By Rabbi Craig Marantz, Guest Torah Columnist Torah Portion: Shelach — Numbers 13:1-15:41 I find Shelach very inspiring. Among several significant lessons, the portion closes with G-d’s commandment to wear the tzitzit. And, as many of…
By David Y. Chack, Special to Chicago Jewish News What is America today? Do we still value freedom, democracy, and the rights of “outsiders” in this country, even if we don’t like them or trust them?…
By George Castle, Special to Chicago Jewish News The first question to Julius Golembo must be: Is there a difference between being 102 and 100? His response is quick, with the equanimity one must possess…
Sunday, June 18 Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center presents Peter Hayes, Northwestern Univ. professor emeritus, speaking on ”Why the Jews? Why murder? Why Didn’t More Jews Fight Back More Often?” 2-3:30 p.m., 9603 Woods…
By David Harris, Special to Chicago Jewish News I am a forgotten Jew. My roots are nearly 2,600 years old, my ancestors made landmark contributions to world civilization, and my presence was felt from North Africa…
Jewish stereotypes to the contrary, I have never ever wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer. For sure not a lawyer. During my life, I’ve dealt in a whole variety of ways with a…
By Lawrence F. Layfer, Torah Columnist Torah Portion: B’haalot’cha (Numbers 8:1−12:16) “I have taken the Levites for Myself…to perform the service in the Tabernacle”…Leviticus 8:16-19 The tribe of Levi was set aside by G-d to serve…
Sunday, June 11 Red Door Animal Shelter holds “Walk for the Animals. “ 10 a.m-1 p.m., Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt, Chicago. Registration at reddoorshelter.org or at park on event day. Central Synagogue of…
