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The Jewish Out of Towner's Guide: JOOT's Guide to Chicago
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The Jewish Out of Towner's Guide. JOOT's Guide to Chicago. I am sure you've heard about us warm Midwesterners. All the kind, pleasant things they say are true: people in Chicago are warm, giving, caring folks who are very involved in. And very open to newcomers. If you're coming here for a visit or interested in staying long-term, you've picked the best of places. Good job! There are already three. 1 The Chicago Jewish News' Guide to Jewish Chicago. 3 The JUF's Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago. Presence...
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The Jewish Out of Towner's Guide: June 2007
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The Jewish Out of Towner's Guide. Monday, June 25, 2007. Passaic is a very heavy BT community that people consider "out-of-town" but isn't really so much (though, to give it credit, there are a decent number of people from out of town living there). It is a very warm community and the suburban-style setting and park in the middle are really nice. There are two main schools in Passaic, with a 3rd having just completed its first year. The Yeshiva Ktana is very right-wing and the largest school in Passa...