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jU June UpdatePosted 2013-06-14 by admin

June 14, 2013 jU's first academic year has been extremely successful—and it’s not over, because we will be doing summer programming for the many students who stay in Chicago for internships and study. This is an opportunity to engage a new...

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jU Blogger Published by Moment MagazinePosted 2013-06-04 by admin

An article written for the jUChicago blog by UChicago student Jon Catlin AB '15  was recently cross-published by Moment Magazine.  Moment Magazine describes itself as North America’s premier Jewish magazine, founded in 1975 by Nobel...

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Shavuot jUbilee Exceeds ExpectationsPosted 2013-05-22 by admin

In honor of Shavuot, jUbilee took place last Friday, May 17, 2013 from 5:30-10:30pm.  Held at the UChicago Alumni House, approximately 150 undergraduates, graduates, faculty, staff and community members gathered for an evening filled with...

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Do Shabbat Your Way!Posted 2013-05-14 by admin

jU is piloting a new program so that YOU can do Shabbat YOUR way! Sign up to be a Campus Shabbat Host and we'll give you everything you need to have a meaningful Shabbat dinner with your guests. Benefits of hosting include: Reimbursement of $10...

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THIS FRIDAY jUbilee: A Learning Festival for ShavuotPosted 2013-05-10 by admin

Join us for an evening celebration of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. In homage to the traditions of all-night study sessions, and eating delicious dairy products, the night will include a series of short, snappy lectures on the theme of “Jews in...

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