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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

‘Relieved but disappointed’: How America’s Jewish refugee aid agency is doing 3 months under Biden ‘Kids need camp this summer more than ever before’: What Jewish summer camp will look like this year Mahmoud Abbas to address J Street conference 24-year-old aims to be NYC’s first Bukharian City Council member Israel’s Foreign Ministry plays Jimmy Fallon’s hashtag game — very badly Why did Tucker Carlson talk about Israeli immigration policy? What you need to know about the white supremacist ‘open borders for Israel’ meme. Leader of Neturei Karta, extremist anti-Zionist haredi Orthodox group, dies at 87 Starting Sunday, Israelis won’t be required to wear masks outdoors Steven Spielberg launches foundation to fund Jewish-themed documentaries My father’s lesson: Jews must value labor even when they become management 2 more historians quit Auschwitz museum board over right-wing politician’s appointment

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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

Local News

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

Local News

Meeting Cute

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

by JUF News February 2, 2021

Virtual Events

Local News

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

Arts

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

Local News

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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Top Stories from Oy!Chicago

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