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Chicago director’s documentary showcases Jewish Brigade’s role in WWII

March 15, 2010, 11:30 pm

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

March 11, 2010, 8:16 pm

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 …

March 11, 2010, 8:06 pm

Federation agencies struggling in current economic climate Read More »

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Tensions flare over proposed conversion law in Israel

March 11, 2010, 7:56 pm

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

March 10, 2010, 12:26 am

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

March 9, 2010, 6:54 pm

 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

March 9, 2010, 3:34 pm

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

March 8, 2010, 9:26 pm

Chicago’s fair scheduled for March 11 Read More »

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The Forward: Kudrow explores her Jewish roots

March 5, 2010, 8:48 pm

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 5, 2010, 7:09 pm

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

March 4, 2010, 11:02 pm

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

March 4, 2010, 3:06 am

Students, lay leaders met with Illinois congressional delegation Read More »

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Campus initiative combats anti-Israel programming

March 4, 2010, 2:54 am

Students participate in advocacy, learning about Israel Read More »

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Next episode of ‘Sanctuary’ focuses on Purim

March 4, 2010, 2:46 am

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

March 3, 2010, 11:37 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 10:14 pm

Contributions will aid Haitians, Chileans Read More »

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Jewish learning opportunities abound at Limmud Chicago

March 2, 2010, 9:46 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 9:36 pm

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)

March 2, 2010, 9:26 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 9:18 pm

Coming to Chicago, an eye-opening experience. Read More »

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Chinese Jews: Their Rich History

March 2, 2010, 9:08 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 8:56 pm

Recalling Purim as we prepare for Spring. Read More »

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‘Seniors’ and ‘Juniors’ form a beautiful bond

March 2, 2010, 8:46 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 8:38 pm

Two Chicago groups recently explored Ukraine and Israel. Read More »

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A different kind of exodus

March 2, 2010, 8:30 pm

I wish I could recruit for a new best friend in town. Read More »

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Chile: Report from the Field

March 2, 2010, 8:17 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 8:06 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 7:58 pm

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

March 2, 2010, 7:46 pm

Nominations are due by May 14, 2010. Read More »

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Chilean Jews unhurt in earthquake

March 2, 2010, 7:41 pm

16,000 Jews in Chile; 220 Jewish families residing in hard-hit areas Read More »

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