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Morning Briefing — Saturday Night, June 13, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Motzei Shabbos Edition═══════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════28 Sivan 5786Parashat Sh'lachShabbos Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzMolad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim═══════════════════════════════════════ZMANIM — JUNE 13, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:36 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:48 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:18:52 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:24 PMHavdalah (50 min): 9:17 PM═══════════════════════════════════════NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY═══════════════════════════════════════Issued: 8:37 PM CDT Saturday June 13, 2026 — Forecaster Ratzer (update); 3:24 PM by KJB (discussion)A cold front is sweeping through the Chicago area tonight, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms through midnight. Convection struggled this afternoon due to lack of low-level convergence and a cold pool from an upstream MCS. A DVN 00Z radiosonde showed 3,200 J/kg MUCAPE and 30 kts effective shear — supporting organized storms capable of wind/hail. Any severe threat ends from west to east with the front: Rockford first, Chicago near/after midnight. Post-frontal showers linger through daybreak Sunday.Sunday: Much cooler, breezy NW winds gusting 25-30 mph, highs in the low to mid 70s. Beach Hazard Statement for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches Sunday (3-5 ft waves). Monday: Tranquil. Tuesday-Wednesday: Active pattern returns; Wednesday is a day to watch for another significant severe weather event.═══════════════════════════════════════GLOBAL TEMPERATURE ROUNDUP═══════════════════════════════════════US High (Fri June 12): Death Valley, CA — 119°F (48.3°C) [WPC]US Low (Sat June 13): 25°F at Mackay ID, Foxpark WY, Stanley ID, Redfeather Lakes CO [WPC]World Airport High (June 13): Las Vegas McCarran — 108°FJerusalem: 33°C / 91°F (sunny)Tel Aviv: 26°C / 79°FTehran, Iran: ~98°F / 37°C (low humidity 24%)═══════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 13═══════════════════════════════════════On June 13, 1907, Tamarack, California recorded a temperature of just 2°F — the coldest June day in recorded US history. The high that day only reached 30°F, and the area was buried under 130 inches of snowpack after receiving 42 inches of snow between June 10-13.═══════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — WEEKEND JUNE 13-14═══════════════════════════════════════1. 51st Annual Wells Street Art Festival — Old Town Chicago, Sun June 14, free2. Riverside Arts Weekend (RAW) — Guthrie Park, Riverside, free, June 13-143. Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market — Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie, June 13-144. Shimmering Summer with Laura Doherty & Little Miss Ann — 11 AM & 12:30 PM, June 13-14═══════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════29 Sivan 5786Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM═══════════════════════════════════════FOOTER═══════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 14, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)═══════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════29 Sivan 5786 — Erev Rosh Chodesh TamuzParashat KorachRosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15 (30 Sivan) and June 16 (1 Tamuz) — two-day Rosh Chodesh═══════════════════════════════════════ZMANIM — JUNE 14, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM═══════════════════════════════════════NWS CHICAGO FORECAST SUMMARY═══════════════════════════════════════Issued: 6:38 AM CDT Sunday June 14, 2026 — Forecasters CMS/Izzi, NWS Chicago/RomeovilleScattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through mid-morning as cold front sweeps through. Ending west to east by late morning. Northwest winds gusting to 30 mph through sunset. Highs mainly in the low to mid 70s. Afternoon: Partly cloudy, quieter. Beach Hazard Statement in effect for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches (Lake and Porter County, IN) through this evening — dangerous swimming conditions.Tuesday: SPC Level 1 severe threat, mainly afternoon, eastern forecast area.Wednesday: Potential significant severe weather event. PWAT 1.5-2 inches. Torrential rain and flooding also possible. Wednesday night/Thursday: possible repeat dangerous swimming conditions at Indiana beaches if gradient strengthens.═══════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 14═══════════════════════════════════════June 14, 1903 — The Heppner Disaster, Heppner, Oregon. A cloudburst in the hills sent a flash flood roaring down Willow Creek. A 20-foot wall of water swept away a third of the town in minutes, killing 236 residents. One of the deadliest flash floods in American history.═══════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — SUNDAY JUNE 14═══════════════════════════════════════1. jBaby Chicago Bagels in the Park — 10 AM–12 PM, parks across Chicagoland, Free (JUF)2. Andersonville Midsommarfest (final day) — Andersonville neighborhood, Free3. Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby — 9 AM, Eldridge Park, Elmhurst, Free4. Wells Street Art Festival (final day) — Old Town Chicago, Free5. Pro Rodeo & Stampede — Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago═══════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — MONDAY JUNE 15 (ROSH CHODESH TAMUZ)═══════════════════════════════════════30 Sivan 5786 — First Day Rosh Chodesh TamuzAlos HaShachar: 3:20 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:35 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:03:00 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:08 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:28:14 PM═══════════════════════════════════════FOOTER═══════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comNot affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════════Today: 26 Sivan 5786Parsha: Sh'lachThis Shabbos: Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzMolad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakimRosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — June 11, 2026 / 26 Sivan 5786(Per Agudath Israel of West Rogers Park, N42°0'14")═══════════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:02 AMLatest Tefila: 10:18 AMChatzos: 12:50 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:28 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:26 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY═══════════════════════════════════════════HIGH-IMPACT SEVERE WEATHER DAY. NWS Chicago (forecaster Borchardt, issued 6:59 AM CDT) warns of multiple rounds of severe storms. Greatest threat: 4–11 PM. All hazards possible — tornadoes, destructive winds (70+ mph), destructive hail (2"+ diameter). Specific concern for strong to intense tornadoes (EF-3+) along and north of I-88, especially 4–8 PM. Surface low expected to deepen to lower-mid 990s mb (~29.23–29.29 inHg) lifting into central Wisconsin. MLCAPE locally 3,500 J/kg in warm sectorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Thank you for all those that support this podcast If you benefit from these episodes and are able to provide support- your help is greatly appreciated. Morning Briefing — Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════════Hebrew Date: 25 Sivan 5786Parsha: Shelach — The story of the Meraglim (spies). Kalev and Yehoshua stood firm with faith: "We are surely able to go up and take the land."Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026 (28 Sivan 5786)Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026Daf Yomi: Chullin 41═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar (Dawn, 16.1°): 3:22:08 AMMisheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:00:38 AMMisheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:10:33 AMHanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:54 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:39 AMSof Zman Shma (Magen Avraham): 8:26:39 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:35 AMSof Zman Tefila (Magen Avraham): 9:54:34 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50:25 PMMincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:22 PMMincha Ketana (Preferred Mincha): 5:16:08 PMPlag HaMincha: 6:51:02 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25:55 PMTzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 9:07:55 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)═══════════════════════════════════════════Issued: 2:42 AM CDT Wednesday June 10, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt⚠ KEY MESSAGE: Today and Thursday will be hot and humid with multiple rounds of severe storms. Thursday is the day of greatest concern.TODAY:• Morning: Dense fog near Lake Michigan shoreline (Dense Fog Advisory thru 7 AM near I-94). Marine fog clearing.• Midday: Heat index 95–100°F by noon. Mid-upper 80s.• Storm Window 1 (1–6 PM): Upper-level shortwave from central Plains. MLCAPE >3,000 J/kg, PWAT near 2", deep-layer shear 30–35kt. Outflow-dominant storm clusters, damaging to destructive winds 60–80 mph possible, mainly along/north of I-80.• Storm Window 2 (6–10 PM): Secondary shortwave. Possible QLCS tornadoes if bowing segment intersects outflow-reinforced warm front. Coverage decreases NW to SE evening.• Small Craft Advisory: 2 PM–9 PM, IL/IN nearshore waters.THURSDAY (Greater Concern):• Surface low deepens to lower 990s mb (~29.24 inHg), lifts into central Wisconsin.• Morning Window (11 AM–2 PM): Possible gravity-wave supercells from NE Iowa/NW Illinois. Damaging hail up to 2", destructive winds.• Afternoon/Evening Window (3–9 PM): MLCAPE >2,500 J/kg, effective shear >50kt. ALL HAZARDS: tornadoes (EF-2+ possible), damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding.• 0–1km SRH >300 J/kg — significant tornado parameter.• QPF: 3–7 inch widespread, pockets up to 8 inches. Flood Watch possible.FRIDAY–SATURDAY: Surface high. Upper 70s–80°F. Dry and pleasant. Relief.NEXT WEEK: Cool, expansive troughing, periodic rain chances, nothing severe.═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 10═══════════════════════════════════════════El Dorado, Kansas F4 Tornado — June 10, 1958At 5:45 PM, an F4 (possibly F5) tornado tore through El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. In approximately two minutes, it destroyed ~200 homes across a 45-block area, killed 15 people, and injured 50+. A car was thrown 100 yards into the air, crashing through a roof. A survivor found a broken record beside her after being flung 60 feet from her home — the record was titled "Stormy Weather."Sources: NOAA NWS Wichita; Grazulis, Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991═══════════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 10═══════════════════════════════════════════1. Toyota Movie Night at Gallagher Way — Zootopia 2 | FREE | Gates 6 PM, Movie 7:30 PM | N Clark St, Chicago IL 60613 (check storm timing before heading out)2. Movies in the Parks — Bartelme Park | Zootopia 2 | FREE | 8:45 PM | Chicago Park District3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr | FREE | Open daily4. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Fee applies5. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | FREE daily for kids | kidsbowlfree.com═══════════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 11, 2026)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar: 3:21:46 AMMisheyakir (Lenient): 4:00:22 AMMisheyakir (Machmir): 4:10:19 AMHanetz HaChama: 5:14:46 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:41 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:40 AMChatzos: 12:50:36 PMMincha Gedola: 1:28:36 PMShkiah: 8:26:27 PMNote: Tomorrow is Thursday — Shabbos times for Parshas Shelach will be in Thursday's briefing.═══════════════════════════════════════════Sources for this episode:Jewish Calendar & Zmanim- Hebrew date, Parsha, and Rosh Chodesh info: Hebcal.com (hebcal.com) and Chabad.org (chabad.org/calendar)- Zmanim with exact seconds for zip 60645: MyZmanim.com (myzmanim.com) | Also available at: OU Zmanim (ou.org/zmanim) and Chabad Zmanim (chabad.org/calendar/zmanim)- GRA & Magen Avraham opinions explained: chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/134527Daf Yomi- Today's daf confirmed: Dafyomi Advancement Forum (dafyomi.co.il)Weather Forecast- All forecast data sourced directly from the NWS Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion (AFD), issued 2:42 AM CDT, June 10, 2026, authored by forecaster Borchardt: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&site=lot- GOES-19 satellite information: NOAA GOES-R Program (goes-r.gov)- NWS Chicago Decision Support Briefing: weather.gov/lotWeather History — El Dorado, KS Tornado (June 10, 1958)- Grazulis, Thomas P. Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991. Environmental Films, 1993.- TornadoTalk.com summary: tornadotalk.com/el-dorado-ks-f4-tornado-june-10-1958/- NOAA Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS), June 1958Zmanim & Map ReferenceLocation coordinates (N42°0′10″, W87°42′0″) verified via Windy appAgudath Israel of West Rogers Park: 2801 W. Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645 | aywrp.orgWeather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker (except Shabnos, Saturday)plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. When it is actually verified it will usually say so in the episode description. The Youtube and 24/6 platforms are difficult to update should there be a mistake. The most up-to-date podcast could be found on speaker.comShould you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month atspreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #severeweather #Shelach #WestRogersPark #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaThis episode includes AI-generated content.
