Category Archives: Books

The Hanukkah Lamp

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

From Jan ’11 Spotlight: When you lit your first candle on Dec. 20, how much thought did you give to your menorah? Maybe it’s a family heirloom, or maybe you recently purchased it online, but have you ever asked yourself … Continue reading →

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Sacred Trash

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

From Jan ’11 Spotlight: “The Ben Ezra Geniza was the size of a glorified walk-in closet. Yet here was an entire civilization… a kind of holy junk heap… composed of hundreds of thousands of scraps of paper.” So say Peter … Continue reading →

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In the Garden of Beasts

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

From Tzivi’s Sept ’11 Spotlight: “It was because I had seen so much of injustice and domineering little groups, as well as heard the complaints of so many of the best people of the country, that I ventured as far … Continue reading →

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IIT’s Boder Archive

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

From Tzivi’s June ’11 Spotlight: During the final days of World War II, Psychology Professor David Boder of the Illinois Institute of Technology began petitioning the US State Department for permission to enter Displaced Persons camps in France and Germany to … Continue reading →

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An Accidental Anarchist

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

From Tzivi’s June ’11 Spotlight: Beginning in 2006, when Illinois created a commemorative day named for Jane Addams, I’ve been continually surprised by all the forgotten links between Addams and Chicago’s Jewish community. Addams pops up again as a major … Continue reading →

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Sharing Chagall

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

From Tzivi’s June ’11 Spotlight: On May 15, Vivian Jacobson (who currently lives in North Carolina) gave a series of talks related to her new book Sharing Chagall. I attended the morning session at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah in … Continue reading →

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Ken Green Visit

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

From Tzivi’s May ’11 Spotlight: On page 33 of his new memoir I’m from Division Street, there’s a picture of LA attorney Kenneth N. Green standing side-by-side with TV star Robert Conrad. Can any guy this handsome also be really, … Continue reading →

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Poopa Dweck Visit

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

From Tzivi’s May ’11 Spotlight: On April 10, over 300 women in their best spring finery congregated at the Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood for ORT’s annual fund raiser Lunch with a View. This year’s theme was “Savoring Our … Continue reading →

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Jane Ziegelman Visit

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

From Tzivi’s May ’11 Spotlight: On April 10, over 300 women in their best spring finery congregated at the Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood for ORT’s annual fund raiser Lunch with a View. This year’s theme was “Savoring Our … Continue reading →

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Stephanie Coontz Visit

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

From April ’11 Spotlight: Professor Stephanie Coontz has scheduled a book signing event at KAM Isaiah Israel in Hyde Park at 4pm on Sunday, April 10. After watching her speak about her new book A Strange Stirring: The Feminine Mystique … Continue reading →

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