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Jewish Brigade veterans and members of the public packed a Tel Aviv University auditorium for a special screening of Chuck Olin’s award winning documentary In Their Own Hands. Read More »
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Western companies halt business with Iran
Royal Dutch Shell PLC said Wednesday it is no longer selling gasoline to Iran, the latest oil company to make such a move during threats of tougher sanctions against the Islamic republic, reports The Wall Street Journal. Read More »
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As governor releases state budget, Federation agencies, Illinois system of human services poised …
Federation agencies struggling in current economic climate Read More »
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Tensions flare over proposed conversion law in Israel
Israeli lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would allow current and former municipal rabbis to oversee conversions, which currently must go through the Chief Rabbinate, reports The Jerusalem Post. Read More »
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Children’s author’s new book a story of Israel
Lincolnwood children’s author Charlotte Herman’s latest family picture book, “First Rain,” tells the story of a young girl who moves with her family to Israel known as “Aliyah” and the heartfelt separation with her beloved grandmother. Read More »
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Biden: Israel and U.S. stand together
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday that Israel enjoyed Washington’s unstinting support for its security and repeated U.S. intent to curb Iran’s nuclear program, reports The Associated Press. Read More »
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Communications activist silenced in Cuban jail cell
Technology contractor Alan Gross, 60, of Potomac, Md., has been languishing for three months in a Cuban high security prison and his rare conversations are monitored by Cuban officials, reports the JTA’s Ron Kampeas. Rubinstein was arrested Dec. Read More »
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8 aliyah fairs to be held in North America
Chicago’s fair scheduled for March 11 Read More »
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The Forward: Kudrow explores her Jewish roots
Lisa Kudrow, some of whose relatives died in the Holocaust, is producing a new show, “Who Do You Think You Are?” In it, celebrities trace their ancestry, reports The Forward. Read More »
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Campus initiative combats anti-Israel programming
March not only brings the hope of spring, but now, less welcoming, “Israeli Apartheid Week.” Initiated five years ago, IAW has developed into an annual, two week hate fest of coordinated anti Israel events such as lectures, films, and “street Read More »
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Community celebrates Israel May 2
Israel Solidarity Day is a celebration marking Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. This community wide, family friendly event features the Walk with Israel (a 3 mile walkathon to raise funds for Israeli children), plus food and festivities for all ages. Read More »
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Fly-In puts advocacy into practice
Students, lay leaders met with Illinois congressional delegation Read More »
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Campus initiative combats anti-Israel programming
Students participate in advocacy, learning about Israel Read More »
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Next episode of ‘Sanctuary’ focuses on Purim
Show will broadcast at 11: 30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, on ABC7-Channel 7 Read More »
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Madison campus rally responds to Holocaust-denying ad
A pair of campus events will address the Badger Herald’s (University of Wisconsin Madison’s student newspaper) recent decision to publish an online ad from an organization that denies the existence of the Holocaust. Hillel is sponsoring a Holocaust Awareness rally at 12 15 p.m. Read More »
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Jewish Federation expands scope of earthquake relief efforts
Contributions will aid Haitians, Chileans Read More »
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Jewish learning opportunities abound at Limmud Chicago
Nearly 400 attend sessions on Torah, music, archeology, environment and more. Read More »
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New Krav Maga school helps students fight like the IDF without leaving the North Shore
Krav Maga—the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Read More »
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Annual Holocaust Memorial Service to be held in Skokie April 11(2)
The 67th annual collective Holocaust memorial observance will be held at Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue. Read More »
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Historic campaign to rescue, resettle Soviet Jews celebrates 20 years
Coming to Chicago, an eye-opening experience. Read More »
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Chinese Jews: Their Rich History
Roberta Sotonoff Wang Wao Hua, docent at the Jewish Museum Shanghai. Jewish communities—albeit small ones—still exist in China. Read More »
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K’zohar Ha-Ivrit: The splendor of Hebrew
Recalling Purim as we prepare for Spring. Read More »
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‘Seniors’ and ‘Juniors’ form a beautiful bond
The day begins at 1095 Lake Cook Road, and a shuttle bus enters with a large sign on it reading “Shalom. Read More »
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Missions to Kiev, Israel show JUF’s impact
Two Chicago groups recently explored Ukraine and Israel. Read More »
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A different kind of exodus
I wish I could recruit for a new best friend in town. Read More »
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Chile: Report from the Field
An update from Marcelo Lewkow is the National Director of ORT Chile. Read More »
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Genetic Factors Can Help Predict Risk for Kidney Disease
Researchers have identified new genetic data that could be used in the future to predict who will develop end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Read More »
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‘Cooling’ Forests can Heat Too
Weizmann Institute scientists show that in one kind of forest, its ‘energy budget’ includes significant reserves of heat. Read More »
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Nominations sought for Hartman Family Foundation Educator of the Year Awards
Nominations are due by May 14, 2010. Read More »
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Chilean Jews unhurt in earthquake
16,000 Jews in Chile; 220 Jewish families residing in hard-hit areas Read More »
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