Morning Briefing — Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════════Hebrew Date: 24 Sivan 5786Parsha: Beha'alotcha• Aharon HaKohen kindles the Menorah• Journeys of the Jewish people in the wilderness• Laws of Pesach Sheni — the second Passover opportunity═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AMMisheyakir (Earliest Talis/Tefillin): 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:15 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50 PMMincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)═══════════════════════════════════════════Issued: 3:12 AM CDT Tuesday June 9, 2026 | Forecaster: BorchardtToday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, mid-upper 80s. Isolated afternoon showers possible, mainly south. PWATs near 2" (tropical moisture). Generally manageable.Tonight: MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, shear >30kt — Level 1 of 5 severe storm risk. Isolated storms possible as convective cap weakens. 30-40% PoP.Wednesday (BIG CONCERN): Two storm windows: - 2–6 PM: EML breaks, possible supercells north of I-88. MUCAPE >5,000 J/kg, shear 25-30kt. SPC Level 2-3 of 5. - 6 PM–midnight: Cold front squall line, training/flash flood risk, tornado risk possible. Heat indices approaching/locally exceeding 100°F. Upper 80s–low 90s.Thursday: SPC Level 3 of 5. MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, 0-3km SRH >300 J/kg. All-hazard threat: tornadoes, destructive winds, hail, flash flooding. Hottest day south of I-80.Friday–Saturday: Relief. Surface high, upper 70s–80°F.Next week: Expansive troughing, cool, periodic storm chances.═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 9═══════════════════════════════════════════1972 Black Hills / Rapid City Flood — June 9, 1972Nearly stationary thunderstorms dumped up to 15 inches of rain in 6 hours over the Black Hills of South Dakota. Canyon Lake Dam failed at 10:45 PM, sending a wall of water through Rapid City. 238 killed, 3,057 injured, 1,335 homes destroyed, $165 million in damage (~$1.23 billion today).Source: NOAA NWS Rapid City | USGS═══════════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 9═══════════════════════════════════════════1. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Open today | Admission required | brookfieldzoo.org2. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | Participating bowling centers | FREE for kids daily | kidsbowlfree.com3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago | Open daily | FREE admission4. Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E Washington St | Open daily | FREE5. TOMORROW (June 10): Gallagher Way Outdoor Movie — Zootopia 2 | Next to Wrigley Field═══════════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 10, 2026)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:22 AMMisheyakir: 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AMChatzos: 12:50 PMMincha Gedola: 1:28 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════NOTE: No Shabbos times today — this is a Tuesday episode.Next Shabbos: June 13, 2026 | Parshas Sh'lach | Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzRosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is ranked #10 on FeedSpot's "20 Best Weather Podcasts" list (updated June 3, 2026).New morning briefings every day at 7 AM local time. Historical weather episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Chicago, Illinois#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #forecast #Jewishtimes #WestRogersPark #WeatherWithEnthusiasmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 7, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsHEBREW DATE & PARSHA22 Sivan 5786 | Parashas Beha'alotchaParsha highlights: Aaron kindles the menorahBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Chicago Community Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 4, 2026Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hebrew Date: 19 Sivan 5786 | Parshas Beha'alotchaAlos HaShachar: 3:25 AMMisheyakir: 4:03 AM (standard) | 4:09 AM (machmir/stricter — fulfills all opinions)Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AMLatest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMLatest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PMMincha Gedola: 1:27 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:04 PM (20 min before shkiah — Chicago minhag)Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM (50 min after shkiah — Chicago minhag)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hot and humid conditions dominate Chicago and the region through this week and weekend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front is expected to bring thunderstorm chances late weekend. High heat indices possible Friday and Saturday.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━MULTI-CITY FORECASTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Lakewood, NJ: Fri 91°F | Sat 95°F | Sun 89°F (storms after 2 PM, 30% chance)Newark Airport: Fri 93°F | Sat 95°F | Sun 87°F (storms after 2 PM, 30% chance)New York City: Fri 83°F | Sat 85°F | Sun 84°F (storms after 2 PM, 40% chance)Baltimore, MD: Fri 93°F | Sat 96°F | Sun 91°F (storms possible)Death Valley, CA: Fri 115°F / 46°C — tonight's LOW: 88°F!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━COMMUNITY — MAZEL TOV━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• Cheryl & Bruce Leon — new granddaughter born to Ilana & Rabbi Shimon Langer• Ami Gavant — recipient of the Ida Crown Yehudi HaTov Award• Penina Benjamin (Class of 2026) — 1st Place, National Chidon HaTanach• William Moscovitch — completing a Daf Yomi siyum• David & Tikva Levitt — Bar Mitzvah of son Moshe• Lois Lefton — birthday blessings• Simcha & Sarit Lefton — warm wishes from the community━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━COMMUNITY — BD"E (CONDOLENCES)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• Sorah Shoshana bas Avrohom a"h — passed May 29, 2026• Dr. Harold Heyman z"l — passed May 25, 2026• Jonathan Wolf z"l — passed May 5, 2026• Bob Corin z"l — passed May 4, 2026• Avis Lee Neiman a"h — passed May 17, 2026 (age 83)• Laura Hope Weisbach a"h — passed March 13, 2026• Roger B. Perry (age 83) — yahrtzeit June 4• Gerald Lehrfeld — yahrtzeit June 5• Gerald Abrams (age 81) — yahrtzeit June 5━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SCHOOL NEWS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• Arie Crown Hebrew Day School — 8th Grade Graduation: THIS SUNDAY, June 7• Skokie Yeshiva (HTC) — Final exams June 5Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Chicago Morning Briefing — Friday, June 5, 2026Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━20 Sivan 5786 | Erev Shabbos | Parshas Beha'alotcha━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AMMisheyakir (standard): 4:02 AM | Misheyakir (machmir): 4:12 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AMLatest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMLatest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AMChatzos: 12:49 PMMincha Gedola: 1:27 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Tonight at 8:04 PM (20 min before shkiah — Chicago minhag)Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM (50 min after shkiah — Chicago minhag)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Issued: 6:51 AM CDT Fri Jun 5, 2026 | Forecaster: BorchardtA complex storm system brings waves of showers and thunderstorms today through Sunday, with a few storms potentially severe this afternoon — especially north of Interstate 80. An MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex) approaching from Iowa may produce supercell structures, and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out N of I-80 early this afternoon. Areas south of I-80 will see warm, breezy conditions with highs in the low-mid 80s. Dew points rise toward 70°F by this evening — very humid. Tonight brings another round of storms with MUCAPE 2000-3000 J/kg and flash flood risk. Saturday: clearing by afternoon, mid-upper 80s. Heat builds toward mid-upper 90s next week.Key pressure conversions: 925 mb = 27.3 inHg | 700 mb = 20.7 inHg━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — June 5━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━June 5, 1916: Devastating tornado outbreak strikes Missouri and Arkansas — 125 lives lost in a single day, including 83 in Warren, AR alone.June 5, 1917: Extraordinary disk-shaped hailstones 6–10 inches in diameter reported near Topeka, KS, accompanied by a tornado.