***WTTW new series: Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History***
Following the broadcasts, on February 25, WTTW is hosting a Community Screening and Conversation with speakers, including Daniel Greene who has presented for the Chicago Jewish Historical Society:
www.wttw.com/events/2026-...
***Book Talk: A Discussion with Dominic A. Pacyga, Author of Clout City***
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Free and open to the public
More info here: chicagocollections.org/news-events/...
***Robert Nagler Miller's book review in Hadassah Magazine***
Our Chicago Jewish History editor Robert Nagler Miller reviewed Allegra Goodman's new book in the current issue of Hadassah Magazine.
www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/01/07/r...
Congregation Agudath Jacob in Evanston closed in 1994. Here is the link to Rabbi Wiesenthal's Chicago Jewish History article that mentions Agudath Jacob:
chicagojewishhistory.org/media/2791/9...
We learned of the passing of Sima Miller, singer and musician. She and her musician husband Arnold Miller z"l were longtime, avid Chicago Jewish Historical Society members.
The Millers were renowned in the world of Jewish music.
www.youtube.com/channel/UCkF...
Check out this Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society exhibition from 2018.
Our Chicago Jewish Historical Society Social Media Manager, @nellstra.bsky.social , was involved in planning and organizing this when he was a graduate student at Loyola University Chicago.
rpwrhs.org/the-faith-tr...
***Photos from December 25 kosher Chinese meal***
This is a tradition in Chicago!!
***78th Annual Latke-Hamantash Debate***
The 2025 Latke-Hamantash Debate, an annual ritual at the University of Chicago, was held in February of 2025.
Here is a video of the full event. Who will be the 2026 debaters? Stay tuned.
youtube.com/watch?v=yO0w...
We hope to see you on Sunday, December 7 at a free program about the history of The Ark, featuring a panel of Ark staff members and leaders, a tour of the Ark's beautiful new building, and refreshments.
Register: arkchicago.org/cjhs/
Questions? info@chicagojewishistory.org
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS!
"American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows."
forward.com/news/779236/...
***Community Event***
Mah Tovu Congregation
7315 N. Western Ave. Chicago
Presents Kristallnacht Lecture 2025/ 5786
Professor Pamela Nadell
Topic: "Antisemitism: An American Tradition"
Sunday, November 9th, 7-8:30pm
Ma’ariv follows.
Please RSVP to
johnsto1@uic.edu
***Illinois Statehood Day 2025 Set For December 3rd***
Join us for a full day of Illinois History!
Statehood Day 2025 will be held at the Inn at 835 in Springfield.
Tickets can be reserved/purchased at ilstatehoodday2025.eventbrite.com or by calling the office at 217-525-2781, ext. 2.
***Program of interest - the history of an iconic Jewish hardware store***
One of our partner organizations, the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, is presenting a program of interest to the Chicago Jewish community.
Information and registration:
rpwrhs.org/program/neig...
Chicago Jewish Historical Society editor Robert Nagler Miller has a book review in the September 2025 issue of Hadassah Magazine:
www.hadassahmagazine.org/2025/09/05/r...
We extend warm wishes to all our members and friends for a wonderful Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year 5786 - and a year of peace, good health, sweetness, and happiness.
Open House Chicago is coming up on October 18th and 19th.
There are many historic Jewish sites featured this year.
www.architecture.org/open-house-c...
***Printers Row Lit Fest this weekend, September 6-7***
THIS WEEKEND
40th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest
The 2025 Printers Row Lit Fest is set for Saturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7, 10AM – 6PM. Come Rain or Shine!
printersrowlitfest.org?fbclid=IwdGR...
Jewish book month is coming up in November!
The next issue of our quarterly journal, Chicago Jewish History, to be published in November, will be our annual Book Issue.
Join the Chicago Jewish Historical Society now and subscribe:
chicagojewishhistory.org/membership/m...
***The digital version of the Summer Issue of our quarterly journal, Chicago Jewish History, is available with color images.***
For a livelier reading experience, read the issue with the color images.
chicagojewishhistory.org/media/2791/9...
***Upcoming program: "Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities"***
Monday, September 8, 2025
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT/Chicago Time
Zoom
Learn more and register here: wrj.org/calendar/ros...
The Summer 2025 issue of Chicago Jewish History, published by the Chicago Jewish HIstorical Society (CJHS), is available online!
chicagojewishhistory.org/publications...
This is our beautiful logo, created by artist and founding CJHS member Roseann Chasman, z"l.
The title's biblical quote is from the prophetic reading that accompanies Eikev (Deuternomy 7:12 - 11:25), the Torah portion that was read in synagogues today, August 16, 2025.
***Robert's Fish Market (kosher) is Reopening***
Read this report about the store:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/06/30/r...
Congregation Shaare Tikvah, organized in 1947.
-Synagogue building at 5800 N. Kimball.
-Rabbi: Morris Gutstein.
-Merged with B'nai Zion (founded in Rogers Park) in 2002. Combined congregation closed in 2014.
www.flickr.com/photos/zol87...
Please see the below photos of our May 27 Rosenwald program, "From Sears to Eternity," co-hosted with the Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago at the Skokie Library.
The Greater Chicago Jewish Festival is this Sunday!
Visit the Chicago Jewish Historical Society table in the Green tent. We would love to meet you!
If you build it, they will schlep.
We have written about and toured Sterling and other Central Illinois Jewish communities.
Here is one of our articles about the region:
chicagojewishhistory.org/media/622/cj... p. 10-11
