Israel
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
Ameinu |
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(formerly Labor Zionist Alliance) |
Commited to peace, social justice and the centrality of Israel for the Jewish people. |
America-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago (AICC) * |
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203 N. LaSalle Street |
Recognized as the only chamber of commerce and membership association in the region that facilitates trade and investment between Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the State of Israel. Presents informational, networking and state-of-the-art educational programs, promotes Israeli goods and services, leads trade delegations, and works closely with governmental, non-profit, charitable, and industry organizations to foster trade and investment. |
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU), Great Lakes Region |
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5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 300 |
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American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU), National Headquarters |
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1001 Avenue of the Americas |
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American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem |
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6600 N. Lincoln Ave. |
Fundraising for the Center. |
The American Committee for the Tel Aviv Yafo Foundation |
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1201 Broadway |
International fund-raising arm of the City of Tel Aviv-Yafo. Since its inception in 1977, the Foundation has established over 500 projects that have vastly improved the quality of life in Tel Aviv-Yafo with significant development of the City’s educational, social-welfare, cultural and environmental sectors. |
The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science |
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Midwest Region |
Supports Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. |
American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation |
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4411 Bobolink Terrace |
Hosts Israeli disabled veterans each year for a period of rest and rehabilitation to expand ties between Israel and the Chicago Jewish community metropolitan area and support Israeli disabled veterans and victims of terror attacks. |
American Friends of the Hebrew University |
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Midwest Region |
Promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. |
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) |
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Midwest Regional Office |
Registered lobbying group for issues affecting U.S./Israel relationship. |
American Jewish Committee |
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Chicago Regional Office |
A human relations organization working with international, religious and ethnic groups to create mutual understanding and combat antisemitism; enhance the well being of Israel and Jewish people worldwide, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the U.S. and around the world. |
American Red Magen David for Israel (ARMDI) |
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Midwest Region |
Raises funds for Magen David Adom, Israel’s Red Cross society. |
American Technion Society |
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Israel Institute of Technology |
Support for Israel's world-class high-technology university. |
Americans for a Safe Israel * |
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53 W. Jackson Blvd. |
Education on security issues in Israel; lobbying for Israel defense issues. |
AMIT |
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3856B W. Oakton Street |
Educates more than 25,000 Israeli youth from diverse backgrounds within a framework of religious values and Zionist ideals, incorporating academic and technological studies, through a network of 108 schools, youth villages and other programs in 29 Israeli cities, development towns and communities. |
ARZA The Reform Israel Fund |
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Central District |
The Israel voice of the Reform Movement in the United States. Seeks to make Israel fundamental to the sacred lives and Jewish identities of Reform Jews. ARZA champions and supports activities that help build an inclusive and democratic Israeli society. |
Bank Hapoalim B.M. |
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1177 Avenue of the Americas |
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Bank Leumi |
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Renaissance Place |
Bank Leumi USA provides financial services to U.S. and international middle- to upper-middle market firms, not-for-profit organizations and high net worth individuals. |
Bank Leumi USA |
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100 N. LaSalle St. |
The Chicago branch emphasizes midsized firms, international businesses, not-for-profit organizations and high-net-worth individuals in the United States. |
The Birthright Israel Foundation * |
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Midwest Regional Office |
Fundraising organization for raising tax deductible funds sending young Jewish adults, ages 18-26, on a free 10 day trip to Israel from the Chicago area and Midwest region. |
Birthright Israel NEXT (Graduate Students) * |
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Graduate Students and Young Professionals |
Birthright Israel NEXT provides the resources for Taglit-Birthirght Israel trip alumni to find, form, or deepen their connections to Jewish life. Host a Shabbat meal, attend Hebrew Language Classes, Israel Seminars, Sporting Events, Concerts, Movie Viewings, and much more. Plan your own events. Apply for Grants. |
Buy Israel Goods |
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Consumer guide for retail purchase of Israeli products. |
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Chicago Area Friends of Yesha |
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3740 W. Dempster St. |
Fundraising and support for the 240,000 Jews in the 146 Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and Aza. |
Chicago Community Israel Program Scholarships * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Financial need-based (through age 28) and merit-based (through age 23) scholarships for high school and college students and young adults for approved Israel Experience programs of work, study, and travel. Spring and Fall deadlines each year. |
Chicago Friends of Alyn Hospital |
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3163 University Ave. |
Raises funds for children's hospital in Israel that treats physical disabilities. |
Chicago Israel Office of the Federation * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago |
Represents the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation in Israel. Works with lay leaders and staff on missions, visits of influentials, Partnership Together and many other issues which arise as part of our relationship through our allocations to the Jewish Agency for Israel, JDC, and our community's connections in and allocations to Israel. |
Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest |
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500 W. Madison Street |
