Writing Samples

Digital & Print Journalism:

Portraits of an artist’s family: picturing a story both personal and universal
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, May 2025

Mensch’s Deli: A dream come true, with a pickle on the side
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, August 2024

‘Nothing Can Stop You’ Erin Rachel Doppelt’s new book helps others live their best lives
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, May 2024

“Meat” the new owners: Shaevitz Market in new hands after a century-plus
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, February 2024

From Grower to Giver
Chicago Botanic Garden Blog, November 2023

Blades of Glory: Local Jewish skaters team up to skate their way to victory
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, October 2023

The Pink Balloon Company
JUF Media Group, October 2023

Star-struck bar mitzvah boy meets his idol…Today host Hoda Kotb!
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, September 2023 

Chuppahs by Mama Abby win hearts and awards
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, May 2023

Striking the Right Chord
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, December 2022

Its life, in pictures: Exhibit looks back at 100 years in West Rogers Park
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, September 2022

A Glowing Report: Dr. Jordan Carqueville proves beauty is more than skin deep in the office and at the Art of Skin Gala
Hinsdale Living Magazine, August 2022

The Bug Juice is Spiked! Rekindling the Jewish camp experience as a grownup
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, August 2022

Relationships Matter 
Managing Wealth, Respecting Tradition 
Doing Good: Corporate Philanthropist Laura Coy shares how William Blair supports clients and the community.
Sheridan Road, August 2022

Leading and Giving
Sheridan Road, June/July 2022

Paws for Patrick
Sheridan Road, May 2022

Pickleball: America’s Fastest Growing Sport
Jewish Chicago: The JUF Magazine, April 2022

An Artful Pairing
Forest & Bluff Magazine, April 2022

Gigi Flies
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, April 2022

Laid to Rest
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, March 2022

A Glowing Agent
Sheridan Road, March 2022

College Bound
Sheridan Road, March 2022

Design Sustainability
Sheridan Road, February 2022

‘Miss Independent’: Financial expert empowers women and others how to grow wealth
Jewish Chicago, The JUF Magazine, January 2022

Global Attitude
Forest & Bluff Magazine, January 2022

Barrington High School Alums Return for Christmas Sing-A-Long
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, December 2021/January 2022

You don’t have to be Jewish to love Jewish food
Jewish Chicago: The JUF Magazine, November 2021

The past informed his ‘futures’: How a Japanese righteous gentile saved Leo Melamed—and 6,000 other Jewish souls
Jewish Chicago: The JUF Magazine, October 2021

The Spirit of 67 Home Tour Reimagined
Forest & Bluff Magazine, September 2021

Fashion Forecast
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, September 2021

Back to School 101
Forest & Bluff Magazine, August 2021

Fritzie Fritzshall, Holocaust survivor and Chicago activist, dies
Forward, June 2021

Food Insecurity
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, June 2021

A Healthy Smile
Sheridan Road, June 2021

American Made
Sheridan Road, May 2021

Livvie the Mork
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, May 2021

A facelift at 40 for a beloved mural of Chicago Jewish life
Forward, April 2021

Experts weigh in on how to shape up for summer
JUF News, April 2021

Meet Larry Jaffe, the 98 year-old first-time Jewish producer of a hit Christian movie
Forward, April 2021

A Class Act
Sheridan Road, April 2021

One Patient At A Time
The Mind Solution
Sheridan Road, March 2021

Soul Harbor Ranch
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, February 2021

A House Well-Loved
Sheridan Road, February 2021

Heart to Heart (Cover Story)
Forest & Bluff Magazine, February 2021

A Journey to Wellness
Forest & Bluff Magazine, January 2021

Cottage House
Sheridan Road, December 2020

Fashion, Fun and a Way to Give Back
Country: Barrington Style & Substance Magazine, October 2020

Lake Forest’s Undiscovered Gem
Forest & Bluff Magazine, October 2020

A Steady Climb
Forest & Bluff Magazine, September 2020

Westleigh Farm
Sheridan Road, September 2020

Food blogger turns her cooking passion into mitzvah of feeding the hungry
JUF News, August 2020

Celebrating Lillie
Forest & Bluff Magazine, August 2020

Jerry’s Sandwiches owners to debut Middle Eastern eatery in Andersonville
JUF News, May 2020

Aim High
Sheridan Road, May 2020

Make me a Match
JUF News, January 2020

Sam & Gertie’s to put a vegan spin on the Jewish deli
JUF News, December 2019

‘Super sleuther’ and Jewish geography help solve case of mysterious bar mitzvah album
JUF News, November 2018

Starting a ‘cycle’ of care: Teen helps girls and women in need
JUF News, October 2018

Lions roar at powerful Women’s Division luncheon
JUF News, October 2018

Physician uncovers the peace and continuity behind challah baking
JUF News, September 2018

Creating vibrant Jewish experiences in Southern Illinois
JUF News, May 2018

Print Journalism:

Gardner Grows Into Urban Farm Mentor
Keep Growing, Spring 2016

How Does Your Garden Grow?
Keep Growing, Winter 2016

New Fall Event at the Garden
Keep Growing, Fall 2015

Bye-Bye, Buckthorn!
Keep Growing, Winter 2014

Helping Veterans Heal
Keep Growing, Fall 2014

Ed Valauskas, Rare Book Sleuth and Teller of Tales
Keep Growing, Spring 2014

Cultivating Plants, Enhancing Lives
Keep Growing, Spring 2014

Tillie’s Table
Chicago Tribune

Cleaning House
Jewish Image

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