JUF News March 2, 2021

Visionary female leaders working together for good

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Visionary female leaders working together for good

In Chicago's Jewish community, we are uplifted by so many fierce female leaders working together for good, while inspiring the next generation

by JUF News February 25, 2021

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