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — Chicago Metro, June 5━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• FAME Center Day Off School Camps — 9 AM, 1319 S State St, Chicago• Lincoln Park Zoo — Free, 10 AM–5 PM• Shedd Aquarium — 9 AM (great indoor option if storms arrive)• Chicago Cultural Center — Free, open today• Museum of Science and Industry — Hyde Park, open today━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 6 (ZIP 60645)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AMMisheyakir: 4:02 AM (standard) | 4:11 AM (machmir)Netz HaChama: 5:15 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:02 AMLatest Tefila: 10:18 AMChatzos: 12:49 PMMincha Gedola: 1:27 PMShkiah: 8:23 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Tags: weather, zmanim, Chicago, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, West Rogers Park, Shabbos, Erev ShabbosProduced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With EnthusiasmNew episodes daily for Chicago | Thursdays for Baltimore, Lakewood NJ, Borough Park, JerusalemBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 4, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHAToday is the 19th of Sivan, 5786 — יט' סיון תשפ"וThis Shabbos: Parshas Beha'alotcha (Numbers 8:1–12:16)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026 (ZIP 60645)Source: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=60645&sec=1Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:25 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AMLatest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMLatest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AMChatzos (Halachic Noon): 12:49 PMEarliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:27 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES — This WeekendSource: https://www.hebcal.com/hebcal?v=1&cfg=json&maj=on&min=on&mod=on&nx=on&year=2026&month=6&ss=on&mf=on&c=on&geo=zip&zip=60645&M=on&s=onHadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:03 PM (20 minutes before sunset, Chicago minhag)Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM (50 minutes after Saturday sunset)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARYSource: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0Issued: 6:36 AM CDT, Thursday June 4, 2026 | Forecaster: CarlawWEATHER SUMMARY: Today is warm, dry, and breezy with upper-80s temperatures and elevated fire danger as relative humidity falls toward 25%. Southwesterly winds gusting to 25 mph push heat all the way to the lakeshore. Rain and thunderstorms return Friday with a Low Level Jet (LLJ) driving nocturnal storm development Friday night into Saturday. General Level 1 of 5 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (ERO) for the region Friday–Saturday. Uncertainty remains high regarding storm coverage and placement.Key Terms:- High pressure: Dome of sinking, stabilizing air creating dry/warm conditions- LLJ (Low-Level Jet): Fast ribbon of low-altitude wind that intensifies at night and fuels storm development- ECMWF: European forecast model, considered among the most accurate globally- Shortwave trough: Small dip in the jet stream that triggers storm development- CAPE: Convective Available Potential Energy — fuel for thunderstorm intensity- MUCAPE: Most Unstable CAPE — maximum storm fuel in the atmospheric column- ERO: Excessive Rainfall Outlook — NWS's forecast of flooding rainfall risk (1-4 scale)- Corfidi vectors: Used to estimate storm motion relative to mid-level winds (training risk indicator)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES — Today, Thursday June 4, 20261. CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL (Starts Today!) 201 E. Randolph St., Millennium Park, Chicago Runs: Thursday June 4 – Sunday June 7, 2026 Cost: FREE Source: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/chicago-blues-festival/2. LINCOLN PARK ZOO 2400 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago (Lincoln Park neighborhood) Hours: Weekdays 8 AM – 5 PM Cost: FREE — no reservations needed Highlights: New river otter "Mystie," penguin feeding at 2 PM, seal training at 11:30 AM Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/visit/3. NAVY PIER — SKYLINE SESSIONS 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago Today: Thursday, June 4, 2026 Live music event on the pier with lakefront views Source: https://navypier.org/pier-events/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — On This Date, June 4On June 4, 1877, an F4 tornado touched down just west of Mount Carmel, Illinois — about 160 miles south of Chicago — and swept northeast directly through the town of Mount Carmel in Wabash County. The tornado destroyed 20 businesses and 100 homes, killing at least 16 people and injuring 100 more. In that era, there were no radar systems, no storm warnings, and no forecasting infrastructure — communities had no warning whatsoever. Source: Wilson Weather History / glenallenweather.com━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 5, 2026 / 20 Sivan 5786Source: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=60645&sec=1&date=2026-06-05Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:24 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AMLatest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMLatest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AMChatzos (Halachic Noon): 12:49 PMEarliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:27 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Produced by Kol Simcha ProductionsWeather With EnthusiasmWest Rogers Park, ChicagoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Morning Briefing — Wednesday, June 3, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARASHA18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Wednesday, June 3, 2026• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM• Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:26 PM• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PMSource: Hebcal API (hebcal.com) — ZIP 60645━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARYAnother gorgeous day inland with highs in the mid-80s. Surface high pressure building east over lower Michigan keeps skies clear and winds light. Lake cooling confined to immediate shoreline. Afternoon humidity drops into the 20s (%) inland — quite dry for early June. Rain and storms return Friday as a shortwave trough approaches. Fire weather watch possible Thursday due to low humidity, gusty southwest winds, and dry vegetation.NWS Chicago AFD issued 6:17 AM by forecasters Carlaw and Doom.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY — June 3, 1980Grand Island, Nebraska was struck by six simultaneous tornadoes that moved in a counterclockwise loop — an almost unprecedented event. Five people were killed, over 200 injured. The unusual storm motion made this a landmark case study in tornado meteorology and dynamics, studied by researchers for decades.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — Chicago Metro, Wednesday June 31. Maggie Daley Park Play Garden — Free, open all day | Mini golf 10 AM–8 PM | 337 E Randolph St, Chicago2. Garfield Park Conservatory — Free admission | 4.5 acres of plants under glass | 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago3. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Free for Illinois residents Wednesdays | Butterfly haven | 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago4. Millennium Park — Free Lunchtime Concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Noon–1 PM | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:25 AM• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:03 AM• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM• Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:27 PM• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━VOICES IN THIS EPISODE• Brian (ElevenLabs) — Opening, Zmanim, Weather History, Closing• Sarah (ElevenLabs) — Weather Summary, Tomorrow's Zmanim• Adam (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (technical sections)• Rachel (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (continued)• Matilda (ElevenLabs) — Kids Activities━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━PRODUCTION NOTES• Background music: "Glass Beads" by Blue Dot Sessions• Audio speed: 1.1x• Produced by Kol Simcha Productions#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #forecast #Jewishtimes #WestRogersPark #ChicagoWeather #KolSimchaProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
MORNING BRIEFING — Tuesday, June 2, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions─────────────────────────────────────────────────Your complete daily briefing for West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) — including zmanim, a fully annotated National Weather Service Chicago forecast discussion, a special weather history moment, family activities in the Chicago metro area, and tomorrow's zmanim.─────────────────────────────────────────────────IN THIS EPISODE:☀️ TODAY'S ZMANIM (June 2, 2026 / 17 Sivan 5786)• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:03 AM• Latest Tefila (Gra): 10:18 AM• Chatzos: 12:49 PM• Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:26 PM• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:20 PM
