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CTU Holding Virtual Shiva To Honor Former President Karen Lewis

CHICAGO (CBS)-- The Chicago Teachers Union will pay respects to its former president Karen Lewis with a virtual shiva.

The Jewish tradition offers mourners a chance to share memories and offer condolences.

The Zoom gathering will take place Wednesday and Thursday night from 5 to 7 p.m.

Lewis died earlier this week after a long battle with brain cancer.

Information about attending the virtual gathering can be found on the CTU website. 

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