Name: The Real Story of Chanukah
Start: 2025-12-17T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Congregation Kol Emeth

Congregation Kol Emeth

Join Hazzan Sarah Alexander as she explores The Real Story of Chanukah in our Judaic Studies with Hazzan Alexander program. This class will be on Zoom. The Zoom ID is 847 673 3370 and the password is 18. For questions and RSVPs please respond to <a href="mailto:office@kolemethskokie.org">office@kolemethskokie.org</a>.

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The Real Story of Chanukah

Join Hazzan Sarah Alexander as she explores The Real Story of Chanukah in our Judaic Studies with Hazzan Alexander program....

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Chabad of Evanston warmly invite the entire community to the Annual Public Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony.
This year’s celebration will be joined by Mayor Daniel Biss and Alderman Bobby Burns, and local politicians who will offer greetings and help light the giant public Menorah in honor of the Chanukah holiday.
The festive outdoor gathering will feature:
<ul>
 <li>Brand New 15-Foot Menorah</li>
 <li>Live Musical Performances</li>
 <li>A dazzling LED Robot Show</li>
 <li>A skilled Balloon Artist creating Chanukah-themed creations for children</li>
 <li>Traditional Chanukah treats, including dreidels, Sufganiot (doughnuts), and chocolate gelt</li>
 <li>Chanukah kits and menorahs available for attendees</li>
</ul>
The event is free and open to the public, and families with children are especially encouraged to attend.

Local Event: Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration

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Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration

Chabad of Evanston warmly invite the entire community to the Annual Public Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony.
This year’s...

Join Rabbi Barry Schechter explores music of many genres to cheer the spirt in our Music with the Rabbi program. This class is on Zoom. The Zoom ID is 847 673 3370 and the password is 18. For questions and RSVPs please respond to <a href="mailto:office@kolemethskokie.org">office@kolemethskokie.org</a>.

Local Event: Music with the Rabbi

Music with the Rabbi

Join Rabbi Barry Schechter explores music of many genres to cheer the spirt in our Music with the Rabbi program. This class is...

Join Hazzan Sarah Alexander as she explores Prayer Literacy in our Judaic Studies program with Hazzan Alexander. This class is on Zoom. The Zoom ID is 847 673 3370 and the password is 18. For questions and RSVPs please respond to <a href="mailto:office@kolemethskokie.org">office@kolemethskokie.org</a>.

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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the fourth and final production of its 2025 season, Annie, in the George Van Dusen Theatre, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, December 18 - January 4, 2026. Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan, is directed by Producing Artistic Director Kyle A. Dougan, choreographed by Mollyanne Nunn and music directed by Michael McBride. 
 
For more than a century, audiences around the world have been inspired by the story of Annie, the spunky, red-headed orphan whose unshakable optimism transforms everyone she meets, including billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Annie shines with some of the most beloved songs in musical theatre history, such as “Tomorrow,” “NYC” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” In this fresh reimagining, a modern city finds new light through Annie’s hope and determination, reminding us that love, generosity and courage can change even the darkest of days … and that home is where the heart dares to hope. 
 
