Being a Jew in C-U: Comedy Club

No one billed it as such, but Jennifer Weiner’s talk at the Champaign Public Library was more comedy club than literary salon.

Being a Jew in C-U: I say C, U say U

Jewish brews and bagels – is Urbana C-U’s Jewish capital after all?

Being a Jew in C-U: Pizza Party

Stop the presses. Did someone say you’re supposed to eat pizza and ice cream? On a Jewish holiday? Holy Moses!

Being a Jew in C-U: The People in Your Neighborhood

This past weekend, I was home in Chicago’s northern suburbs running some errands and shopping with my mom. Inevitably, I fielded the question: “There are Jews in Champaign-Urbana?”

Being a Jew in C-U: Everything Has Its Season

Saturday night marks the start of the celebration of Purim, a not-as-well-known yet incredibly fun Jewish holiday. It has all the elements of a fun time for a 4-year-old, including dressing up and getting gifts.

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