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How suburban Jewish congregations are celebrating Hanukkah this year
Northbrook-based Jewish Community Center of Chicago is selling a Hoppy Hanukkah Brew Box with eight craft beers.
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Rabbi Mendel Shemtov is the co-director of Chabad Jewish Center of Elgin.
Events at the Northbrook-based Jewish Community Center of Chicago will include a video presentation of famed National Geographic photographer Udi Goren walking the Israel National Trail.
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Updated 12/11/2020 9:38 AM
With the coronavirus pandemic hampering holiday traditions and religious celebrations, faith communities are getting creative to bring together a socially distanced flock.
Beginning this week, several suburban Jewish congregations will observe Hanukkah virtually amid COVID-19 restrictions, with drive-in menorah lightings and concerts, and gift baskets sent to families and seniors isolated from their communi ....

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