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Today's Date: Friday, May 09, 2008  •  4 Iyar 5768
Elie Wiesel at Gala
Chicago celebrates Israel's 60th anniversary of independence
Walk with Israel and Gala attract some 20,000 to show solidarity

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    JUF News reporter Stefanie Pervos gives an inside look at a JUF Mission in honor of Israel's 60th...
 
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Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fund

Funds from the Jewish Federation Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fund will support humanitarian, non-sectarian needs on the ground, where hundreds of thousands of cyclone survivors are without shelter and safe drinking water.

100% of collected funds will go directly to aid the victims; the Jewish Federation will not deduct any administrative costs.

Donate now | More info | posted on 5/7/2008

Blue and White Bar Night

Thursday, May 15, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. at Climax Lounge. Featuring blue and while martini specialty drinks, Israeli hip-hop and much more! $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Sign up | More info | posted on 4/30/2008

TIP Dinners 2008

Announcing the 2008 Trades, Industries & Professions Division Dinner Season, beginning on May 13!  Please join us at the dinner for your professional group!

Sign up | More info | posted on 4/1/2008

YWC Insights

Join us in hearing from Leslie Goldman, award-winning Chicago-based health writer, specializing in women's issues, as she discusses body image and her book, Locker Room Diaries: The Naked Truth About Women, Body Image, and Re-Imagining the "Perfect" Body. Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:30 PM.

Sign up | More info | posted on 5/8/2008

Camp TOV 2008

Camp TOV is a week long, fun and interactive service oriented program on wheels for teens entering grades 8-10. Each day will bring a new project and experience, focusing on topics such as poverty, hunger, environmental concerns, caring for the elderly, leadership skills and more.

Sign up | More info | posted on 3/10/2008

Book Buddies

Be a part of an exciting new program for young families. Once a month we will be reading stories about the Jewish holidays, singing songs, and creating art projects. Bring your friends, and meet new ones, too!

Sign up | posted on 4/10/2008

HIllel Annual Benefit 2008

Exemplary Leadership Award receipients for 2008:  Lani Yampol Gershon, Richard Gershon, & Danielle Gershon, Rev. Dennis H. Holstschneider, Sara Segal Loevy & Steven Loevy, Sylvia Manning, and Andrea & Stuart Rich.  Rabbi Daniel I. Leifer Award for Professional Execellence recipient:  Adam M. Simon.  Please join us for dinner on Thursday, June 19, 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave.

Sign up | More info | posted on 4/7/2008

Free the Soldiers

News updates and advocacy opportunities to help free kidnapped Israeli soldiers Gilad Shalit, Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev.

Free the Soldiers | Israel Emergency Campaign | posted on 4/10/2008

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The Congregations & Community Campaign Department would like to thank all the congregations participating in the 2008 Jewish United Fund - Israel Emergency Fund Annual Campaign. 

View schedule | posted on 11/1/2007