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Beginning in the late 1940s, Orthodox synagogues across America created Jewish youth groups. In the Midwest, South, and Upstate NY, the groups began to cooperate with each other regionally. In 1954, Harold Boxer a”h convinced the Orthodox Union to create...

From Ian: Spanish fest cancels Matisyahu gig over refusal to endorse Palestinian state The Rototom Sunsplash Reggae Festival called off the formerly Hasidic rapper’s August 22 show, with organizers saying Matisyahu had refused to comply with their...

The Chicago Jewish community has always loved Ken's Diner. It has become one of the landmarks of Jewish Chicago. Now, not only do they make great burgers and steaks, but Ken and Daniel Hechtman are also heroes. Briefly, when driving home after a long...

Becky Adelberg, JCC Chicago Editor’s Note: Welcome to D’varim HaMakom: The JOFEE Fellows Blog! This is our inaugural post. Most weeks throughout the year, you’ll be hearing from the JOFEE Fellows: reflections on their experiences, successful programs...

Ten new initiatives, each focusing on different aspects of engaging unaffiliated individuals, families and/or members of the LGBTQ community, are recipients of the first round of Breakthrough Fund mini-grants from the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation...