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Medill sophomore Noah Fromson plays a song Tuesday night on the steps of the Tannenbaum Chabad House, 2014 Orrington Ave. About 50 student representative gathered and spoke about tolerance at the commemoration of the Chabad House's new menorah, which was replaced after it was vandalized in October.

Northwestern students call for tolerance at Chabad menorah commemoration

December 3, 2014

The Tannenbaum Chabad House dedicated its new menorah Tuesday night, a little more than a month after its previous one was vandalized beyond repair. About 50 people attended the ceremony at 2014 Orrington...

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...

Weinberg senior Moira Geary speaks to Associated Student Government on Wednesday. Geary gave input about a resolution announcing ASG’s condemnation of recent acts of vandalism at the Tannenbaum Chabad House.

ASG approves new committee to examine mental health at Northwestern

November 6, 2014

Associated Student Government approved Wednesday the creation of a committee that will investigate mental health experiences and resources among Northwestern students. Called the Mental Health Working...

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,...

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