Lighting The Way To Peace

The very last act performed before bringing Shabbat into the home is the lighting of the Shabbat candles. While this mitzvah is considered one of the three primary mitzvot of a Jewish…

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Lighting The Way To Peace

The very last act performed before bringing Shabbat into the home is the lighting of the Shabbat candles. While this mitzvah is considered one of the three primary mitzvot of a Jewish…

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Right of Way

Smile when giving pedestrians, bikers or other drivers the right of way.

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Jews in the Land of Lincoln

The first known Jewish resident of what is now the state of Illinois was John Hays, a grandson of a New York Jew, who moved west to Cahokia in 1793. Hays was a farmer and trader, who, in…

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Jews in the Land of Lincoln

The first known Jewish resident of what is now the state of Illinois was John Hays, a grandson of a New York Jew, who moved west to Cahokia, IL in 1793. Hays was a farmer and trader who,…

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Right Way to Talk

Speak respectfully about all parts of the Jewish community, even if you disagree with their perspective.

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Which Way

Be aware of the direction Jerusalem is from your city. 

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Careful In Your Way

Make an effort to keep pride from directing your actions.

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Land of Discovery

Discover more about your Jewish heritage by learning about the history of Israel.

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The Way It’s Tied

Appreciate how every action in Jewish life, even seemingly mundane ones like tying a bow tie on Shabbat, potentially have implications under Jewish law. This Shabbat, the Jewish community…

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