Quincy Synagogue Turns Off The Lights — For The Last Time
One of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Illinois has closed its doors.
Rabbi Evan Moffic On New Book, The Happiness Prayer; The Importance Of Sleep For School
On the 21st: We talked to a Chicago-area rabbi about his upcoming book about drawing on ancient Jewish practices to find happiness even during difficult times. Plus, we learned about the importance of sleep when it comes to school success and how delaying high school start times can lead to several positive outcomes.
Thomas Mapfumo: The Lion of Zimbabwe; Interfaith Passover Seder
On the 21st: We talked with the legendary Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo, who's been in exile for 13 years. Plus, we learned about how two rabbis and an imam are bringing together people of different faiths through a Passover Seder dinner.
Campus Jewish Symbol Vandalized Again
University of Illinois police are searching for the person who knocked down a the giant decorative menorah outside of a Jewish cultural center on campus. As Hannah Meisel reports, it's the second time the menorah's been damaged this year
