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Chicago’s Rebbe hotel myth finally debunked

Turns out, the legendary story about the Frierdiker Rebbe staying at Chicago’s iconic Drake Hotel in 1942 is just that—a legend! Despite years of retelling, every reliable source points to the Graemere Hotel, right in the heart of the Jewish community, as his actual residence. It’s wild how local history can get twisted, even when eyewitnesses and newspapers said otherwise. Why do you think the Drake story stuck around so long? Have you heard other local myths that turned out to be false? Let’s set the record straight together! #News #ChicagoHistory #JewishCommunity

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Michelle Jackson

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Hands-on Jewish learning is thriving in Cleveland

Cleveland’s Living Legacy Mitzvah Workshops are changing the way people connect with Jewish traditions—by rolling up their sleeves and diving right in. Whether it’s pressing olives for oil, crafting a shofar, or baking matzah, these workshops blend ancient rituals with modern STEM concepts, making learning meaningful for all ages. Rabbi Chayim Alevsky, who revived the program post-pandemic, believes that doing, not just listening, leaves a lasting impression. Imagine more schools, workplaces, and community centers opening their doors to these immersive experiences. How could hands-on learning transform your connection to culture or faith? #Religion #Cleveland #JewishCommunity

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Deborah Rogers

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Do You Check Your Horoscope? You’re Not Alone!

Did you know that 1 in 4 American Jewish adults check astrology or horoscopes at least once or twice a year? A new Pew survey found that 18% of Jews believe in astrology, compared to 27% of the general U.S. population. While astrology isn’t a core part of Jewish tradition, it’s popping up more in Jewish spaces—like At the Well’s Zodiac-inspired wellness work and J. newspaper’s “Astrolojew” column. The survey also found that 11% of Jews use tarot cards, and 4% visit fortune tellers occasionally. Most people say it’s just for fun (19%), while 8% look for helpful insights. Only 5% said they rely on these practices even a little for big decisions, and no one said they rely on them a lot. Are you into astrology, tarot, or just reading for fun? Let’s chat! #Astrology #JewishCommunity #Horoscopes #Tarot #JewishLife #Spirituality

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Lindsey Medina

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WWII Vets Honored in the Most Heartfelt Way

Did you see how the Jewish community in Russia marked 80 years since WWII? Instead of just parades, they did something super touching: house visits to surviving Jewish veterans, bringing gifts and making sure their needs are met. The most moving part? A 100-year-old vet put on tefillin for the first time ever during his Bar Mitzvah! Talk about honoring real heroes in the most personal way possible. #WWIIHeroes #JewishCommunity #NeverForget #ActsOfKindness #HistoryMatters #Culture

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Charles Richardson

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Campus Protests Stir Chilling Memories

A Holocaust survivor told the Senate that today’s anti-Israel campus protests feel eerily similar to the hate he saw before the Holocaust. Jewish seniors are feeling retraumatized, with over half worried about rising antisemitism. Lawmakers and experts are calling for more protections for Jewish students and institutions, including tougher campus rules and more security funding. It’s wild (and scary) that history feels like it’s repeating itself for so many people right now. #Antisemitism #CampusProtests #HistoryRepeats #JewishCommunity #SpeakUp #Education

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