Israel’s weather is wonderful but unpredictable - the winter can be cold and rainy or sunny and mild. The summer, is usually hot and dry during the day and cool at night. In both seasons, layering is ...

The best part of Laura Griffith-Gilbert's day is connecting with new mothers and holding babies. As System Director of Women's and Children's Services at Sinai Chicago, Griffith-Gilbert is devoted to ...

The golden age of Jewish celebrity "Eminent Jews" profiles Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, Norman Mailer, and Leonard Bernstein ...

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 ...

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 ...

At just 4 years old, Zoey Deutch decided what she wanted to be when she grew up--an actress. The young girl was especially inspired while watching her mother, legendary actress Lea Thompson, perform ...

As "People of the Book," Jewish communities have long relied on stories to infuse daily life with meaning and structure. Just as adults turn to books, instruction manuals, and stories for guidance, we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...