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Campuses across Illinois ring in Israel’s 60th birthday with an array of festivities

Kathleen Evans — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:08:31 GMT

Almost every campus in The Hillels of Illinois system had or has something special planned.

15 wounded as Gaza rocket hits shopping mall

Avi Janssen — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:54:00 GMT

The upsurge in violence, which led to the deaths of two Israelis this month, is expected to result in a severe response by the IDF shortly after the Bush visit ends.

President Bush visits Israel, addresses Knesset

Kathleen Evans — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:01:14 GMT

Remarks by President Bush as he addressed the members of the Knesset on May 15.

Novick family endowment to support clothing donations for Israelis in need

Kathleen Evans — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:11:50 GMT

Bigdei Yisrael, which translates to “clothes of Israel,” was created as a way to connect with Israelis while performing chesed (kindness).

Chicago author’s new book offers answers to Judaism’s tough questions

Avi Janssen — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:44:50 GMT

“What I Wish They Would Have Taught Me in Sunday School About Science, the Bible and God,” (Grace Publications) explores the fundamental concepts of Judaism.

Terrorist rockets claim more Israeli civilian lives

Aaron Cohen — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:36:21 GMT

No relief from rocket and mortar attacks in southern Israel.

JUF Israel@60 Mission Day Six: A very special sendoff

Stefanie Pervos — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:57:31 GMT

When we headed down to breakfast this morning, we could never have imagined the many meaningful and memorable experiences ahead of us on our last day of the mission. To further strengthen Chicago’s connection to Israel, Jeff Kaye from the

JUF Israel@60 Mission Day Five: A Masada engagement

Tim Gales — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:11:09 GMT

We all went our separate ways on Shabbat—some participants visited friends in Jerusalem or other cities, some took tours of the old city, some went to services and a large group hiked up to the top of Masada early in

Students spend spring break helping rebuild Jewish life in Germany

Avi Janssen — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:24:34 GMT

The 25 Jewish college students who took part in a historic spring break trip to Berlin overcame financial difficulties and personal fears to make the journey.

Ida Crown alumna, parent continues dedication to school as co-president

Avi Janssen — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:21:14 GMT

A profile of Michelle Friedman.

Local author ties Cubs’ misfortunes to history and the Bible

Avi Janssen — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:19:28 GMT

As a life-long fan of the Chicago Cubs, a team that has not reached the World Series since 1945 or won it since 1908, Jerry Jacover is no stranger to suffering.

‘Jean Therapy’

Avi Janssen — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:17:21 GMT

Shopping for jeans, while learning about one’s own genes.

All worlds are both old and new

Avi Janssen — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:15:20 GMT

Four new Sephardi CDs.

Michael B. Oren comments on Israel, Iraq, Iran and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East

Avi Janssen — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:29:55 GMT

Specters of what’s to come

Remarks by Lester Crown at JUF’s Israel@60 Gala, May 8, 2008

Aaron Cohen — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:14:19 GMT

Good evening, and welcome to our community celebration of Israel’s 60th Independence Day. It is wonderful for me to stand here and see how Chicago’s Jewish community has come together