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Torah scrolls contain the Five Books of Moses
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Festival of Shavuot Marks Giving of Torah at Sinai

On Saturday, May 26th at 7 pm, the members of Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County will encircle themselves in Torah—the sacred scrolls of the … Read more ›

Matzah, the unleavened bread of Passover
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Congregation Etz Chaim to Celebrate Passover Seder

On Saturday, April 7th, members of Congregation Etz Chaim will gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate Passover in a communal seder (ritual meal) at … Read more ›

Professor David Shyovitz
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Professor David Shyovitz Will Discuss Judaism and the Occult

From Friday through Sunday, March 16-18, 2012, visiting scholar Dr. David Shyovitz will present four provocative learning sessions on the topic “Judaism and the Occult: … Read more ›

Hamantaschen, traditional Purim pastries.
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Joy and Humor–Congregation Etz Chaim Celebrates Purim

Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, the self-proclaimed “Purim Capital of North America,” will hold its traditionally raucous Purim carnival and service on Wednesday, March … Read more ›

Authors of "This Burning Land" will speak at Congregation Etz Chaim
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Journalists Will Probe Changes in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Greg Myre and Jennifer Griffin, husband-and-wife journalists and authors of the book "This Burning Land," will speak at the annual JUF brunch hosted by Congregation … Read more ›

(Nancy Stone/ Chicago Tribune)

Holiday call out: Post your religious services

Calling all religious institutions, make sure to post your holiday service information and events to triblocal.com. Posted information will then be published and available to … Read more ›

See the Photo Gallery for additional images from this spirited community event.
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St. Luke Parish helps ease holiday hunger

St. Luke Parish held its annual “Turkey Sunday” event on November 20, collecting food for nearly 250 Chicago families in the North Lawndale and Little … Read more ›

The cast of the Boar's Head Festival at St. John Lutheran Church
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Boar's Head Festival

If you are looking for a unique event this Christmas season, you may want to take in a performance of the Boar's Head Festival at … Read more ›

Hanukkah Menorah
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Congregation Plans Hanukkah Celebrations

Hanukkah, the Jewish “Festival of Lights,” begins this year at sundown on Tuesday, December 20th. Like Jews all over the world, the families of Congregation … Read more ›

Ellie Vanderwell, Robbie Monks, Josh Funderwhite and Sam Crane performed as part of the Grace Church Youth Handbell ensemble at the International Taste of Dyslexia, Nov. 10, at the Chicago Cultural Center.
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Grace Lutheran Church Youth Handbell Choir performs downtown

The Grace Lutheran Church Youth Handbell Choir performed at the International Taste of Dyslexia at the Chicago Cultural Center on Thursday evening, November 10. The … Read more ›