West Rogers Park vs. O'Hare Model ComparisonEpisode title West Rogers Park vs. O'Hare: Computer Model Weather ComparisonShort description An audio model-comparison episode based on the attached Windy and NOAA screenshots from early Sunday, May 24, 2026.The episode compares West Rogers Park/West Ridge with O'Hare Airport using ECMWF, ICON, Meteoblue, NAM, HRRR, and HRDPS guidance, with emphasis on Sunday morning rain, lake-influenced temperatures, fog/low clouds, and the warmer inland recovery at O'Hare. Timestamp breakdown · 00:00 - Opening: model comparison for West Rogers Park, West Ridge, and O'Hare · 00:20 - Main question: what the computer models show locally · 00:38 - Headline: Sunday morning wet period, then improvement · 01:00 - Local-detail setup: lake influence versus inland warming · 01:22 - West Rogers Park/West Ridge: cooler NOAA-style signal · 01:50 - O'Hare: warmer inland profile and afternoon recovery · 02:12 - O'Hare ECMWF: rainy morning, then upper-70s recovery · 02:42 - O'Hare ICON and Meteoblue: lighter rain but same timing idea · 03:05 - O'Hare NAM: stronger morning rain signal · 03:21 - West Ridge model comparison begins · 03:42 - West Ridge ECMWF and ICON: morning showers, cooler afternoon · 04:12 - West Ridge Meteoblue: lighter winds, fog/low-cloud concern · 04:34 - NAM, HRDPS, and HRRR: timing agreement but rainfall spread · 04:58 - Practical forecast for West Rogers Park and West Ridge · 05:22 - Practical forecast for O'Hare · 05:42 - Memorial Day and Tuesday: cleaner, warmer model agreement · 06:00 - Midweek uncertainty and bottom line Cover captions used · MODEL COMPARISON · West Rogers Park vs. O'Hare · Computer models · ECMWF • ICON • NAM • HRRR • HRDPS • Meteoblue · West Ridge / West Rogers Park: Cooler lake influence • fog/low clouds possible · O'Hare Airport: Warmer inland recovery • upper 70s Sunday possible · Sunday morning window: Showers and embedded thunder favored early · Hashtags #WestRogersPark #WestRidge #OHare #ChicagoWeather #WeatherModels #WindyApp #ECMWF #ICONModel #NAMModel #HRRR #HRDPS #Meteoblue #LakeMichigan #LakeBreeze #WeatherPodcast #ChicagoNorthSide #AviationWeather #RainForecast #ThunderstormChance #MeteorologyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha
Title: BlackBerry Winter and Complex Forecasts00:00 - 00:18: Podcast Introduction: Weather With Enthusiasm00:19 - 01:23: Unseasonably Cold Air & BlackBerry Winter Forecast01:24 - 02:27: Frost Advisory, Hard Freeze Potential & Dew Point Discussion02:28 - 03:28: Lightning Strikes, Dry Air & Complex Forecast for Farmers03:29 - 04:32: Warm-up on Shabbos, Dry Air & Thunderstorm Chances South04:33 - 05:33: No Cold Air After Tonight, Agricultural Impact & Pilot Forecast05:34 - 06:38: West Coast Warmth, Chicago Rain Chances & May Outlook06:39 - 07:49: Drought Development & Musical Credits07:50 - 08:50: Background Sound Effects & Harry Carey Reference08:51 - 09:50: West Rogers Park Temperature Analysis & Computer Model Accuracy09:51 - 10:25: Optimistic May Outlook, Immediate Forecast & Closing#WeatherWithEnthusiasm#BlackBerryWinter#FrostAdvisory#HardFreeze#Meteorology#ChicagoWeather#UpperMidwest#WeatherForecast#Farmers#DewPoints#LightningStrikes#UrbanHeatIsland#ComputerModels#WeatherOutlook#ClimateChange#MayWeather#SevereWeather#StormPredictionCenter#WestRogersPark#DroughtConditionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
West Rogers Park Model Check: NAM 5 km Leads the Pack00:00 Intro00:15 What the models agree on00:35 Why NAM 5 km looks strongest01:05 Meteoblue and ECMWF comparison01:35 Why ICON may be too warm01:55 Final model ranking02:10 Bottom line forecastA quick hyperlocal model breakdown for West Rogers Park in Chicago. Today's pick is the NAM 5 km for the near-term forecast because it should handle lake-breeze cooling and small neighborhood wind shifts better than the broader global models.#WestRogersPark #ChicagoWeather #HyperlocalWeather #WeatherModels #NAM5km #Meteoblue #ECMWF #ICONModel #LakeBreeze #LakeMichigan #NorthSideChicago #IllinoisWeather #WeatherPodcast #LocalForecast #ChicagoForecast #CoolWeather #SpringWeather #ModelComparison #WeatherUpdate #ForecastBreakdownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Model Verification: West Rogers Park Temperature Forecast Review This episode analyzes the accuracy of various weather models (ICON, Meteo Blue, HR DPS, HRRR, NAM) in predicting temperatures for West Rogers Park and West Ridge from Friday night to Sunday morning. While no single model was perfect, ICON and Meteo Blue demonstrated the best overall performance due to their steady guidance. HR DPS excelled in predicting Saturday's daytime warm-up but struggled with overnight lows, while HRRR and NAM consistently underpredicted daytime temperatures. #WeatherForecast #ModelVerification #WestRogersPark #TemperatureAccuracy #WeatherAnalysisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
West Rogers Park Hyperlocal Forecast: Breezy Showers, Warm Monday, Cooler Week Ahead Get your hyperlocal West Rogers Park, Chicago weather breakdown! Monday is your warm day, possibly feeling summer-like, but watch for Monday night/Tuesday thunderstorms with a higher severe risk south of the area. The rest of the week trends cooler than normal with periodic rain chances.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
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Widespread Frost by Friday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
Episode breakdownPart 1 — Why dewpoint matters more than air temperature, and the math of why a 36°F low with a 39°F dewpoint produces dew, not frost.Part 2 — Wet-bulb temperature as the pro forecaster's tool, and why surfaces can touch the wet-bulb value rather than the air temperature on calm clear nights.Part 3 — The big surprise: why wet soil cools harder than dry soil. All three mechanisms — evaporational cooling, higher emissivity (0.95–0.98 wet vs. 0.88–0.92 dry), and the surface coupling effect that lets wet soil's bulk heat reservoir actually pull cold deeper rather than rebounding at the skin.Part 4 — The river paradox: moisture pump versus drainage trap, and the five factors that determine which wins (wind, water-vs-air temp, valley shape, season, watershed size).Part 5 — Concrete contrast: Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire (narrow, wooded, modest evaporation, drainage wins) vs. Kankakee River at Kankakee (broad floodplain, strong evaporation, no cold sink, moisture wins). Then Antioch and the Chain O'Lakes, with the explanation of why small inland lakes don't protect like Lake Michigan does.Part 6 — Tonight's frost map across the LOT CWA: high-confidence frost in Antioch and Lincolnshire, moderate confidence in rural McHenry/DeKalb/Lee/Iroquois/Newton/Jasper, and confident "no frost" in the urban Chicago neighborhoods, lakefront suburbs, and Kankakee city. With the explicit reassurance that West Rogers Park porch tomatoes are safe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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00:00 - West Rogers Park Weather Challenges01:02 - Computer Model Temperature Forecasts02:09 - MeteoBlue & Other Global Models03:12 - MeteoBlue's Thunderstorm Prediction04:15 - Comparing West Rogers Park to Brookfield Zoo05:17 - High-Resolution Thunderstorm Activity06:23 - Thunderstorm Complex Development07:28 - Intense Storms & Precipitation Outlook08:39 - Rainfall Accumulation Projections09:40 - Chicago Rainfall & Tornado Risk10:50 - The Elusive Triple Point11:54 - Triple Point Discrepancies12:55 - Dry Line Intensity & Model Consistency13:55 - Severe Weather Threat for Monday14:57 - Uncertainties in Storm Development16:00 - Heavy Rainfall & Flood Risk16:47 - Live Tornado Warnings (Oklahoma/Missouri)17:57 - Tornado Safety Instructions18:58 - More Tornado Warnings & Affected Areas20:01 - Storm Shield App & Storm Weakening21:03 - Summary of Severe Weather Threat22:17 - Scenario 1: Early Activity & Southern Threat23:18 - Scenario 2: No Morning Activity & Northern Threat24:19 - Timing, Winds, & Aviation Concerns25:21 - Safety Apps & Warning Systems**Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
00:00 - Introduction & Moderate Risk AreaDiscussion of the SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook, highlighting the moderate risk for severe thunderstorms across Missouri and Illinois, and the potential for strong to intense tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, and large hail.01:07 - Afternoon & Evening Forecast:Details on atmospheric conditions becoming unstable, strong wind shear, and the development of discrete surface-based supercells with potential for strong tornadoes and large hail. Transition to clusters and lines with widespread damaging winds.02:08 - Northern Illinois & Chicago Area Outlook: Analysis of the lower but not zero severe risk for northern Illinois and Chicago, emphasizing less instability but strong wind shear. Possibility of isolated hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes. Local takeaways for West Rogers Park.**Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
00:00 - Introduction & The Forecasting Challenge01:01 - Morning Temperature & Model Performance02:05 - Afternoon Temperature Forecast & Model Nuances03:06 - Understanding MedioBlue & HRRR for Dynamic Conditions04:17 - National Weather Service Concerns: Wind & Severe Weather05:18 - West Rogers Park Specific Forecast & Key Observations06:21 - Final Recommendations & Dynamic Forecast SummaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
