In the face of record antisemitism, war in Israel and other intense challenges, you contributed to the 2024 JUF Annual Campaign--and your generosity provided help and hope when our community needed it ...

Mini Israel Wall Hanging created by Dalia Finestein, of Made by Dalia. Just in time for Chanukah, Makers of Israel (makersofisrael.com) is launching to connect Israeli artisans with international ...

Now, more than ever, Schneider Deli owner Jake Schneider feels a responsibility to showcase his Jewish pride. (Photo credit: Tim McCoy.) Jake Schneider twirls a new mezuzah between his fingertips as ...

The Jewish summer camp movement emerged in the late 19 th century to provide Jewish children respite from cramped urban areas, a chance to enjoy being a kid, and a place to live as Jews. In the wake ...

Much has changed since my parents sent me to Jewish day school. Yet, the core lessons I learned back then remain the same. What follows are three examples of lessons from day school that ultimately ...

Buffalo Grove native Josh Frydman is living out his childhood dream: He's a sports reporter for WGN-TV and co-anchor of GN Sports, the network's nightly sports show. Prior to returning to his sweet ...

Award-winning local author Lisa Barr never could have imagined just how "eerily relevant" her fourth book, Goddess of Warsaw , would be today when she began researching it more than two years ago. And ...

Hello everyone! My name is Maddy Pestine, and I am so excited to meet you all this summer as Springboard’s Lewis Summer Intern! As part of the Lewis Summer Intern Program, I work alongside 35 other ...

Eran Koren treasures celebrating Shabbat with his sons. (Photo courtesy of Eran Koren) Every Friday afternoon, while my younger, kid-free colleagues eagerly anticipate the start of the weekend with ...

When Elizabeth Walder, President and Executive Director of the Walder Foundation, met with Lonnie Nasatir soon after he became President of JUF in 2019, she was especially impressed with his warmth, ...

Online registration to participate in the Community Vigil for Israel - North Suburban Synagogue Beth El is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Finding community in Chicago neighborhoodA new home ‘Base’ for young Jewish adults in Logan Square Finding community in Chicago neighborhood ...