Skokie, Illinois, United States

0 Politics Ethics

Alan Dershowitz: Mahmoud Khalil Deserves Speech Rights, Not Sympathy

Alan Dershowitz in The Free Press · 21 Mar 2025

Alan Dershowitz argues for the importance of maintaining First Amendment rights even under challenging circumstances, using historical examples such as the 1977 Skokie case where neo-Nazis were defended by the ACLU.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Mar 2025

The Trump administration's decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the pro-Palestinian movement, has sparked debate among Jewish communities.

0 Politics Holocaust

‘It took the Nazis one month’: Pritzker compares Trump’s policies to 1930s Germany

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 20 Feb 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, invoking his Jewish heritage and historical knowledge, drew controversial parallels between Donald Trump's recent policies and the rise of Nazi Germany.

0 Culture Communities

The Story of Oscar Winner Marlee Matlin’s Bat Mitzvah Is Just So Moving

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 Jan 2025

Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award, shared a moving account of her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bene Shalom in Skokie, Illinois.

0 Ethics Communities

Balancing modern means and Jewish values in fundraising

eJewishPhilanthropy · 17 Dec 2024

Exploring the intersection of Jewish values and modern fundraising methods, Jewish philanthropy must integrate innovative techniques with the rich ethical framework of Judaism to remain effective and authentic.

0 Culture Antisemitism

What It's Like Being Jewish, What Jews Are Really Like

Jewdicious · 30 Nov 2024

The article reflects on the editor of JEWDICIOUS's experiences of being Jewish, noting the dichotomy between Jews' welcoming nature and how they are perceived by outsiders.

0 Antisemitism Communities

I'm a rabbi in Columbus. Here's my answer to the neo-Nazis

Areyah Kaltmann in Forward · 21 Nov 2024

In response to a disturbing neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Ohio, Rabbi Areyah Kaltmann emphasizes resilience and the power of positive Jewish identity.

0 Leadership Ethics

Moving beyond event-driven fundraising to strengthen nonprofits

eJewishPhilanthropy · 19 Nov 2024

Michelle Friedman draws from her extensive experience in Jewish nonprofit fundraising to advocate for a shift from reliance on event-based fundraising to annual giving campaigns.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Rabbi Doug Goldhamer created a groundbreaking inclusive synagogue

Forward · 11 Feb 2021

Rabbi Douglas Goldhamer, whose early life was marked by physical challenges and being treated as an outsider, has made a profound impact on the Jewish community through inclusivity and innovation.

0 Politics History

43 years after Skokie, Ira Glasser is still fighting for free speech

Forward · 12 Oct 2020

Ira Glasser's commitment to free speech remains unwavering 43 years after he defended the neo-Nazis' right to march in Skokie, a predominantly Jewish community, during his tenure as the ACLU's executive director.

0 Television/Film Culture

Marlee Matlin Explains How Her Bat Mitzvah Led to Her Oscar

Forward · 20 Oct 2015

Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin discusses her current role in the Broadway revival of "Spring Awakening," which includes a cast of deaf actors who sign their lines alongside hearing actors.

0 Holocaust History

The Extraordinary Heroism of Hannah Senesh

Forward · 16 Aug 2013

Hannah Senesh's story, captured in the exhibit "Fire in My Heart" at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, highlights her exceptional bravery and personal journey.

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