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Philanthropy and civic commitment are in Stephen Malkin’s blood. And so is the Jewish community. Read More »
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Rays of sunshine
As we enter February, the month of loooove, I’ve been thinking a lot about simchas, those rays of sunshine and happy occasions we are blessed to have in our lives. Read More »
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Navigating Jewish living with interfaith families
In December, wife and husband Tara and Josh Lamkin hosted their parents for the second night of Chanukah, a tradition they inaugurated last year at their Skokie home. Read More »
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Brave new way to have a baby: Surrogacy law in Israel
An attorney, licensed in Israel and Wisconsin, explains surrogacy law in Israel. Read More »
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Simcha header
Welcome to JUF News Simcha Announcements. Announce a simcha in the online and print editions of JUF News for free! Create your announcement. Send a simcha gift, support JUF. Celebrating a child’s B’nai Mitzvah, the birth of a new family member or sending love to a friend in need? JUF has a card or certificate for you. Read More »
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Silence is golden
I’ve been thinking about silence lately-an odd topic for me, a talker who blasts Maroon 5 and Rihanna on my iPod. Read More »
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Local experts dish out their best relationship advice
The rabbi, the therapist, and the matchmaker. No, this isn’t the start of a bad joke. This month — -in honor of The Love Issue — we asked some local experts for their take on tough relationship conundrums that are on the minds of Jewish Chicagoans — married and single. Read More »
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Laughing at the darkness
In his first novel, Shalom Auslander ponders what would happen if you found Anne Frank hiding in your attic. Read More »
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2012—The end of the world or a new beginning?
Ancient Mayan legend places the end of the world in 2012, when the world will be destroyed or would witness a cataclysmic event. Read More »
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Tzivi’s Feb ’12 Spotlight
The University of Chicago’s Smart Gallery opens a new multimedia exhibit called Feast: Radical Hospitality in Contemporary Art down in Hyde Park on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and several Jewish artists will be participating, including photographer Laura Letinsky, “New Realism” founder Daniel Spoerri, and conceptual artist Michael Rakowitz. Read More »
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Ve-a-hav-ta –What does it mean?
Twice in the Bible we are commanded to love. Read More »
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Limmud Chicago 2012: Jewish Chicagoans share daylong celebration of Jewish learning culture
Imagine a room filled with hundreds of Jews, all from different backgrounds, perspectives, denominations and generations, learning together. Read More »
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February 2012
Obituaries that appeared in the January 2012 issue of JUF News. Read More »
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Nine dresses
In February, I’ll be a bridesmaid for the ninth time. Read More »
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February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month
From Sibshops for siblings of children with disabilities, to community workshops on Special Education Rights and Strategies for Transitioning, to outreach to synagogues on ideas to promote inclusion, Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS) has a full month of programs in honor of February Jewish Disability Month. Read More »
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Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School teacher awarded ATT teaching award
If you ask Scott Salk, an elementary school teacher at Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School in Hyde Park, what makes him a unique or exceptional educator, he will answer honestly—and modestly. Read More »
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Forging relationships around shared moments
I admit it. I’ve become a techno-connector. Read More »
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For a loaf of bread
Let me tell you a story that was told to me by my mother who heard it from her father. Read More »
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Relationships—a complex concept
Response, a program of Jewish Child & Family Services, is in the relationship business. Read More »
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Building a life—and Jewish community—together: a Russian Hillel Love story.
Russian Hillel wasn’t just a place to meet new friends for Alexey and Lia. Read More »
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Inspiration
I’ve often heard people say that someone’s “true” nature is revealed during difficult times. And that humanity’s “true” nature is actually animalistic, primitive and selfish. I have to tell you, I have my doubts. Read More »
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My time in Israel: A period of powerful discovery
I can recall my initial thoughts when I found out that I would be traveling to Israel with JUF’s Israel Education Center at the end of my fall semester at Wheaton College. Read More »
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Chicago area Young Judaea Israel programs open house
You and your family to meet Young Judaea staff and hear more about progams in Israel. Read More »
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Reflection on Israel
But after my first-hand experience in Israel, I realized that Israel is a state far more complex and diverse than I ever would have imagined. Read More »
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Sharing my experience
I have always been someone who learns through experience. I need to make things happen on my own, try things first hand. Read More »
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My trip to Israel
This past winter break I experienced something that not very many people will ever get to experience in their lifetime. Read More »
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A land that needs to be experienced
Simply put, Israel is a land that needs to be experienced not described. Read More »
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Jewish Germany: then and now
I’m writing this blog from the Annual JUF Rabbinic Mission, which this year takes us to Germany and Israel. Read More »
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Senior Chicago officials brief Federation’s Government Affairs Committee
Theresa Mintle and Evelyn Diaz were guest speakrs at the Jan. 23 Government Affairs Committee Meeting. Read More »
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Share your get well wishes with Sen. Mark Kirk
The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and partner Sen. Mark Kirk a refuah shlema, a full and speedy recovery. Read More »
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The State of the Union and what to expect this year in Congress
President Obama discussed the major issues facing the country. Read More »
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Did Hull House make a mistake by aggressively pursuing government dollars?
