EYE FOR HISTORY: A Chicago Jewish optometrist’s new book tells the story of harrowing Holocaust journeys through the cards and letters of the victims
By George Castle, Special to Chicago Jewish News Starting young in his passion, Dr. Justin Gordon seems the ideal man to put a fresh take on a well-documented, overriding event like the Holocaust. At age…
Too Jewish
I used to be very much against people changing their names to de-Jewy them. Didn’t like when Greenberg became Green or Perlitzky became Perle or Schwartz became Short. So sayeth the man with two first…
Fringe element: The ties that bind Jewish people to G-d
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…
Historic injustice has message for today in the musical “Parade” at Writers Theatre
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?…
Chicago Jew is 102 and still going strong
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…
Events coming up in Jewish Chicago
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…
Video: The Mystery of the Jews
FORGOTTEN JEWS: Remembering Jewish refugees from Arab lands
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…
The real story
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…