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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Following Northwestern’s decision to cut ties with Tannenbaum Chabad House in 2012, the religious institution, 2014 Orrington Ave., and its rabbi sued the University for religious discrimination. A federal judge upheld Thursday the dismissal of Chabad House’s lawsuit.

Court upholds dismissal of religious discrimination lawsuit against Northwestern in Chabad House disaffiliation

November 7, 2014

A federal appeals court affirmed Thursday the dismissal of a federal lawsuit against Northwestern that alleged religious discrimination in the University's decision to cut ties with Tannenbaum Chabad House...

Chabad House rabbi calls for donations, open dialogue in face of menorah damage

November 7, 2014

Two weeks after the menorah in front of the Tannenbaum Chabad House was vandalized, its rabbi is looking to the Northwestern network and the local community to fund a replacement for the Jewish symbol. The...

Updated: Police looking for individual who overturned Chabad House menorah

May 22, 2014

The Evanston Police Department is trying to identify the person who pushed over a menorah at the Tannenbaum Chabad House last weekend. Early Saturday, a white male tipped over the large metal menorah,...

Students, city officials and others gathered for dinner Sunday at the Woman’s Club of Evanston for the Tannenbaum Chabad House’s Service Recognition Award Reception. The event was held to honor Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington, among others.

Chabad House honors Police Chief Richard Eddington

May 4, 2014

More than 100 people attended a dinner reception hosted by the Tannenbaum Chabad House to honor Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington and others. Eddington was honored with the Guardian Award for...

Updated: Judge dismisses religious discrimination lawsuit against Northwestern in Chabad House disaffiliation

December 27, 2013

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Northwestern alleging religious discrimination in its 2012 disaffiliation with Tannenbaum Chabad House. In a summary judgment filed Dec. 19, U.S. District...

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