Last week, the Jane Addams Hull House Association, an icon of Chicago history, announced that it was closing its doors and filing for bankruptcy. Read More »
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Chief of Staff to Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family and …
Theresa Mintle and Evelyn Diaz speak at Jan. 23 Government Affairs Committee meeting. Read More »
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Share your get well wishes with Sen. Mark Kirk
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and colleague Sen. Mark Kirk a speedy recovery. Earlier this week, Kirk underwent surgery after suffering a stroke and doctors say they are confident in his recovery. Read More »
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High level HIAS delegation returns from Latin America
A delegation of HIAS lay and professional leadership traveled to Argentina, Panama, Venezuela, and Ecuador to observe HIAS’ re-established operations Read More »
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High level HIAS delegation returns from Latin America
A delegation of HIAS lay and professional leadership traveled to Argentina, Panama, Venezuela, and Ecuador to observe HIAS’ re-established operations Read More »
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Thoughts on 2012 Oscar nominations
Another year, another set of Oscar nominations. Read More »
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Stories from an Israel Education Center student trip to Israel
Before the 10 day journey was complete, all of the student participants had not only learned of the challenges within the region, but had experienced what life was like in this country on a much deeper level. Read More »
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Reflections
As a 22-year-old college senior, what I can say after my brief visit is that Israel certainly finds a way to lure you into her mystique. Read More »
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Captivated
While I am not Jewish, nor do I come from a campus with many Jewish students, I have a passion for Israel’s politics and culture. Read More »
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Lessons from Israel
The IEC student trip to Israel was a whirlwind of people, places and ideas that have had a more profound impact on my view of Israel and the Middle East than any college course ever could. Read More »
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Standing on her own, with the violin as her voice
Miri Ben-Ari is an Israeli Grammy award-winning violinist who has created her own unique sound by combining classical with jazz, R&B, and hip hop. Read More »
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How a laid-off lawyer found meaning doing pro-bono work
For as long as he can remember, Harold Meerbaum has had a compassion for people and their problems. Read More »
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Sen. Mark Kirk recovering from stroke
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, a leader on pro-Israel and Iran sanctions issues, underwent surgery that was deemed successful after suffering a stroke. Read More »
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Growing up Jewish in Montgomery, Alabama
On the first day of school every year, the favored way to introduce yourself is by stating your name, age and something unique or different about yourself. Up until age 19, my unique fact has always been being Jewish. Read More »
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Consul Generals of Greece and Israel come together
The officials discussed Israeli-Greek relations at Jan. 10 JCRC meeting. Read More »
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A moment to consider…cramming
I don’t think we stop cramming when our school careers are over. The truth is every day feels like a final exam. Read More »
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JUF 2011 Annual Campaign raises $78.8 million
Despite facing another year of a difficult economy, the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago raised $78,773,343 in its just-concluded 2011 Annual Campaign, surpassing last year’s total of $78,604,927. Read More »
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle pays tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Preckwinkle was the keynote speaker at JUF/JF’s Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. Read More »
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Dissolving anonymity in India
Getting my feet on the ground in Bangalore. Read More »
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Two years later in Haiti
Two years after the earthquake, JDC has focused its relief work on children’s education and disabilities-related programming in collaboration with its Haitian, Israeli, and other NGO partners. Read More »
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Spertus welcomes writer Shalom Auslander for two appearances in February
Auslander will speak about and sign copies of his new book, Hope: A Tragedy , which went on sale Jan. 12. Read More »
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Oak Park Temple recreates old Chicago neighborhood of Maxwell Street
As part of the temple’s bi-annual auction, they will recreate the bustling intersection of ethnic cultures known for shops, pushcarts, food vendors, and the birth of the Chicago Blues. Read More »
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Chicago’s Jewish movers and shakers give their predictions for 2012
How will Chicago-area small businesses fare in 2012? Will the flagging economy continue to affect financial performance? Read More »
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Jewish celebs from the Chi
Not only is Chicago chock full of cool stuff, but plenty of cool people are from/live here…even some Jewish celebs in the sports, entertainment and music industries. Here’s my list of the top 10 Jewish Chicago celebs by category. Read More »
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Consuls General of Greece and Israel come together
Both attended Jan. 10 JCRC meeting. Read More »
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