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Chicago’s Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah nearly 1 year after Hamas attack on Israel

October 2, 2024 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

CHICAGO (WLS) — Wednesday is the beginning of the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. It comes nearly one year after the Hamas attack on Israel that killed over…

Chicago Jewish leaders refuse meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson on antisemitism in the city

April 12, 2024 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

CHICAGO (WLS) — Jewish leaders have declined an offer to meeting in a roundtable with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to address antisemitism, accusing him of disrespecting the city’s…