The cast of Annie includes, in alphabetical order, is Catharina Araujo (she/her, Tessie); Diana Marilyn Alvarez (she/they, ensemble/U/S); Eric Amundson (he/him, ensemble/Sound Effects Man/others); Audrey Bucholz (she/her, Molly); Kristin Brintnall (she/her, ensemble/Bonnie/others, U/S Lily St. Regis); Jenny Couch (she/her, ensemble/Ronnie/others/U/S Grace Farrell); Eric Desnoyers (he/him, ensemble/Henry Morgenthau/others/U/S); Molly Dibble (she/her, Duffy); Riley Dominiak (she/her, ensemble/Connie/others/U/S); Marianne Embree (she/her, ensemble/Mrs. Greer/others); Quinn Frances (she/her, youth ensemble/U/S Molly); David Geinosky (he/him, Rooster Hannigan); Eliza Monté Gilbert (they/them, ensemble/U/S); Desiree Gonzalez (she/her, Grace Farrell); Jimmy Hogan (he/him, ensemble/U/S); Emily Holland (she/her, Lily St. Regis); J’Nae Howard (she/her, ensemble/U/S); Brielle Horwitch (she/her, Pepper/U/S Annie); Rebecca Hutchinson (she/her, youth ensemble/U/S July); Albert Johnston (he/him, ensemble/U/S); Léa Juat (she/her, Kate); Kylie Kaplan (she/her, youth ensemble/U/S Kate); Charlotte Keefer (she/her, youth ensemble/U/S Pepper); Katie Kotila (she/her, ensemble/U/S); Larrah Lambo (she/her, July); Allison Rose Macknick (she/her, ensemble/Mrs. Pugh/U/S Miss Hannigan); Michael Metcalf (he/him, Oliver Warbucks); Jojo Nabwangu (she/her, youth ensemble/U/S Tessie); Asia Posey (she/her, ensemble/Star to Be/U/S); Callan Roberts (he/him, ensemble/Bundles/Bert/others/U/S Rooster Hannigan); Katie Romanski (she/her, youth ensemble/U/S Duffy); Peter Ruger (he/him, ensemble/Drake/others/U/S); Bob Sanders (he/him, ensemble/Franklin D. Roosevelt); Elin Joy Seiler (she/her, Annie); Sarah Smith (she/her, Miss Hannigan); Raymond Cam Truong (he/him, ensemble/U/S); Korey White (he/him, ensemble/Dog Catcher/others/U/S Oliver Warbucks) and Teddy (he/him, Sandy/owner: Jojo Nabwangu).
 
Annie’s orchestra includes Linda Madonia (she/her, piano); Alison Tatum (she/her, violin/concert master); Emily Fischer (she/her, violin); Annika Porter (she/her), viola); Lewis Rawlinson (he/him, cello); Cara Strauss (she/her, reed 1); Lara Regan (she/her, reed 2); Eva Butcher (she/her, reed 3); Greg Strauss (he/him, trumpet 1); Amy Nelson (she/her, trumpet 2); Stephanie Lebens (she/her, trombone 1); Luke Malewicz (he/him, tuba/trombone 2); Mike Locker (he/him, guitar); Eric von Holst (he/him, bass); Justin Kono (he/him, drums) and Tina Laughlin (she/her, percussion).
 
Annie’s creative team includes Kyle A. Dougan (any pronouns, director); Mollyanne Nunn (she/her, choreographer); Michael McBride (he/him, music director); Andrew Lund (they/him, assistant director); Amber Wuttke (she/her, intimacy &amp; violence choreographer); Kathy Logelin (she/her, dialect coach); Erin McCarthy (historian and dramaturg); Alex Villaseñor (he/him, youth advocate); Rachel Rock (she/her, stage manager); Carolyn Goldsmith (she/her, assistant stage manager); Jacqueline Penrod (she/her, co-scenic designer); Richard Penrod (he/him, co-scenic designer); Nga Sze Chan (she/her, props designer); Rachel M. Sypniewski (she/her, costume designer); Kristen Brinati (she/her, wardrobe head); Alice Salazar (she/her, hair, wig and makeup co-designer); Melanie Saso (she/her, hair, wig and makeup co-designer); Chelsea Lynn (she/her, master electrician and board programmer); Anthony Churchill (he/him, media designer); Stephanie Farina (she/her, sound designer); Forrest Gregor (he/him, production sound engineer); Will Hughes (he/him, Andersonville Scenic Studios); Ben Lipinski (any pronouns, Andersonville Scenic Studios); Chris Chase (he/him, production manager) and Katie Meine (she/her, company manager). 
 
