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The Daily Northwestern

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


Judith (left) and Natalie (right) Raanan. The mother and daughter have been released for “humanitarian reasons,” officials confirmed Friday.

Vigil honors Evanston residents taken hostage in Israel as community copes with ongoing violence

October 13, 2023

Chabad of Evanston hosted a vigil Thursday night for congregants Judith and Natalie Raanan, who were taken hostage by Hamas while on a trip to southern Israel earlier this week. According to family...

Despite the University’s decision to disaffiliate with Tannenbaum Chabad House, the organization is expanding its staff with the addition of Rabbi Meir Hecht. Hecht recently moved to Evanston with his wife and five children.

Amid ongoing litigation, Tannenbaum Chabad House expands staff

May 28, 2013

Months after the University controversially severed ties with Tannenbaum Chabad House following reports of underage drinking, the organization has hired an additional rabbi and hopes to expand its presence...

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Rabbi Meir Hecht