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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

RSV, a childhood illness that receded during COVID-19, is surging in Orthodox Brooklyn The 21-year-old fighting to make Brazil’s Jewish community more accepting of LGBTQ people and other minorities Sorry, ‘Dougie’ fans: Doug Emhoff is now going by Douglas Emhoff, second gentleman Jewish rocker Ezra Furman announces she’s a woman — and a mom Meet the Jewish activist digging through the trash for climate justice Rare ‘fortress synagogue’ to return to Jewish ownership in Lutsk, Ukraine Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish are besties who dance the hora in new film ‘Here Today’ European soccer’s Super League is over — and fans can thank Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich 75% of House members back no conditions on aid to Israel Jewish NYC councilman pleads guilty to tax fraud If rabbis can’t talk about public policy, what’s the point of Torah?

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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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