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Today's Date: Sunday, September 05, 2010  •  26 Elul 5770
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Natan Sharansky, Jewish hero, to address Jewish Federation Annual Meeting Sept. 15
Community invited to look back on past year, recognize leaders.

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High Holiday Services
High Holiday servicesLooking for High Holiday Services? See the lists of synagogues and institutions compiled by the Chicago Board of Rabbis and The Hillels of Illinois. 

Chicago Board of Rabbis | The Hillels of Illinois | posted on 9/2/2010

Fall Mitzvah Mania
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Fall Mitzvah Mania is here! Fall Mitzvah Mania, a calendar of one-time volunteer opportunities, will run from Wednesday, August 25 through Sunday, October 10. Do something meaningful and fun this fall! Serve a meal, sort food donations, visit with the elderly and so much more!

Sign up | More info | posted on 8/9/2010

Lion Luncheon 2011
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The Women's Division of the Jewish United Fund - Israel Emergency Fund invites you to Lion Luncheon 2011 featuring the Honorable Cory A. Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey and honoring Ann-Louise Kleper, recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. Monday, September 20, 2010 at 10:30.

Sign up | More info | posted on 8/11/2010

JUF 2011 Vanguard Dinner
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Please join us for the JUF 2011 Vanguard Dinner featuring a special stand-up performance by the star of NBC's The Tonight Show: Jay Leno. Sunday, October 24, 2010. Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Sign up | More info | Watch video | posted on 8/31/2010

YLD's Big Event
Big Event 2010

SAVE THE DATE for the biggest YLD event of the year featuring an evening of stand-up comedy with the hilarious Sarah Silverman, internationally acclaimed comedian, writer and film & television star. YLD’s Big Event will take place on Saturday evening, November 6, 2010 at the Sheraton Chicago (301 East North Water St). Last year's event sold out with over 1,000 young leaders in attendance, so be sure to get your tickets early.

Sign up | Watch video | posted on 8/18/2010

Congregations 2010 Events
Congregations and Community 2010 Events

The Congregations & Community Campaign Department would like to thank all the congregations participating in the 2010 Jewish United Fund - Israel Emergency Fund Annual Campaign. 

View schedule | posted on 12/30/2009

Genetic Education and Screening for Young Jewish Adults
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1 in 5 Ashkenazi Jews is a carrier of a “Jewish” genetic disorder. Knowledge is Power… You can now minimize your risk of having a child affected by a debilitating, if not fatal, Jewish genetic disorder with a simple blood test. If you’re thinking about starting a family, now’s the time to learn your risk – and your options. Tuesday, August 24, Congregation Beth Shalom. Tuesday, October 19, Anshe Emet Synagogue. Monday, December 13, Emanuel Congregation.

More info | posted on 6/15/2010