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.
Being a Jew in C-U: Jewdar
Living in Champaign-Urbana for – for oh, almost long enough for me to celebrate another bat mitzvah of sorts – has not diminished my Jewdar in the least. In fact, it has strengthened.
Behind Every Olympic Medal Hopeful, There is a Mom: Meet Beth Reutter
Chambanamoms.com caught up with Beth Reutter, mother of Champaign’s very own Katherine Reutter, our nation’s top medal hopeful in women’s short track speed skating.
A Chambana Mom to Know: Joanne Manaster
Joanne Manaster is a former teen model turned science education advocate. The mom of four kids who works as an instructor at the University of Illinois, she presents her enthusiasm for science in a whimsical manner. See why we think she is a Chambana Mom to know.
Recipe: Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Every mom needs a go-to recipe when they want to bring a dish to a church/synagogue potluck, a condolence call or a school event. This easy chocolate chip banana bread recipe is what I make in these situations.