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6 months ago

Picture of the Day

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In a potent display of Jewish pride, Elad Strohmayer, Israel’s Consul General to the Midwest, joined Rabbi Mendy Turen of Chabad of Springfield, Illinois, and Governor JB Pritzker for the annual Menorah lighting at the Governor’s Mansion on the second night of Chanukah • Photos

illinois

3 years ago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Hosts Shluchim For Official State Menorah Lighting

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Chanukah in Springfield, Illinois was one for the books! On Thursday afternoon, the final night of Chanukah, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker hosted the Shluchim, Rabbi and Mrs. Mendy Turen, at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield for this year’s State menorah lighting • Full Story, Photos, Video

News

3 years ago

Illinois Mikvah Receives Much Needed Boost

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The Chabad Mikvah in Riverwoods, Illinois, has received a much-needed boost with a substantial construction material donation of $55,000. Elozor Raichik of Mikvah International was instrumental in securing this generous donation for the Mikvah • Full Story, Photos

illinois

3 years ago

Chabad of Springfield Moves Into New Building

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Over the weekend, Chabad of Springfield, IL, directed by Rabbi Mendy Turen, hosted a ‘Moved-In’ Event celebrating moving into their new building • Full Story, Photos

illinois

3 years ago

Illinois Senator Recognizes 11 Nissan As “Education Day”

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In a letter to Rabbi Mendy Turen, Shliach to Springfield IL. The junior senator from Illinois, Sen. Tammy Duckworth recognized Yud Alef Nissan as Education & Sharing Day, USA in honor of the 121st Birthday of the Rebbe. and added on regarding the special year of Hakhel “— a year of unity and spiritual growth” which we are in • Full Story

illinois

4 years ago

Top Senator Joins Chabad of Springfield for Menorah Lighting at Illinois Capital

Photos by Yisroel Rambach and Yossi Grimberg

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Senator Dick Durbin, the senior Senator from Illinois and the second-highest ranking Democrat in the Senate, joined Rabbi Mendy Turen of Chabad of Springfield, Illinois, for the Menorah lighting ceremony at the Old State Capitol on the first night of Chanukah • Photos