When Yaffa Leah Field was in her late 20s, she decided to undergo genetic testing. Her grandmother had been diagnosed breast cancer, and Field wanted to know whether she was among the one of every 40 ...

Just in time for Chanukah, Makers of Israel (makersofisrael.com) is launching to connect Israeli artisans with international customers, following a year of extremely low in-person sales. The website ...

The Jewish summer camp movement emerged in the late 19 th century to provide Jewish children respite from cramped urban areas, a chance to enjoy being a kid, and a place to live as Jews. In the wake ...

At just 4 years old, Zoey Deutch decided what she wanted to be when she grew up--an actress. The young girl was especially inspired while watching her mother, legendary actress Lea Thompson, perform ...

"I'm a daughter of a Holocaust survivor, I'm very loud and proud on social media, and I write World War II thrillers that center around the Holocaust. So I am fodder for the haters out there," said ...

Before we usher in the Jewish new year, women in our community--dedicated to making the year ahead a brighter one for so many--will gather. They will hear from two extraordinary women who are each ...

Much has changed since my parents sent me to Jewish day school. Yet, the core lessons I learned back then remain the same. What follows are three examples of lessons from day school that ultimately ...

Catching up with Josh FrydmanWho are your biggest role models? My parents are huge role models in my life. A role model in my industry is Dan Roan, a retired WGN sportscaster whom I got to learn under ...

Award-winning local author Lisa Barr never could have imagined just how "eerily relevant" her fourth book, Goddess of Warsaw , would be today when she began researching it more than two years ago. And ...

Israel’s Memorial and Independence DaysSame every year, but different this year Israel’s Memorial and Independence Days ...

Today, at 81, Wexler resides in Richmond, Ill, but she lived in South Shore for 20 years. Many friends from back then, she said, have read the book since its winter release, and have contacted her ...

Online registration to participate in the Community Vigil for Israel - North Suburban Synagogue Beth El is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. We are ...