The official representative of the government of Israel to the Midwest and its liaison with the Jewish community in 11 states. Israel-related services and programs: informational materials and brochures, cultural publications, events and exhibits; speakers bureau; academic activities (including visiting scholars); the daily news from Israel by telephone (312-297-4800); referrals on Israel-related questions, passport, visa, and other documentation services. Twitter: @IsraelinChicago |
Free Sons of Israel |
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7141 N. Kedzie Ave. |
A fraternal order supporting Israel and Jewish rights worldwide. |
Friends of Israel Scouts - Tzofim Inc. |
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4711 Golf Rd. Suite 600 |
Supports programs including Tzofim Friendship Caravan, Tzofim Summer Delegation, Tzofin Chetz V'Keshet, Tzofim Keshet, Tzofim Tzabar, Tzofim Farin Tzabar, Tzofim Shnat Sherut, Hevre and Tzofim in Your Camp, in cooperation with the Tzofim (Israel Scouts) movement in Israel. |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces |
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29 E. Madison St. |
Fundraising for humanitarian, educational, cultural, recreational and social programs for Israeli soldiers and their families. |
Friends of Tsad Kadima |
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"A Step Forward" |
Supporting an innovative Israeli Conductive Education framework for motor-impaired children from infancy to adolescence. Programs benefiting children and their families include Jerusalem kindergarten, Rehabilitation Center Rishon LeZion, after-school programs throughout Israel, and two Pilot Model Apartments for young adults. |
Hadassah Chicago-North Shore Chapter |
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Women's Zionist Organization of America |
For more than 100 years, Hadassah has served Israel, Jews and the worldwide community with unparalled medical care and research, support of indigent and immigrant youth, education, and youth summer camp programs. Hadassah and its network of 300,000 volunteers celebrated its Centennial in 2012 and will continue its mission of ensuring a strong Israel and a better future for all for another 100 years and beyond. As of January 1, 2013, Hadassah Chicago Chapter and Hadassah North Shore Chapter will merge and become Hadassah Chicago-North Shore Chapter. The chapter will be nearly 12,000 members strong and continue to serve the good works of Hadassah. |
Herut-Likud |
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901 W. Huron St. |
Supports the policies of the Likud Party and the rights of the Jewish people to their homeland. |
Israel Bonds |
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221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2350 |
Investors in Israel bonds have helped cultivate the desert, build transportation networks, create new industries, resettle immigrants, and increase export capabilities. Today, investing in Israel bonds supports a nation of extraordinary innovation that continues to push the boundaries of modern technology. You can invest online for as little as $36. |
Israel Cancer Research Fund |
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PO Box 4854 |
Fundraising for fellowships supporting cancer research by Israeli scientists in Israel. |
Israel Solidarity Day |
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30 S. Wells St. |
Israel Solidarity Day is an annual, community-wide event. JUF relies on hundreds of volunteers in order to help the event succeed. Volunteers are needed to register participants, distribute flags, lead rallies, serve food and chair activities. All ISD volunteers will receive a complimentary TOV t-shirt and lunch. |
Israel Trade and Investment Center |
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111 E. Wacker Dr. |
Trade and investment assistance between American and Israeli firms. Exports to and from Israel; assistance to multinational companies, direct information from Israeli government offices. |
Jewish Agency for Israel |
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Marketing and Communications Group |
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Jewish National Fund (JNF) |
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60 Revere Drive |
Gives all generations a unique voice in building and ensuring the prosperity of the land of Israel. JNF is greening the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel’s water supply, helping develop innovative arid-agriculture techniques, and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. |
Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs |
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(JACPAC) |
Supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, reproductive choice and separation of religion and state. |
JUF’s Israel Education Center * |
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30 S. Wells Street |
Engages the next generation with Israel through education and advocacy. |
JUF's Partnership Together * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A program of the Jewish United Fund that links Jews in Chicago with its partnered region of Kiryat Gat, Lachish and Shafir in Israel's northern Negev. Promotes projects that enhance development, improve the quality of life and connect with Chicago Jewry through "People to People" programs. |
NA'AMAT USA |
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Greater Chicago Council |
The women's Labor Zionist Organization, focusing on issues of concern to women in Israel and the United States. Provides a broad network of social, educational, and vocational services for women, youth, and children throughout Israel. |
New Israel Fund |
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P. O. Box 1127 |
Works to strengthen Israel's democracy and support grassroots organizations. |
Parents of North American Israelis (PNAI) |
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3915 Crestwood Drive |
Meetings for education and support. |
Shorashim Club Israel |
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1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 301 |
Initiative to bring Israel into the lives of contemporary Chicago youth. Promotes Israeli educational, cultural programming within high schools; includes speakers, concerts, college visits, and conferences. |
To Protect Our Heritage PAC * |
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2421 W. Pratt Blvd., Suite 1206 |
Promotes a close relationship between the United States and Israel by disseminating educational information, meeting with elected federal officials and making federal political campaign contributions. |
United Synagogue Youth |
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North American Summer Programs |
Various camping programs and experiences. |
United Synagogue Youth (USY) |
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601 Skokie Blvd. |
A Conservative movement group for high-school students; Israel Experience programs each summer plus college study. USY (grades 9-12) and KADIMA (grades 6-8) offer religious, educational and social programs. |
World Zionist Organization Department for Diaspora Activities |
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30 S. Wells Street |
Helps Jewish students and young adults experience Israel and Zionism through informal programming on campus and national educational conferences. |
Write On for Israel * |
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30 S. Wells Street |
JUF’s Write On for Israel is a prestigious, competitive two-year education and advocacy program that will teach Chicago area Jewish teens about Israel's history and current events. Write On Fellows will receive the training and skills needed to become a leader in the pro-Israel community in preparation for college and beyond. |
