Before you register for birthright…
During the last three years, Shorashim , in partnership with JUF, has expanded its regular Israel trip programming reach to young adults with special needs. Read More »
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Israeli Movie Night: A Matter of Size
Wednesday, February 15 | Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts around 7 p.m. Cubby Bear North, 21661 North Milwaukee, Lincolnshire Tuesday, February 21 | Doors open at 6: 30 p.m., movie starts around 7 p.m. NEXT Loft, 1444 N. Read More »
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A series of markers, dates, finish lines and moments in time
My life has become a series of markers, dates, finish lines, and moments in time. The days no longer bleed into each other, but rather stand out, waiting to be counted, hoping to be acknowledged, and eager to be added to my list of memories, hardships, challenges, and victories. Read More »
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Laughing at the darkness
It’s writers like Shalom Auslander who challenge us—as readers, as Jews, as human beings. Who take something that seems so cut and dry and complicate it, make us think. His memoir, Foreskin’s Lament , about his Orthodox Jewish upbringing and his complex relationship with God, established him as a powerful, controversial, and comedic writer. Read More »
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Chosen bites: Tu Bishvat treats
The New Year for trees is a great time of year to remind ourselves of the importance of eating locally and in season. Read More »
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Cheers! Chicago, V-Day edition: Red lipstick, sparkling wine and a day of love
In the past, I spent my Valentine’s Days watching couple after couple glide into the restaurant I was working at, sliding up to the bar, their eyes beholding a sparkly, dreamy look. They appeared to be in another place altogether, alternating between gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes and frequent “5-second Frenchers. Read More »
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Community Education for People with Disabilities, their Families and Professionals
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Adults In Transition
Jewish Child & Family Services, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie Thursdays, February 9 & 23 | 5: 45 – 7 p.m. Social support group for adults with disabilities who are in their 20′s to 50′s. Group provides social support, conversation, and a safe environment to explore issues. Read More »
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Nechama: Comfort for the Bereaved Among Us
Jewish Child & Family Services, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie Sunday, February 26 | 10: 30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Nechama is a workshop for grievers and their loved ones who have experienced a loss during the past four months. Read More »
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The IT/Tech Future
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, 30 South Wells Wednesday, February 15 | 5: 30 – 7: 30 p.m. Discover where it is heading and who is leading the charge in Chicago’s explosive “Enterprise IT.” Gartner, a leading IT think tank, has reported research that “projected spending for IT in 2012 is $2. Read More »
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Cheap, simple, full body
No, I’m not talking about wine. This is a full body workout that you can do at home with little equipment. I used a band and my bodyweight to get a quick workout. Read More »
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Keshet’s Pearl Anniversary Rainbow Banquet
Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 S Michigan Ave Sunday, February 26 | 6: 00 p.m. Celebrating 30 Years of Service Entertainment will be provided by Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Neal Sedaka, and all proceeds will benefit Keshet’s educational Read More »
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Ours to Fight For: American Jews in the Second World War
Call for Participants This spring the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will host Ours to Fight For: American Jews in the Second World War . We are currently looking for photographs of Midwestern Jewish veterans in their WW II service uniforms. Read More »
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Maxwell Street to the Gold Coast: Rags to Riches
Oak Park Temple, 1235 N. Harlem Ave, Oak Park Saturday, February 4 | 6: 30 p.m. As part of Oak Park Temple’s bi-annual auction, the temple will recreate the old Chicago neighborhood of Maxwell Street, the bustling intersection of ethnic cultures Read More »
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Internet Video Marketing Hands-On Workshop
Tuesdays, February 14 – February 28 | 7: 30 – 9 p.m. Video attracts and converts casual browsers into solid leads and paying business customers. You are more likely to appear on page one of a Google search if you have video on your website. Read More »
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Skullcaps ‘n Switchblades with Dr. Laz
Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 2095 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook Friday, February 3 | 5: 30 p.m. Prayers, 6 p.m. Dinner and Talk Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook is presenting a Shabbat experience with the original rapping’ reggae rabbi, Dr. Laz. Dr. Laz will lead Shabbat dinner. Read More »
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Nine dresses
I guess you could say standing up in weddings has become an extra-curricular activity of mine by default. I’m a bridesmaid about as often as people change their clocks for Daylight Saving and Standard Time—about twice a year. Read More »
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Jewish Chicagoans to 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. If you can picture yourself in that room, you should be sure to check out Limmud Chicago 2012. Read More »
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A kvetch about kitsch
Is enough enough yet? We have seen books … movies … songs (this one’s NSFW, but it was the first one that came up)… magazines … T-shirts … puppets … even plays . Read More » - Load More