00:00 - Initial Forecast & Key FactorsCooler forecast lean for West Rogers Park Temperature range: 59-64°F (possibly 65-67°FMost likely high: 62-63°F Rain & thunder still possible (late morning/midday, late afternoon/evening)Windy conditions (southeast/south-southeast flow) Non-thunderstorm wind burst concern (midday-early afternoonSignificant severe weather risk (wind, hail, heavy rain, fast-changing conditionsTornado risk favored south of immediate North Side01:05 - Model Analysis & Interpretation European, GFS, Icon models similar (around 54°F) HRRR slightly cooler (52-53°F) NAM model potentially too cold (46°F, suspected lake influence) European/global guidance handled morning temperature well High-resolution models (HRRR, HRDPS, NAM) better for afternoon storm timingNAM may be mishandling lake edge temperatures MediaBlue potentially too warm for specific location 02:07 - MediaBlue & Model StrengthsMediaBlue: blended, post-processed forecast (uses AI/statistical correction) Today's weather is complex (lake edge, outflow, warm front, severe weather) MediaBlue as one input; discount if warm outlier HRRR trusted for storm timing, wind bursts, rain, severe risk HRRR: 3km, hourly updated, convection-allowing, radar assimilation03:12 - Forecast Details & TimingWest Rogers Park stays cooler than inland suburbs Late morning: mid-upper 50s, possibly near 60°F Midday-early afternoon: 58-62°F (showers/clouds); 62-64°F (break) Mid-late afternoon: 61-64°F (most likely); 65-67°F (possible) Evening: showers & thunderstorms Severe weather depends on warm front & instability Two wind/storm concerns: midday non-thunderstorm wind burst (noon-3 pm), late afternoon/evening thunderstorm risk (4 pm-11 pm)04:13 - Nowcasting Tips for West Rogers Park Track your own thermometer (every 30 minutes) Compare West Rogers Park to nearby locations (Lincolnwood, Evanston, Wilmette, Morton Grove, O'Hare) Watch wind direction (east/southeast for cool; south/southwest for warm)Sudden strong gust after rain = possible wake low wind burstWatch dew point (40s/low-mid 50s = lower tornado risk; 60s = warm front/instability warning) Watch radar and warnings (models can be off by a few miles near the lake)05:17 - Bottom Line & PrecautionsForecast for West Rogers Park: 62-63°F (main call), range 59-65°Take severe weather seriously (late afternoon/evening) Watch noon-3 pm for non-thunderstorm wind burst Bring in loose outdoor items Check warnings, use thermometer, and local wind direction #Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
00:00 - West Rogers Park Temperature Forecast: Cooler Than Expected01:02 - Model Analysis: Why HRRR is Key Today02:08 - Severe Weather Outlook: Damaging Winds & Hail ThreatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
00:00 - Introduction & West Rogers Park's Unique Forecast Challenge00:32 - Model Overview & Temperature Forecast (Cooler Models)01:04 - Temperature Forecast (Warmer Models & Practical Outlook)01:28 - Precipitation Chances & Rain Gear Advisory01:46 - Severe Weather Risk: Overview & Main Threats02:06 - Non-Thunderstorm Wind Gusts & Tornado Threat Nuances02:29 - Summary for West Rogers Park & Important Reminders#Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
**Chapter Breakdown:** 1. **West Rogers Park's Weather Conundrum:** Explores why West Rogers Park's location makes accurate weather forecasting difficult, especially regarding lake breezes and temperature fluctuations. (0:00-0:30) 2. **Monday's Severe Weather Threat:** Details the "enhanced risk" for severe weather on Monday between 4 PM and 10 PM. (0:30-1:05) 3. **Severe Weather Preparedness:** Offers crucial advice on how to stay safe and informed during severe weather events, emphasizing multiple warning sources. (1:05-1:20)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
If you live in West Rogers Park, near the lake, this podcast isn't just a weather report – it's your essential daily guide. Beyond the detailed Zmanim and Sefirah counts, the hyper-local weather forecast accounts for the unique lake effect, giving you the accurate, nuanced information you need to plan your day. Forget generic forecasts; this is tailored for you, providing critical insights like lake breezes, fog risks, and even funnel cloud possibilities in your immediate vicinity. Stay informed, stay prepared – especially when every degree and every minute matters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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This podcast is engaging, highly detailed, and passionate—perfect for weather enthusiasts! Technical meteorology (pressure drops, dew points, synoptic setups) is mixed with practical impacts (blizzard warnings, power outages, flash freeze risk). The global perspective (Australia heat, Dead Sea flooding) adds a nice touch.The following is ADHD-friendly formatting! The idea is to make text easier to scan by bolding key words and phrases, breaking up long blocks, and using clear structure. Chapter 1: Midwest Powerhouse Storm Alert00:00 – Introduction and overview of the powerful winter storm00:36 – Rapid intensification of the storm and barometric pressure drop01:20 – Blizzard conditions and snowfall predictions for the Upper Midwest01:53 – Snow-to-water ratios and impact on snowfall totalsChapter 2: Regional Forecasts & Extreme Temperature Swings02:21 – Specific snowfall forecasts for Minnesota and blizzard warning details02:44 – High winds and power outage risks03:07 – Storm energy explained by temperature contrast03:25 – Extreme temperature differences across the storm system03:52 – St. Louis, Missouri: Dramatic temperature drop and flash freeze potential04:29 – Flash freeze concerns for the Upper Midwest and Chicago areaChapter 3: Chicago Area Weather & Upcoming Systems04:54 – Thunderstorm and severe weather risk for Illinois, including Chicago05:30 – Hail and brief tornado potential05:54 – Heavy rain as the main issue for Chicago06:17 – Snowfall expectations for Chicago06:30 – Minor clipper system and lake effect snow potential06:59 – January 5th-6th: Organized system and potential East Coast powerhouse storm07:32 – Lake effect snow in Chicago: Rarity and historical recordsChapter 4: Long-Term Outlook & Global Weather07:56 – Bitterly cold air and upcoming arctic air masses08:35 – Two-week weather patterns: Resemblance to La Niña08:58 – Confidence in forecasts and areas with drastic temperature drops09:35 – Australia: Extreme heat and unique "Sheep Grazer Warning"10:40 – Marble Bar, Australia: Continued high temperatures11:00 – Flood warnings in the Dead Sea region and Tel AvivChapter 5: Detailed Forecasts & Closing Remarks11:20 – High dew point air and its impact on storm intensity11:42 – Severe weather risk and tornado possibility for the Midwest12:00 – West Rogers Park, Chicago: Detailed forecast for the coming days13:49 – Lake feeding and East Coast storm setup14:02 – Sunrise/Sunset and geographical details for Chicago14:15 – Rain accumulation forecasts for Chicago14:27 – Thank you, warm weather enjoyment, and return of winter14:53 – Heavy snow for Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan; Western New York snowstorm15:24 – Podcast outro and music creditsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
A man and a young boy were hospitalized after being struck in a hit-and-run crash late Sunday in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood.
A man and a young boy were hospitalized after being struck in a hit-and-run crash late Sunday in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood.
A man and a young boy were hospitalized after being struck in a hit-and-run crash late Sunday in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Readers of TraditionOnline.org have been following our week-long series COVID+5,where we've been exploring the lasting impact of the pandemic on Jewish education, communal life, and spirituality. Through the insights and reflections of a diverse group of authors we've considered how COVID reshaped our synagogues, our communal celebrations, our Yeshiva high school and elementary schools, and our relationship with God and each other. In this episode of our podcast, the guest editor of that series, R. Yehuda Halpert, conducts a reflective conversation on the changes that have occurred in this past half-decade in our religious and educational institutions, communal trust, as well as the emotional and spiritual struggles experienced by individuals during the pandemic. He talks with the six authors in the series, all of whom draw on their experiences as mental health professionals, educators, administrators, and spiritual leaders to look back on the Spring of 2020, and to consider where we're holding now. Read the series introduction and all the columns here. In the first segment of this episode we hear from Gila Muskin Block, executive director and co-founder Yesh Tikva, an organization dedicated to working with couples navigating the challenges of infertility, and Dr. Carl Hochhauser a pediatric psychologist who is also on the counselling and teaching staff at Yeshivat HaKotel. Together they focus on the emotional and spiritual struggles experienced by individuals during the pandemic. The episode then transitions from the individual to the communal, focusing on our schools, synagogues, and the broader Jewish community, as we're joined by Rabbis Josh Kahn (Torah Academy of Bergen County), Daniel Korobkin (BAYT, Toronto), Leonard Matanky (Congregation K.I.N.S. of West Rogers Park, and Dean of Ida Crown Jewish Academy) and Larry Rothwachs (Beth Aaron, Teaneck). The participants revisit aspects of the COVID pandemic and its post-pandemic consequences all the while challenging and sharpening each other's formulations and conclusions. Watch a video recording of the conversations. TRADITION thanks Yehuda Halpert for initiating this project. Explore more on these themes in his recent book, Speaking to an Empty Shul: Timeless Lessons from Unprecedented Times, a rabbinic diary describing his time leading Cong. Ahavat Shalom in Teaneck throughout the pandemic years.
