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The torah is taken out during the Shankman Family Bar Mitzvah.

People listen during the Shankman Family Bar Mitzvah.

The D'var Torah is given during the Shankman Family Bar Mitzvah.

The torah is taken out during the Shankman Family Bar Mitzvah.

Rabbi Barry Axler leads the Mason Shankman Bar Mitzvah.

People listen during the Shankman Family Bar Mitzvah.

Mason Shankman reads during the Shankman family Bar Mitzvah.

The torah is taken out during the Shankman Family Bar Mitzvah.

Our President, Lee Zoldan opens the press conference.on antisemitism in Chicago Public Schools.

Our President Lee Zoldan opens the Press Conference on antisemitism in Chicago Public Schools.

Jane Charney, Assistant Vice President, Local Government Affairs for the Jewish United Fund speaks about the rise of antisemitism in Chicago Public Schools.

Reporters await the start of the Press Conference on antisemitism in Chicago Public Schools.

Ald. Debra Silverstein of the 50th Ward speaks about the rise in hate in Chicago Public Schools.

Mira Rosenblum, a student from Jones College Prep speaks about her experiences with antisemitism at school.

Rebecca Weininger from ADL speaks to the rise of antisemitism nationally at the Press Conference on antisemitism in Chicago Public Schools.

Inna Tsimerman, a Jones parent discusses her family experience of how CPS has enabled hate in schools.

Sarah van Loon, the Regional Director of AJC Chicago condemns the rise of antisemitism in Chicago Public Schools.

Rabbi Michael Siegel of Anshe Emet Synagogue speaks and condemns the rise of antisemitism in Chicago Public Schools.

Peter Orner and Aviya Kushner after "Writing and the Art of Remembering." Photo courtesy of Alan Teller.

Aviya Kushner speaks during "Writing and the Art of Remembering." Photo courtesy of Alan Teller.

Peter Orner and Aviya Kushner autograph books after "Writing and the Art of Remembering."

The crowd enjoys "Writing and the Art of Remembering."

Peter Orner and Aviya Kushner speak to the crowd during "Writing and the Art of Remembering."

Peter Orner speaks during "Writing and the Art of Remembering."

Aviya Kushner speaks during "Writing and the Art of Remembering."

Aviya Kushner engages with the audience after "Writing and the Art of Remembering."

Members of the community enjoy dinner before the showing of Golda for Movie Club on Christmas Day 2023.

Our President Lee Zoldan addresses the crowd during Shalom Jazán!

The audience enjoys Shalom Jazán!

Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers sing during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman plays the guitar during Shalom Jazán!

The audience enjoys Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman sings during Shalom Jazán!

Hazzan Jonathan Kohan performs during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman offers a bracha to Hazzan Jonathan Kohan during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman installs Hazzan Jonathan Kohan during Shalom Jazán!

Hazzan Jonathan Kohan performs during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman conducts the Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman sings during Shalom Jazán!

The crowd enjoys Shalom Jazán!

The Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers perform during Shalom Jazán!

Hazzan Jonathan Kohan performs during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman conducts the Kol Zimrah Jewish Community Singers during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman, Hazzan Jonathan Kohan and Lee Zoldan speak at the end of Shalom Jazán!

Hazzan Jonathan Kohan sings during Shalom Jazán!

Cantor Pavel Roytman sings during Shalom Jazán!

The performers sing during Shalom Jazán! on December 3.

The crowd listens during Shalom Jazán!

Strawdog Theatre Company performs Hershel and the Hannukah Goblins.

Our President Lee Zoldan and Hazzan Jonathan Kohan speak and perform at the Ellen V. and Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series – Kristallnacht 85 Years Later at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Hazzan Jonathan Kohan performs at the Ellen V. and Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series – Kristallnacht 85 Years Later at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Our President Lee Zoldan and Hazzan Jonathan Kohan speak and perform at the Ellen V. and Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series – Kristallnacht 85 Years Later at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Hazzan Jonathan Kohan performs at the Ellen V. and Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series – Kristallnacht 85 Years Later at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Our President Lee Zoldan and Hazzan Jonathan Kohan speak and perform at the Ellen V. and Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series – Kristallnacht 85 Years Later at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Banner showing Hazzan Jonathan Kohan at the performance of the Ellen V. and Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series – Kristallnacht 85 Years Later at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Chicago Loop Synagogue members volunteer at JUF's Uptown Cafe!

Authors Elizabeth Graver and Rosellen Brown after "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown" stand in our main sanctuary after the program.

Authors Elizabeth Graver and Rosellen Brown after "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown"

Participants enjoy "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown."

Laura Zacks leads "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown."

Elizabeth Graver speaks during "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown."

Participants enjoy "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown."

Participants listen during "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown."

Laura Zacks moderates "Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown"

The crowd enjoys Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown.

The crowd is engaged with Imagining History: Two Novelists On History, Exile & Finding Home: A Literary Reading with Elizabeth Graver & Rosellen Brown.

Happy Participants enjoyed the Safety class with the Cook County Sheriff's Office.

Participants learn during the Cook County Sheriff's Office Safety course.

One participant takes part in the Safety Class with the Cook County Sheriff's office.

Lee Zoldan, President of the Chicago Loop Synagogue opens the ADL Midwest Press Conference on October 3, 2023.

David Goldenberg, Director of ADL Midwest speaks during their press conference on October 3, 2023.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks during the ADL Midwest Press Conference on October 3, 2023.

Dan Goldwin, Director of the JCRC Chicago speaks during the ADL Midwest Press Conference on October 3, 2023.

Paul Luu, CEO - Chinese American Service League speaks during the ADL Midwest Press Conference on October 3, 2023.

David Goldenberg, Director of ADL Midwest speaks during their press conference on October 3, 2023.

Paul Luu, CEO - Chinese American Service League speaks during the ADL Midwest Press Conference on October 3, 2023.

Dan Goldwin, Director of the JCRC Chicago speaks during the ADL Midwest Press Conference on October 3, 2023.

Franklin Sabes blows the shofar during Tashlich during the High Holidays in 2023.

Members of the synagogue led by Rabbi Aron Wolgel cast away their sins during Tashlich 2023.

Members of the synagogue cast away their sins during Tashlich 2023.