Tuesday, December 20, 2016

A Not-So-Cookie Cutter Hanukkah

Excerpt from InterfaithFamily.com

By Jessica Tobacman

"We were late. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the aisles of Target, my husband and I were doing our version of stuffing stockings. We were running so fast we were practically sliding to try to fill his stocking and my festive Chinese takeout box before we left for his parents’ house." (read more)

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Young Adult’s Guide to the 2016 Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema

Excerpt from Oy!Chicago, Nov. 1, 2016 

By Jessica Tobacman


"Film fans take note: The 11th Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema kicks off today, Tuesday, Nov. 1, and runs through Nov. 13 with screenings at ArcLight Cinemas, 1850 Tower Dr. in Glenview, and in the city at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave." (read more)


New traveling exhibit sheds light on hunger

From JUF News, December 2016 issue 

By Jessica Tobacman