0:00 - Mark Cuban chipping in: you never see Trump around strong, intelligent women 14:41 - Snelling on West Rogers Park shooting, announcing hate crime and terrorism charges 31:45 - Young Turks' Ana Kasparian rips Biden over "garbage" comment 52:21 - Dude sues Hooters for discrimination 01:08:50 - The Spectator's Washington editor, Amber Duke, breaks down the ground games for the Harris & Trump campaigns and says it will be the American voter who determines the better strategy. Amber is also the author of The Snowflakes' Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media 01:27:58 - GOP Spokeswoman, Elizabeth Pipko, offers the Trump campaign's closing message to voters. Follow Elizabeth on X, who is also a model, author & activist @elizabethpipko 01:44:53 - Founder of CIO Perry International Capital Partners, James Perry, goes over the October jobs numbers 02:02:40 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00 - Snelling on the West Rogers Park shooter 11:21 - Trump campaign video featuring Alexis Nungaray 25:53 - Walz & AOC play Madden 25 47:32 - Field Marshall Tim's China doll 01:01:32 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:05:20 - MAHA Alliance ad: making women register for the draft...whatever you do don't vote blue 01:24:23 - Assabiya Wins Every Time 01:27:40 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, reacts to Brandon Johnson backtracking on campaign promise. Check out Ted's latest at wirepoints.org 01:43:19 - Long time Chicago radio personality and author of Broken Mary: A Journey Of Hope, Kevin Matthews, discusses his new book Mary's Roadie: My Travels with Mary the Mother of Jesus. Follow Kevin's journey with “Broken Mary” OurLadyoftheBroken.org 02:06:08 - Daniel Henninger, deputy editor of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page: Democrats Run a Bait-and-Switch in the 2024 Senate ElectionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House Warming Podcast, Episode 023: Entwining Greenspace: Community Action To Counter Urban Heat Island Effect with Jimmy Kern of Network 49. In this episode, Sarah talks with Jimmy Kern about Network 49's Environmental Justice Committee, the committee's plan and the way that vine trellises can mitigate the urban heat island effect.Jimmy is chair of Network 49's Environmental Justice Committee. He has also had these experiences:1976-80: Botany minor, University of Pennsylvania1975-77: Established and coordinated a community garden in West Philadelphia1980- 82: Agronomy MS, Penn State University1983-85: Development Sociology coursework, Cornell University (rural stratification and land tenure in Tanzania)1985 - 2008: Travel in East Africa1986-89: MEd, Temple University; High School teaching in North Philadelphia1990- 2009: High School teaching, Cove School, Northbrook; Developed and supervised prairie restoration project on North Branch of the Chicago River2010-2011: Chemistry coursework, Northwestern University2012-2016: High School teaching, Richards Career Academy, Back of the Yards, Chicago; Developed and supervised greenspace project adjacent to the school2013 -2015: Member of Greater Englewood Urban Task Force2013- 2015: Member of Roseland-Pullman Urban Ag. and Community Garden Network; Member of Institute for Community Affairs2014-2015: Graduate-level coursework on sustainable food systems, Duke University; Volunteer at Duke Campus Farm; Member of the Duke University's Food Research Working Group; Volunteer with SEEDS, an urban agriculture program in Durham; Researcher for Rural Advancement Foundation International 2016 to present: Tutoring immigrants and refugees in Rogers Park, West Rogers Park, and Edgewater (Pan African Association; RefugeeOne; Centro Romero) He also makes fine furniture and cabinetry (hand-crafted joinery)! Support the Show.
Four waves of thunderstorm potential move through Chicago over the next 24 hours. Round 2 & 4 are the only one's expected to materialize. Round 2 has the most significant severe risk but for lakeside counties it will be wave 4 including West Rogers Park. This episode discusses the details. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
Four waves of thunderstorm potential move through Chicago over the next 24 hours. Round 2 & 4 are the only one's expected to materialize. Round 2 has the most significant severe risk but for lakeside counties it will be wave 4 including West Rogers Park. This episode discusses the details. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
Four waves of thunderstorm potential move through Chicago over the next 24 hours. Round 2 & 4 are the only one's expected to materialize. Round 2 has the most significant severe risk but for lakeside counties it will be wave 4 including West Rogers Park. This episode discusses the details. In Iowa wave 3 will pose the most significant weather threat. Wave 2 will also have a severe weather potential. Wave 1 is from warm front, Wave 2 is from fading dry line, wave 3 is from outflow of wave 2 and wave 4 is from systems cold front. Dust Storm possible in Kansas over areas that do not receive precipitation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.
BrownTown on BrownTown. Join Caullen and David as they celebrate BnB's 100th episode with guest hosts and homies Samantha Grund-Wickramasekera and Camille Williams. Sam is a long-time listener and SoapBox board member while Camille was one of the first podcast guests. As collaborators and friends of BrownTown, they have seen the podcast and SoapBox as a whole grow over the years and detail that as they lead a reflection on where the podcast has been, where it is, and where it's going. Here's to 100 more!GUESTSSamantha Grund-Wickramasekera is a proud Chicago native and Chicago Public School graduate who grew up in West Rogers Park. She graduated summa cum laude from DePaul University with a double major in political science and women and gender studies, with a minor in LGBTQ studies. Samantha became a Double Demon when she attended DePaul's College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor and a Healthcare Law certificate in 2017. Since then, she has served as the senior judicial law clerk to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama in the Circuit Court of Cook County and as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois. Currently, she serves as an appellate judicial law clerk to the Honorable Cynthia Y. Cobbs in the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, where she reviews and decides state-based criminal and civil appeals. She also serves as an adjunct professor at DePaul's College of Law, focusing on appellate advocacy. Samantha has served as a board member on Soapbox's Board of Directors since 2020 and has authored various editorials for the organization. Finally, Samantha is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and the daughter of a Sri Lankan immigrant. She is proudly brown, Jewish and intersectional, loves lifting weights and playing soccer, will judge a restaurant entirely on the quality of its French fries, and is the mother of the best doggo in the world, Hallo Mahalo.Camille Williams is a South Side resident, a community member whose foundation is built on advocacy. Camille is currently studying Health Science at Rush University and is the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Lead at Chicago Votes.Mentioned Episodes:Ep. 7 - Public Health & The Death Gap ft. Jessica PuriEp. 8.3 - Sexism in Mixed CompanyEp. 14 - Chi DNA: Electoral & Radical Politics ft. Camille WilliamsEp. 19 - Happy Father's Day ft. Larone EllisonEp. 25 - *LIVE AT DEPAUL* Chi DNA: Exile, Refuge, & Displacement ft. Jessica Puri & Heavy CrownzEp. 29 - Code Switching ft. Heavy CrownzEp. 37 - Public Health 2.0 ft. Le Greta HudsonEp. 53 - Police Abolition ft. Ariel AtkinsEp. 95 - HomeThe Collective Freedom Project (2021)Whiskey & Watching (2022-Present) CREDITS: Intro music Celebration by Kool & The Gang and outro instrumental Weakest Link by Woozy & GENTA. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles. Episode photo by Aidan Kranz. Listen to all the episodes on your chosen podcast application and SoapBoxPO.com/Podcast for more information.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support
Joining Jesus in the Restoration of All Things:Week Five With Ted KimTed Kim has been pastoring in churches for more than 20 years. First as a worship pastor, and now as senior pastor in Chicago at the Evanston Vineyard. Ted has done ministry in Washington, California, and New York, plus overseas in places like the United Kingdom, Africa and the Middle East. Ted is passionate about proclaiming the beauty of Jesus and stewarding the formation of our desires toward God, so that we can all flourish. Ted first attended and interned at the Evanston Vineyard in the 1990s, while he was earning a bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Chicago. Ted also holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is married to Brittany, an Old Testament scholar, and they live with their three children in West Rogers Park.
Also in the news: A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases being investigated; Alsip man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime at Lake in the Hills bakery; Air and Water Show starts this weekend and more.
Also in the news: A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases being investigated; Alsip man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime at Lake in the Hills bakery; Air and Water Show starts this weekend and more.
Also in the news: A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases being investigated; Alsip man pleads guilty to anti-gay hate crime at Lake in the Hills bakery; Air and Water Show starts this weekend and more.
