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Chicago-area Residents Lead the Way for NA'AMAT USA's 2010 National Convention

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, March 5, 2010 - 4:39pm
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Chili Cook-Off at Temple Beth Israel

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3:24pm
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Chili Cook-Off at Temple Beth Israel

Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen samples chili at the First Annual Chili Cook-Off held Sunday, Feb. 21st at Temple Beth Israel in Skokie.  Mayor Van Dusen was one of the judges for the event.

Chili Cook-Off at Temple Beth Israel

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3:23pm
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Chili Cook-Off at Temple Beth Israel

Judges for Temple Beth Israel's First Annual Chili Cook-Off held Sunday, Feb. 21st included (l. to r.) Helene Levine (immediate past president TBI), Skokie's Mayor George Van Deusen, Laura Cooper (Vice President Fundraising TBI), and Daniel J. Berman (president TBI).

Skokie Author's New Book Explores Iranian Jews In America

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, February 19, 2010 - 11:34am
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Skokian Leah R.

Ida Crown Academy OK'd to Build

Submitted by lee on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 1:45pm
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Plans for the Ida Crown Jewish Academy to build on the old Rand McNally site at 8255 Central Park have been approved by the Skokie Village Board of Trustees. Half of the property will be re-zoned residential, while the other half will remain zoned for industrial use in order to ensure against losing more tax revenue. Construction could start in 18 months, with completion by 2013.

Purim Festival at Temple Beth Israel

Submitted by ablain on Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 3:05pm
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Purim at Temple Beth Israel

 

Come One; Come All to the Temple Beth Israel Purim Festival, Sunday February 28, 2010.

 

9:30 a.m.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

Submitted by gainp on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:36am
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St. Paul Lutheran Church & Academy is joining Lutheran Church Charities in their efforts to collect items for Haiti Earthquake Relief.



Supplies accepted till Jan 31st (see specific times and dates below).



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Heifer Project

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, January 8, 2010 - 11:56am
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Church Organ's Revamp Lifts Congregation's Hearts In Song

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 9:29pm
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Though now living in Washington, D.C. to continue providing President Obama's daughters their piano lessons, keyboardist Dan Dufford left a legacy at Skokie's Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.  

 

Cheder Lubavitch Annual Menorah Project

Submitted by Bri_Adrias on Friday, December 18, 2009 - 12:16pm
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Everyone knows Hanukkah is approaching at Seymour J. Abrams Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School when discussions start to involve Rabbi Avraham Vernai and his fourth grade menorah project.

 

Congrats To Solomon Schechter Day Students For Win In State Environmental Art Contest

Submitted by skokienet on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 12:22pm
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Congratulations to Solomon Schechter Day students Jack Nolan, Jacob Einhorn and Zackary Harris for winning third place in a statewide environment art contest.

 

The contest, sponsored by the Chicago Botantic Garden and the Illinois Governor's Office, challenged students from 8 to 18 to submit designs to "Art On A Rain Barrel'' as part of the governor's "It's Our River Day 2009."

 

Way to go, students!    

 

Hanukkah Party Sponsored by Temple Beth Israel Brotherhood

Submitted by ablain on Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:02pm
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Temple Beth Israel (3601 W. Dempster St. ) Presents its Annual Hanukkah Party sponsored by TBI's Brotherhood. Join us for this fun-filled event starting with games for younger kids at 11:00 and then Latkes and Lunch - hot dogs, chips desserts, treats, drinks and more.  Play Dreidel games and Draygo with prizes for all.  Costs - adults $5.00, children $4.00. Maximum family charge $15.  Open to the community. For more information call 847-675-0951 or visit www.tbiskokie.org.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois Program

Submitted by lee on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 4:55pm
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Investigate your Jewish Chicago roots by attending the screening of the film "Maxwell Street: A Living Memory" at 2pm on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie.  Facilities will open at 12:30pm to accommodate anyone wanting to ask for genealogical assitance provided by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois.  Call 312.666.0100 or visit the JGSI site for more information.

North Park University Gospel Choir Ensemble at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church

Submitted by sttimothyskokie on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 11:43am
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"Faith in Song"  You are invited to attend a special music event featuring the North Park School of Music's Gospel Choir ensemble on Sunday Nov. 15th at 4:00 PM at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church (9000 Kildare Ave. Skokie 60076).  Suggested ticket price is $12 ($10 seniors/students). 

 

For additional information go to www.sttimothyskokie.org or call 847-676-1300. 

 

Refreshments will be served.

 

Concert and Dessert Reception - 20th Anniversary Soup Kitchen - Sponsored by Temple Beth Israel and Second Baptist Church

Submitted by Anonymous on Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 1:27pm
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Temple Beth Israel and Second Baptist Church

Music Runs in the Family

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 6:31pm
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Adam Bellows performed last Saturday in the Vaudeville Revival at the DesPlaines Theatre.  The guitarist -singer-composer entertained the audience with his versatility in style.  He also returned to the stage and introduced the audience to Beat Box rhythms as "Busta Beat".    Music runs in the Bellows family.  His mother,  Beryl Bellows, has served as the Cantor for Temple Judea Mizpah, Skokie, Illinois for over 20 years.  The Vaudeville Revival is a variety show that features local talent.  Adam is scheduled to appear again on September 12.

Governor Pat Quinn Headlines At Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago's 109th Annual Meeting

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 11:22am
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Governor Pat Quinn

 

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will be the guest speaker at the 109th annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago on Wednesday, Sept. 16th.

 

Howie Mandel Headlines At Jewish Community Center's Annual Benefit

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 9:57am
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Howie Mandel

 

Comedian Howie Mandel headlines at this year's Jewish Community Center of Chicago (JCC) Annual Benefit Event, "JCC Live!," on September 13th at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

 

Carolyn Reiner Brings Out the Bears of Hope for Mitzvah Day

Submitted by eh re ca on Friday, September 4, 2009 - 7:27pm
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Carolyn Reiner Brings Out the Bears of Hope for Mitzvah Day

Carolyn Reiner holds one of her bears on the grounds of Temple Judea Mizpah during their Mitzvah Day August 23rd. Bears of Hope works to "provide children and adults recovering from an illness; suffering trauma; feeling depressed; or mourning the loss of a loved one, a special bear to give them hugs, comfort, and hope."

 

Hosted by the Religious and Social Action Committee each year, Mitzvah Day allows space for local social service organizations to come together and help the community learn more about their good works.

Explore Culture & Religion Through Upcoming Oakton College's Emeritus Courses

Submitted by skokienet on Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 10:24am
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Dabble in art, culture and religion in classes offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College this fall. Featured classes meet at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave.
     
Sketching, Painting with Watercolor and Acrylic (ART D07-61) demonstrates how to sketch a subject and follow the steps to complete a painting. All skill levels are welcome. Eight-week course meets 10am–12pm, Wednesday, starting Sept. 23. Fee is $110.
     

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