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It was April 13, 2014. The air was unusually stale that Sunday, low-hanging clouds darkening the sky, making the humid midday hour seem later than it was.

Local Jewish doctor serves homeless through medical nonprofit

Dr. Jonathan Jacobs sits at a table listening to his patient describe his foot pain from plantar fasciitis. The pain was evident as the man limped up. He works on a factory line and being on his feet all day only exacerbates his condition.

MCHE leader explains the origins of the two commemorations that fall within weeks of one another

 As a community, we gather twice a year to remember those lost in the Holocaust and to pay tribute to those who survived. Though similar in their desire to honor and commemorate, the origins of Yom Hashoah and International Holocaust Remembrance Day reflect different goals.

Not every sweet tooth is a chocoholic — or at least that’s the way it appears from The Chronicle’s Passover recipe contest. Janna Rosenthal’s raspberry squares were the top vote-getter across four main categories: appetizers and soups, main course, desserts, and unique creations.

Zoom helps organizations bounce back after last year’s cancellations

Last March, as the pandemic hit and shutdowns began just weeks before Passover, organizers cancelled two of the biggest Seders in our community — the JCRB|AJC Unity Seder and the Rabbinical Association’s Community Seder.

Directors see solid registration for summer

Last spring, as the pandemic took hold and the end of the school year approached, a big question on the minds of Jewish parents (and children) was: What will happen to summer camp? The answer quickly came as camp after camp cancelled in-person sessions.

On-demand offerings here to stay after success of ‘Something Rotten’

During this time of COVID-19, live theaters have gone dark, even shying away from producing virtual shows — there’s no guarantee cast and crew members could be kept safe. However, with the on-demand show “Something Rotten,” The White Theatre has proven it can be done.

Zedek left for Cincinnati, Chicago after making his mark at B’nai Jehudah

Guess who’s coming to dinner? It’s Rabbi Michael Zedek! Coming not just for dinner, but also for family, to renew old friendships, to teach and to enjoy his retirement by settling into a place that has always been near and dear to him.

If you ask Director of Community Security Chuck Green what’s on his to-do list, he’ll likely rattle off 10 projects that have him going in 10 different directions, working with multiple organizations and synagogues at one time.

Review comes after completing vaccination clinics

While remaining vigilant against the spread of COVID-19, Village Shalom officials hope to gradually loosen up restrictions on visits and programming in the coming weeks.