Tickets are now on sale from $19.50 to $106 with tickets for guests 25 years old and younger available at half-price at <a href="https://www.musictheaterworks.com/2025-season/annie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MusicTheaterWorks.com</a>.

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is being spotlighted on the Sherri Takiff Zirlin Community Art Wall located in the lobby of First Bank Chicago. The exhibit highlights the organization&rsquo;s foundational mission to accompany anyone in need, regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity.
Catholic Charities was formally established in 1917 to centralize and coordinate the myriad relief efforts that had served Chicago&rsquo;s poor since the 1840s. Over the last century, it has grown into one of the largest non-profit social service agencies in the United States, serving hundreds of thousands of individuals annually across Cook and Lake Counties.
The organization&rsquo;s mission is to fulfill the Church's role in the mission of charity by providing compassionate, competent, and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families, and communities, always grounded in the value and dignity of human life. This unwavering commitment to non-judgmental support is a cornerstone of their services, as Giving Hope Fund Participant Dianne shared: "I never had someone show me so much love and respect. They didn&rsquo;t judge me for who I am. And that showed me that no matter what goes on in my life, I can always come to Catholic Charities."
With a staff of nearly 800 employees and a vast network of volunteers, Catholic Charities&rsquo; work is organized around three core impact areas that offer critical, life-changing support across the region&rsquo;s most underserved communities:
<ol><li>Immediate Needs: Providing essential and wraparound services for people in crisis, including food, clothing, homelessness prevention, and emergency financial assistance.</li><li>Mothers &amp; Families: Offering holistic services that promote physical and psychological safety, wellbeing, and healing through family support, pregnancy and parenting assistance, and child development programs. For residents in their transitional housing programs, like House of Peace, the support extends beyond physical shelter to building vital community. As one former resident noted, "I have felt alone and isolated for a long time but experiencing companionship with others was one of the most valuable experiences for me and my children during my time in House of Peace. I found a community of support that I could lean on for help."</li><li>Seniors &amp; Housing: Creating dignified housing communities for older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities, alongside at-home and community-based services that foster independence and connection. Programs like Home Delivered Meals are essential for the health and financial stability of those on fixed incomes. As one Lake County recipient stated, "These healthy meals are needed. With seniors being on fixed incomes and medication costs so high, if you don&rsquo;t get the right balance, it can put you behind the eight ball. I thank God for Catholic Charities."</li></ol>
The Catholic Charities exhibit is located in the bank lobby and will be open to the public during regular business hours throughout the month of December. For more information about Catholic Charities or to sign-up for their newsletter, visit <a href="https://www.catholiccharities.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.catholiccharities.net/</a> or follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CCofChicago" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ccofchicago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccofchicago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CCofChicago" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. 
ABOUT SHERRI TAKIFF ZIRLIN COMMUNITY ART WALL
The Community Art Wall was created in 2019 and is dedicated in memory of Director, Sherri Takiff Zirlin. The Community Art Wall showcases novice artwork from local non-profit organizations and provides visibility to the various resources and services offered throughout the community. For more information call 847-432-7800 or visit <a href="http://www.firstbankchicago.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.firstbankchicago.com</a>.
ABOUT FIRST BANK CHICAGO
The Bank Chicago provides full-service banking solutions for commercial and consumer clients throughout Chicagoland. With over 65 years of banking history, First Bank ranks as one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago. Our experienced bankers utilize our personal service model to provide customized banking solutions without the bureaucracy of the megabanks. First Bank&rsquo;s deep culture of caring includes giving time, talent, and resources to all corners of our community. Our bank has been recognized as one of the &ldquo;Best Places to Work&rdquo; by Crain&rsquo;s Chicago Business for 8 consecutive years (2018-2025). In 2024, First Bank was recognized by American Banker as the #1 &ldquo;Best Bank to Work For&rdquo;. To learn more about the First Bank Chicago, visit <a href="http://www.firstbankchicago.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.firstbankchicago.com</a>

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