The intersection between business and Judaism raises intriguing questions about the compatibility of religious values with profit-driven endeavors. Explore how Judaism's emphasis on social justice, ethical conduct, and communal responsibility can guide entrepreneurs and business leaders in navigating ethical challenges and cultivating integrity in the competitive world of capitalism. Discover the potential harmony or tension that arises when business and Judaism converge. Chaz Volk, the charismatic host of Bad Jew, engages in thought-provoking conversations about the role of Judaism in business with Rabbi Baruch Tuman. Tuman founded Raise Your Bar, which is known for emphasizing the importance of consistency, transparency, and spirituality in the corporate world. Delve into how Tuman integrates his Jewish values, champions honesty, and authenticity, and fosters trust among his team, clients, and partners. Uncover the spiritual dimension of business as Tuman infuses his work with a higher purpose, elevating his business practices to create a profound impact. About Rabbi Baruch Tuman: Baruch was born and raised in Arroyo Grande, California (the Central Coast). After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in political science, he made his way to Israel to seek a greater understanding of his Jewish heritage. He remained in Israel for nine years and, while there, received his rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits. From 2013 to 2016, Baruch worked as a rabbi/educator on the DePaul, UIC, and Loyola campuses in Chicago. For the past seven years, he has been serving as an educator and teacher for Jewish professionals and adults with the Ember Foundation & TORAHUB. He primarily meets people for one-on-one sessions in their offices or nearby coffee shops and he has monthly and bi-monthly group classes. Many classes are held online. Baruch has a passion for teaching and giving all Jewish people a license to better understand their own heritage. He believes wholeheartedly that apathy toward Judaism is rooted in Jewish illiteracy. Baruch would assert that knowledge is so much more than just power. Jewish youth have opportunities to engage and learn about Judaism and Baruch strives to give Jews of all ages similar learning opportunities, regardless of background and observance level. In addition to his non-profit work, Baruch started Raise Your Bar LLC to help business owners and entrepreneurs grow their company revenue and profits by providing business coaching. He uses proprietary applications, Profit Acceleration Software™, vetted and used by thousands of small to midsize businesses to enhance their bottom line. Baruch loves coaching people in their businesses which inevitably allows him to discuss and help in other life areas such as marriage, dating, child-rearing, interpersonal interactions, life purpose/meaning, etc. Baruch currently lives in West Rogers Park, Chicago with his lovely wife, Judith, and their four delicious children. Contact Rabbi Baruch Tuman here: baruchtuman@torahub.org www.torahub.org baruch@raiseyourbar.live www.raiseyourbar.live www.linkedin.com/in/baruchtuman Connect with Bad Jew: Join our online community HERE: https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod
Summer expands into South Illinois next week as Spring warmth overtakes even West Rogers Park on May 9th
Summer expands into South Illinois next week as Spring warmth overtakes even West Rogers Park on May 9th
https://docs.google.com/docume... Unknown 0:00 A historical Arctic outbreak over the Gulf Coast from two years ago. 2021 there is a one minute introduction and then the podcast. The following podcast was given February 14, the year was 2021. It was right before the 18th and snowstorm that hit West Rogers Park 10 inches at O'Hare Airport. More importantly, this is right was given during the Arctic outbreak over one of the coldest Arctic outbreak over Texas winter storm across the Gulf Coast. Every county in Texas was under a winter storm warning. This podcast is hard to find. It's a rarity. It happened to have become popular on YouTube. So I've placed it onto here. I hope everybody enjoys. There's an enormous amount of other very interesting facts that take place throughout this podcast, including fascinating stuff going on in Africa in Mexico and throughout the rest of the world. Unknown 1:13 strong storm system of 29.5 inches located over in the southern Missouri area. Moving across southern Illinois is producing a major winter storm across parts of Texas and even Arkansas, Louisiana. These are states going all the way down to the Gulf Coast. Some of these areas have not seen winter storm warnings for years Brownsville Texas is under a winter storm warning Believe it or not. That's really amazing. It's the first time in 10 years. Some of these places in Texas are seeing the coldest temperatures since 1989. And some of them are seeing the coldest temperatures in over 100 years. Oklahoma temperatures dropping under 10 below. Very, very cold air arctic air making it all the way down to Houston, Texas, the temperatures dropped down to 12 degrees. By Tuesday morning and Houston, Texas that's super cold temperatures going down into the 20s in New Orleans. But the main story for tonight is the snow storm and the ice storm freezing rain, sleet and snow throughout probably the entire state of Louisiana. And throughout Texas freezing precipitation is even expected all the way down into Brownsville, Texas. Some of those places which were in the mid 90s, just a week ago or two weeks ago, are now going to be getting freezing precipitation. It's quite an amazing today's high temperature. This is totally remarkable. High temperature today was 94 degrees in three different cities in Georgia. Now the National Weather Service says the high was 90 in a place in Florida. But there are actually three different cities in Georgia that hit 94 degrees. These are cities which were which are ahead of the storm system, and they are under south winds. Another thing to keep in mind is that we're already in mid February. That means we're about seven weeks off of the Winter Solstice. So the ultraviolet index in the sun is really heating up right now. In fact here in Chicago in January, the highest they can ever get to is a one. But now it's already at a three and a three you could already get suntan and stuff like that. So by the end of this week, when the warmer temperatures come in which by the way, we are getting warmer temperatures here in Chicago and we're even going to get some sunshine. The forecast ultraviolet index here in Chicago is actually going to be a three and many people could get a suntan when the ultraviolet index is at that level. In any case, the rest of the country we have winter storm warnings all over the place. Really all over the place. storm track has gone a little bit further Northwest than originally thought yesterday. The storm is also stronger than we then what was originally thought yesterday. Therefore Chicago has been placed in a winter storm warning eight to 12 inches of snow. Luckily Alma, I believe everyone agrees to this. Eight to 12 inches of snow higher amounts are also possible. And here's the deal. The Chicago area is about to get snow with with a snow to water ratio of 20 to one or as the Northern Indiana National Weather Service puts it anywhere between 18 to 22. To one we don't get snow like that very often. I think we haven't getting snow like that over the past week. It's super powdery stuff. About two tenths to four tenths of snow of water equivalent is what's expected in places like in northern Indiana, that would bring snow totals up between four and eight inches here in Chicago. They are expecting a heavy Lake ABand Lake pant. What is it? A lakes heavy Band of Lake snow to set up right across the city of Chicago. It's going to start off in Northwest Indiana tonight. But it's gradually going to move west. Sometimes those things do that. They move west and it's actually going to set up right over the Chicago area. And if that does, those things are not always so predictable. But, or at least their predictions are not always so accurate. But you have to realize we have extremely cold air going over the waters of Lake Michigan. So whatever does happen, the snow is going to be heavy, really heavy. If there should be a band of Lake effect snow that sets up over our area, you could expect have the lake effect snow, probably tomorrow morning six or 7am. There also might be another band of heavy snow moving in tomorrow evening. It could be that some of the precipitation may stop during the day tomorrow, total storm accumulations again between now and Tuesday morning, eight to 12 inches, but some areas will be getting higher amounts. And the reason why the amounts are so high is two reasons. It's number one, the snow to water ratio is very, very high. So this stuff piles up real quick. Some areas like beginning snowfall rates of one to two inches in our number two, it's the lake effect. The actual storm is for the most part, it stinks south of us, the higher the highest amounts of 812 inches are basically in central Illinois. And they kind of go down and then it goes back up towards 12 inches here in the Chicago area. We're gonna see lots of wind. By the way, there's a blizzard warning, which is in effect for Texas right now, areas in Texas are under a blizzard warning. It's the only place in the country, which has a blizzard warning right now, with the most dangerous warnings right now in effect, they're probably the air quality alert, which continues to be in effect for Fairbanks, Alaska. And the avalanche warning, which is in effect for several areas in Utah. At least it's that National Weather Service. That's the Salt Lake City National Weather Service that is reporting these avalanche warnings, they don't make the avalanche warnings. It's some other organization that does that. But they are reporting it. Now here, I would say the two most remarkable things of the weather today and yesterday. Number one, I mentioned 94 degrees in three different cities in Georgia. It's mid 90s. And we're holding in the month of mid February. And you know what? If it's going to be in the mid 90s? They need a round of applause Unknown 7:22 and a chair. Okay, so it's mid 90s. In those three cities, Texas, I don't know what to do about that. The whole state is under a winter storm warning does is that a round of applause because they're scared. I'm sure they're scared. But a lot of people are probably really happy because they don't really get to see snow so much. But this year, they have been getting a lot of snow over there. So we're not going to do a round of applause for them. But in any case, out on the West Coast, we have serious heat that's going to be starting to build throughout this week. By the end of the week, temperatures are going into the low 90s in Palm Springs, California. Now, there's also by the way, another storm system. This one's actually stronger and deeper, which will be developing in the middle part of this week. I don't know if it's going to be hitting Chicago or not. It probably won't. Or if it does probably just the northern edge. That's what I think. But in any case, that storm system is going to be intensifying to a barometric pressure of 29.3. The chances are the majority of the energy of that storm is going to be taking shape on the east coast. It's going to ship it's going to shift over to the east coast from the Louisiana area. I think what is important to do, I don't know if it's important or not, but we have let me get it right here. I have there's some cities here, which there's some remarkable stuff. Okay. The cities Whitesburg, Georgia, the high temperature today was 94 degrees. Tonight it's going down to 43. The high tomorrow 49 degrees. So today's high was 94. Tomorrow's 49. Tomorrow night going down to 30 degrees. And then Tuesday night going down to 25 degrees. Temperatures back into the mid 60s. By a week by next Tuesday a week. Next week. Okay, that's Whitesburg, Georgia, the 94 degrees is what's most remarkable. I would be very curious to see if they had humidity over there because Georgia usually gets humidity but I wonder like how can you hit 94 With humidity this time of the year? Well, you never know. Okay, now. We're going to quickly mention Wolfsburg, Germany, nothing that amazing but in Wolfsburg, Germany. They're also getting snow. I don't know how much but the snow it looks like we'll be changing over to rain. The low this morning was 11 degrees. Temperatures are going to become much warmer as the week goes on temperatures rising into the mid 50s. And that's nothing really that remarkable some of the hotspots in India is starting to get hot again in in ahamed a bad med the bad India, temperatures going up to 96 degrees by next week. Compare that to Aurora Illinois, where tempera
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Also in the news: Ambulance runs return to Provident Hospital in Bronzeville after more than a decade; 17-year-old Glenview choir died after collapsing during a rehearsal; 1 year after his passing, ID of 'John Doe' remains a mystery and more.
Also in the news: Ambulance runs return to Provident Hospital in Bronzeville after more than a decade; 17-year-old Glenview choir died after collapsing during a rehearsal; 1 year after his passing, ID of 'John Doe' remains a mystery and more.
Local West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois Weather 10-6-22. Transitioning From Warm To Cold --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weather-with-enthusiasm/support
Local West Rogers Park, Chicago, Illinois Weather 10-6-22. Transitioning From Warm To Cold --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/weather-with-enthusiasm/support
Also in the news: Two women are hospitalized in critical condition after being wounded in a shooting in West Rogers Park; Lakeview pro-choice church vandalized; Suburban schools part of national program to get more children to ride bikes and more.
