Ben Elterman has always been a multitasker. “I have a background in theater,” he said, “so I know how to get up in front of people and talk. I also have been a freelance writer, a screenwriter, and I ...

Jewish girl Me-Me introduces us to the Bat Mitzvah ceremony as she prepares to become a ‘Daughter of the Law’, learning to pray and to read the Torah in public.

The Springboard blog highlights the experiences of Jewish teens and Jewish teen professionals participating in community programs across Chicagoland and beyond. Dive into blogs about different Jewish ...

The Jewish ceremony can be the setting for a sharp look at growing up. But it has too often been used for glosses that ignore the rite’s deeper meaning. By Esther Zuckerman In the Jewish faith you ...