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The Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago
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Memorials & Celebrations
Celebrating, rejoicing or sending love to a friend in need? JUF has a card or certificate designed just for you.
Today's Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010  •  20 Av 5770
Peter Knobel
Rabbi Peter Knobel, leading Reform thinker, retires
Members of Beth Emet in Evanston bid farewell to their rabbi.

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    I always desired to reach across the generations, across the barrier of mortality that cannot be...
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Flotilla_speech_buttonWe stand with Israel
Speaking to JUF’s Lawyer’s Division dinner, Steven B....
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Anthony Julius, one of the world’s leading authorities on...
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Impact Israel button

Are you a teen who is passionate about Israel? Join other teens to learn about issues affecting Israel and what you can do to build support for Israel in your school and community! Featuring Keynote Speaker Neil Lazarus, an internationally acclaimed expert on issues in the Middle East, Topical Breakout Sessions, Israeli BBQ and Stereo Sinai Concert on the Quad. Sunday, August 22 from 2-6 p.m.

Sign up | posted on 7/29/2010

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

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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

parnossahworkschicago

Chicago’s newest free job search website connects job seekers and employers. Sponsored by JVS Chicago. Supported by the Jewish Federation J-Help Initiative.
 

More info | posted on 8/17/2009

Right Start

We believe that Jewish early childhood education is so important that we created JUF Right Start to make Jewish preschool and daycare more accessible and affordable for Jewish parents.
 

More info | posted on 3/17/2009

Ahmadinejad

The Iranian regime under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has become a growing threat to security and stability throughout the Middle East and around the world.

More info | posted on 8/8/2008

JCRC Environmental Initiative

The Jewish Community Relations Council is proud to announce the launch of an in-depth, up-to-date Environmental Initiative resource guide. Whether you’re only beginning your involvement in environmentalism, or consider yourself a seasoned “green” veteran, this resource has something to offer everyone.

Read more | posted on 9/8/2008