Also in the news: Two women are hospitalized in critical condition after being wounded in a shooting in West Rogers Park; Lakeview pro-choice church vandalized; Suburban schools part of national program to get more children to ride bikes and more.
Also in the news: Two women are hospitalized in critical condition after being wounded in a shooting in West Rogers Park; Lakeview pro-choice church vandalized; Suburban schools part of national program to get more children to ride bikes and more.
Also in the news: Investigators hoping new image can lead to break in case of boy who disappeared from Gary 7 years ago; City shuts down Andersonville restaurant over alleged violations, twice; Police, feds team up to seize weapons, drugs in the mail and more.
Also in the news: Investigators hoping new image can lead to break in case of boy who disappeared from Gary 7 years ago; City shuts down Andersonville restaurant over alleged violations, twice; Police, feds team up to seize weapons, drugs in the mail and more.
Also in the news: Investigators hoping new image can lead to break in case of boy who disappeared from Gary 7 years ago; City shuts down Andersonville restaurant over alleged violations, twice; Police, feds team up to seize weapons, drugs in the mail and more.
Also happening today, a 9-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle Wednesday night in West Rogers Park on the North Side; Indiana residents are going to be getting refunds from the state after better-than-anticipated growth in tax revenue; and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Also happening today, a 9-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle Wednesday night in West Rogers Park on the North Side; Indiana residents are going to be getting refunds from the state after better-than-anticipated growth in tax revenue; and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Also happening today, a 9-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding his bicycle Wednesday night in West Rogers Park on the North Side; Indiana residents are going to be getting refunds from the state after better-than-anticipated growth in tax revenue; and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's episode, we're on with Shine Gidla, Associate Pastor of our West Rogers Park location, and he is sharing on the book of Nahum.
Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Phil Adams, aAssociate Churchplanting Pastor for West Rogers Park, and he is sharing on Acts 6-8.
Our two esteemed hosts take us from the troughs of Italy to the Orthodox ghettos of West Rogers Park, Chicago
Casi las tres cuartas partes de los casos de coronavirus en Chicago han sido entre afroamericanos y latinos, con el West Side de la ciudad particularmente afectado, de acuerdo con los datos revelados por la ciudad sobre el brote, especificado por edad, raza, vecindario y condición subyacente. El 40 por ciento de las infecciones por COVID-19 se encuentran entre las personas de raza negra y el 32 % entre los latinos. El mayor número de enfermos por coronavirus se han registrado en el oeste de la ciudad, el vecindario de West Rogers Park y, en menor medida, los lados sur y suroeste, precisa la información del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago. La tasa de mortalidad entre los afroamericanos de Chicago hasta el 29 de abril fue tres veces mayor que la de los blancos, mientras que los latinos los seguían en número pero más cerca de los blancos. La ciudad Chicago representa alrededor del 40 por ciento de los casos confirmados de Coronavirus en todo el estado, precisan los datos abiertos para la consulta pública. Más de la mitad de los resultados positivos de las pruebas se ubican en residentes de edades entre los 30 y 60 años, sin embargo, las muertes se concentran entre los mayores de 60 años, y el 92.6 por ciento de los que mueren poseen una condición médica preexistente. Los grupos de edad de 40 a 59 años han sido los más afectados en la categoría de casos comprobados de infección, seguidos de los grupos de 30 a 39 y en tercer sitio los de 60 a 69, y más bajo entre los mayores de 70 años. Sin embargo, en el caso de las muertes por coronavirus en Chicago, el mayor número han sido residentes con más de 70 años de edad, el 58.9 por ciento del total, seguido del grupo de 60 a 69 años, con el 19.6 por ciento de muertos. Las cifras publicadas indican que el COVID-19 está golpeando algunas partes de Chicago mucho más fuerte que otras. Sin embargo, si bien el número total de casos se duplicó cada cuatro días después de la orden de quedarse en casa que el gobernador J.B. Pritzker emitió por primera vez, la tasa a la cual las muertes se duplican actualmente es un poco más lenta que la tasa de casos confirmados, los cuales se duplican cada 16 días.
Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with Shine Gilda, a member of the West Rogers Park teaching team, and he is sharing about God's purpose and Genesis 46-50.
Throughout this season, we wanted to create something consistent that would help add even a little sense of rhythm to life. And so, to do that, we’ve temporarily altered our use of this podcast. We'll be posting a short devotional every day. On today's episode, we're on with member of the West Rogers Park teaching team, Shine Gidla, and he is sharing about the hope we wait with and Philippians 3:17-21.
On this week's episode, we will be talking about setting our minds on the Spirit and what it can look like to follow the Holy Spirit's leading in an increasingly post-christendom society. This week, we are on with Associate Church Planting Pastor from West Rogers Park, Phil Adams, and he will be telling us what got cut from his sermon on Romans 8:1-11.
Etzion Foundation's Jubilee Conference Panel, April 7, 2019, NYC IS INCREASING ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA AND EUROPE A THREAT TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES? Moderated by: Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph ‘88, Senior Vice President, Yeshiva University Panel Participants Mr. Moishe Bane ‘77, President, Orthodox Union Rabbi Dr. Leonard Matanky, Rabbi of Congregation K.I.N.S of West Rogers Park, Dean of Ida Crown Jewish Academy, and past president of the Rabbinical Council of America Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis ’76, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth
We trace one synagogue’s migration, from the Maxwell Street neighborhood to North Lawndale to West Rogers Park.
We talk identity! We talk mental health! We talk West Rogers Park! Dem Youth bruh!
Scott Turow, best-selling author of 13 books, out with new novel set against Balkan conflicts, raised Jewish in West Rogers Park, former federal prosecutor, tells the Chicago Sun-Times in "Face to Faith" podcast that he understands “the spiritual elements that move so many other people and, of course, I feel them too, but I don’t put the same name on it.”
Shalom Klein serves as Director of Communications for The S4 Group, a full-service government affairs firm. As Vice President, Shalom has grown, managed and developed Moshe Klein, & Associates and MKA Receivables. Shalom oversees a staff of more than 10 associates and the operations of three offices, as well as handling client relationships and consulting opportunities. He also oversees a college and career program at Fasman Yeshiva High School, Hanna Sachs Bais Yaakov and Lubavitch Girls High School. As Founder of Jewish B2B Networking and Jewish Business News, Shalom Klein saw a need in the small business and Jewish communities and created the vision for what is now the premiere business and employment networking organization across the Midwest. Shalom plans and runs events, oversees volunteers, meets with members / participants, and consults with other organizations in how to plan similar resources. He was also engaged in December 2013 to become the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park, leading marketing and economic development efforts in the Chicago community, which includes Devon Avenue. Shalom received Keshet's 2013 Community Service Award, the ATT's Young Leadership Award, multiple proclamations from the Illinois General Assembly, Senate, City of Chicago and the Illinois Villages of Lincolnwood, Evanston, and Skokie. He earned his Certificate in Jewish Leadership from Northwestern University and Master of Arts degree in Jewish Professional Studies with a concentration in non-profit management along with a Certificate in Jewish Arts Education from Spertus Institute. Shalom is a bone marrow donor and received honorary initiation from the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, and has been named “Jewish Community Hero” by Jewish Federations of North America and listed as one of the “36 under 36″ by the Jewish United Fund. Shalom's work has been discussed twice on the floor of the United States Congress. Shalom is one of the extraordinary guests featured on The One Way Ticket Show. In the podcast, Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they'd go if given a one way ticket, no coming back! Destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Several of Steven's guests have included: Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; CNN's Richard Quest & Bill Weir; Journalist-Humorist-Actor Mo Rocca (of CBS Sunday Morning & The Cooking Channel's "My Grandmother's Ravioli" fame); Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; as well as leading photographers, artists, writers and more.
I interviewed Rudy Gomez in July of 2015. Rudy has been living in Chicago his whole life and in his West Rogers Park home for 20 years. He shares the home with his parents, he currently rents the basement apartment. Rudy says the one thing he would change about the neighborhood is a recent increase in gang activity, but what he loves is he great diversity in the ethnic backgrounds of the people who live on his street.When I was driving down the street on the way to Rudy’s house, I must confess that when I spotted a vibrantly blue stucco home with a meticulously maintained front yard, I thought, “I hope that’s the one,” and it was indeed Rudy’s home. The blue is distinct and Rudy said that he is reminded of home when he sees that shade in the blue when he is away from home.The backyard is a place where his family gathers to socialize and also a place that Rudy goes when he’s having a bad day. I made a painting of Rudy’s backyard because it feels like the heart of this home. On the Saturday morning that I visited members of his extended family had already begun to assemble on the back patio. The patch of grass and flower bed at the back of the yard are carefully tended to and it feels very much like a place that has hosted many celebrations. And, as Rudy described, it’s a place of respite on a bad day.Special thanks to Stefano Vita for use of his music in the audio recording.
At Chez Violette restaurant in West Rogers Park, Sam Adrien works to keep his wife's dream alive.
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