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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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The pro-Israel Iran dilemma: How to influence a policy that Biden has yet to unveil Germany won’t prosecute 95-year-old former concentration camp guard deported from US Museum opened at one of Holland’s most infamous Nazi camps Conservatives are more likely than liberals to hold anti-Semitic views, survey finds Brooklyn man, 19, charged with breaking into Capitol on Jan. 6 Deni Avdija’s rookie season ends early with ankle injury Despite COVID lockdowns, anti-Semitic incidents rise in Berlin Ex-Zaka leader Yehuda Meshi-Zahav attempts suicide amid molestation probe Syrian anti-aircraft missile falls in Israel’s Negev Desert, no injuries reported A House bill on Israel is flawed, but our Jewish civil war is worse

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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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Top Stories from Oy!Chicago

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