By George Castle, Special to Chicago Jewish News While writing a book on the well-worn path of Jewish family dynamics decades ago, Highland Park’s Francie Arenson Dickman went against the grain just to put tens of…
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When 200 missiles are fired into Israel from Gaza in the span of a couple of hours, I do understand that it’s hard to worry about things like democracy. A country has to survive before…
Saturday, November 17 Congregation Beth Shalom presents “Havdalah, Dinner and a Movie” showing film, “A Tale of Love and Darkness.” 5:30-10 p.m., 3433 Walters, Northbrook. $18 members, $25 non-members. RSVP (847) 498-4100 ext. 11. Sunday, November 18…
By Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Guest Torah Columnist Torah Portion: Vayetze (Genesis 28:10-32:3) “If G-d will be with me, and will keep me in this…
The must-see viral video about Israeli ambulance service United Hatzalah. Source: Video: Nas Daily: How One Man Built the Fastest Ambulance
By George Castle, Special to Chicago Jewish News Celebrating the wrap of a 45-year career at one radio station is normally grounds for celebration, if not outright amazement. After all, radio is the most inherently unstable…
We need to calm down. Now I know it’s hard to have perspective when you are in mourning, when you are in shock. But some perspective is called for, before we all scare the hell…
Beber Camp (847) 677-7130 www.bebercamp.com Beber Camp is a co-ed, residential Jewish camp located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, only 90 minutes northwest of Chicago. We offer 2, 4, 8 week sessions, as well as a trial…
Saturday, November 10 Congregation Yehuda Moshe holds annual ”Night of Knowledge” featuring 8 speakers in 2 sessions. 8 p.m., 4721 W. Touhy, Lincolnwood. For more information call (847) 673-5870. Sunday, November 11 Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation A.G. Beth…
By Rabbi Craig Marantz, Guest Torah Columnist Torah Portion: Toldot (Genesis 25:19−28:9) As you read this d’var Torah, I hope it meets you in a resilient place. I hope last Shabbat was peaceful and the ensuing…