Today's Date: Friday, July 18, 2008 •
15 Tamuz 5768
A statement by Steven B. Nasatir, President of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, regarding the prisoner exchange today between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Dumbo and Destiny
It’s a strange season here in Israel. Ahmadinejad is threatening to wipe us off the map.
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by Aaron Cohen The “swap” of the bodies of murdered Israeli soldiers for a beast of a child killer made me sick to my stomach. But it proves a point about Jewish civilization.
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|  | News updates and advocacy opportunities concerning kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, as well as information about the return of the bodies of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev. Free the Soldiers |
Israel Emergency Campaign |
posted on 7/16/2008 |
|  | The Jewish Federation Midwest Flood Relief Fund, Jewish Federation China Earthquake Relief Fund and Jewish Federation Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fund support humanitarian, non-sectarian needs on the ground. 100% of collected funds will go directly to aid the victims; the Jewish Federation will not deduct any administrative costs. Donate now |
posted on 6/18/2008 |
|  | Join us for a summer night under the stars with music, drinks and friends! Thursday, August 21, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. A minimum gift of $55 to the 2008 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund is required to attend. Cost to attend - $45 per person (including open bar and light appetizers) Sign up |
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posted on 7/15/2008 |
|  | JUF TOV Volunteer Network proudly introduces Green Mitzvah Mania, a new calendar of eco-friendly one-time volunteer opportunities. Sign up for projects to help TOV literally "repair our world." Sign Up |
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posted on 7/17/2008 |
|  | 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 |
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posted on 6/3/2008 |
|  | Rates on our Charitable Gift Annuities will be dropping, effective January 1, 2009. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is offering you a chance to lock in higher rates today. More info |
posted on 7/10/2008 |
|  | 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 6/20/2008 |
|  | Over 4,500 people attended the 2008 Trades, Industries & Professions (TIP) events in May and June. Five dinners, representing 13 Trade Divisions, were held, featuring Steve Forbes, Chairman and CEO of Forbes, Inc., Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, co-authors of the bestseller Freakanomics, Shalem Center Senior Fellow Michael Oren, and Emmy Award winning journalist Bob Costas. Over $2.2 million was raised for the JUF Annual Campaign. View photos |
posted on 6/26/2008 |
|  | 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 5/16/2008 |
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