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ViZion Chicago

Vizion is a network of Jewish professionals that come together bi monthly for professional development and networking. There are currently Vizion groups in Chicago and NY with one being established in LA. Members are expected to be active in the Jewish/Zionist/Israel world.

Meetings consist of professional development and opportunities to network.

On August 16, Chicago ViZion had a great meeting with Gusti Yehoshua-Braverman, co-chair for the Department of Diaspora Activities, WZO. Topic: Human Rights in Israel.

To learn more about ViZion and upcoming programs please contact AZM-Chicago

Chicago Past Events

Shalom Shlichim: October 26, 7pm

shalomshlichim Reception to welcome new Israeli Shlichim working in Chicago and surrounding communities.
Guest Speaker: Harvey Barnett, 2009 Award Winner of the Julius Rosenwald Memorial Award
RSVP to: badelberg@azm.org or 847.677.5949 for more information.

Environmental Crisis in Israel
June 16, 2009
Connect, 1330 N. Milwaukee, Chicago

FutureTense Chicago

On September 14th, the first FutureTense panel in Chicago, co-sponsored by AZM and PresenTense, addressed Arts & Culture.

Bring Israel’s Abducted Soldiers Home Now!

World Solidarity Day in Chicago

Students Advocate for Soldiers’ Release | View More Photos

UIC students in action
OCT. 30 — On a windy day at the University of Illinois at Chicago, students who wandered into the campus quad heard something that definitely was not the wind. It was Israeli music, and it was coming from a table where students were gathered around a large sign which read: “Bring Israel’s Soldiers Home Now: Gilad Shalit, Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev.”

Students who approached the table learned more about the Israeli soldiers who were abducted by terrorists and have been held in captivity for more than a year. They heard how the terrorists have refused to grant these young men the rights which are accorded to all prisoners by international law, including Red Cross medical treatment and the right to communicate with their families.

The students organized the event as part of World Solidarity Day, a global effort organized by the World Zionist Movement, Hagshama, and the Student Forum, which took place in 72 communities around the world on October 30.

Also as part of the day’s events, the students participated in a Lunch and Learn discussion of the abduction of the soldiers led by Deborah Fishman, National Program Director of AZM, and held a candlelit vigil for the soldiers and their families.

AZM Chicago

CHICAGO ANNUAL CONCERT

Honoring Rosalie and Phil Grad(z”l)
and Celebrating Tel Aviv 100

For the 17th year the American Zionist Movement – Chicago Region will feature an up and coming Israeli classical artist at our annual concert on November 29, 2009.

Join us in forging bonds of love and friendship between Jews in the greater Chicago area. This year’s featured artist is violinist and violist Tali Kravitz with accompanist Aglika Angelova.

Purchase your ticket now.

Dor Hemshech: $30.00

Donor: $60.00

Builder: $180.00

Sponsor: $300.00

Guardian: $600.00

Sustainer: $1,000.00

Upcoming Events

AZM Zionist Book Club: November 23, 7pm
“Beaufort” by Ron Leshem

beaufort We come together to discuss a book/ creative writing/ short story by an Israeli author (in English).
Organizer: AZM Chicago
Where: TBA
Contact: For more information contact badelberg@azm.org or 847-677-5949

AZM Israeli Movie Nights: Fall 2009 Series

Contact AZM Chicago

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Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions, comments or to request additional information about any of our programs and services.

Chicago Regional Office | 847-677-5949

American Zionist Movement- Chicago Region
10024 Skokie Blvd. #208
Skokie, IL 60077

AZM Staff in Chicago

Becky Adelberg | Director, Chicago Region

Jessica Wainer | Program Associate, Chicago Region