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

Purim carnival, 2010 (Photo by Laura Weisskopf Bleill)

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?”

Spread the Word to End the Word on 3.3.10

Today, March 3, is Spread The Word To End The Word Awareness Day. Please join us in taking the pledge to end the derogatory use of the r-word.

Holstein & Company Feature Chambanamoms.com

Did you hear us on the radio this morning as we visited with Holstein & Co.? (Photo by [JP] Corrêa Carvalho on flickr)

We’ve had some pretty fun stuff happen to us since we launched chambanamoms.com, and one of the newest highlights was our visit today with the WIXY 100.3 FM Holstein & Co. morning show.

Monday Sound Off!

After a brief hiatus – it’s once again time for Monday Sound Off! Unburden yourselves, friends. Tell us what’s on your mind. Get it off your chest!

In Our Own Backyard: Help the YMCA Build Strong Kids, Families

The CCYMCA's Strong Kids Campaign kicked off today.

When it comes to helping other families, we often focus on basic needs – food, clothing, and housing. But as all moms know, children need room to play, to exercise and to learn social skills in order to thrive.