Deanna Drucker achieved her last wish--to attend her granddaughter Maya's wedding before she died. Drucker born in Harvey, Illinois, died in her Highland Park home on Oct. 6, two days after the ...

People dance around worshipers holding Torahs during the "hakafot" ritual of Simchat Torah in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo credit: Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images) On Simchat Torah ...

What do you do for a living? I create marketing content at Modern Healthcare, a magazine that serves leaders at health systems, insurers and various other healthcare companies. What is your favorite ...

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 ...

Ensemble member Ian Barford (left) in a publicity image for Steppenwolf Theatre’s production of Amadeus. (Photo credit: Sandro Miller) There are two major U.S. holidays in November - Veterans Day (Nov ...

Masa Israel Journey, is home to the widest variety of mid-and-long term (5-12 months) international experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults (18-30). Masa Israel will help you find the right ...

YLD Big Event Fundraiser will star Iliza Shlesinger (right). Jared Freid will open. The hilarious Iliza Shlesinger will perform her stand-up comedy for the Young Leadership Division's annual Big Event ...

After more than three decades of lending his voice, heart, and pen, Paul Wieder--longtime Jewish Chicago Associate Editor and passionate member of the community--retired from JUF in October, leaving ...

All 20 of the Israeli hostages still alive two years after being taken hostage by Hamas have returned to Israel, following an emotional morning that commanded the attention of Jews around the world ...

JUF amplifies our collective strength to make the world a better place — for everyone. Community powered, we consider the totality of local and global Jewish needs and how to address them. From ...

Whether you're just curious or already considering Jewish Day School, this is a great chance to meet other families, connect with educators, and enjoy a vibrant program designed for kids and parents ...

PJ Library in Chicago is bringing to life the Sammy Spider character from the pages of the PJ Library Sammy Spider books, written by Sylvia Rouss and illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn. The Sammy ...