Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation
The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is Chicago's major Jewish philanthropy. JUF, the principal source of funding for the Federation, raises funds to support local institutions of human welfare and education, culture, and community. JUF also helps to rescue, resettle, and care for Jews in need throughout the world. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago was founded in 1900 for the purpose of eliminating duplication of service and rendering delivery of service more efficiently to the needy and dependent in the Chicago Jewish community.
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
Advocacy Services of the Jewish Federation * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Legal representation, consultation, and referrals on issues such as special education, adult guardianship, mental illness, developmental disabilities, and social security benefits. |
Agency Endowment Program * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Offers donors opportunities to establish lifetime or testamentary endowment gifts to benefit any of the |
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gift of Israel * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Monetary gifts from family and friends can be saved toward a high school or college Israel Experience program; participants can receive a gift of $180 from Federation toward their Israel experience. |
Book of Generations * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Donors of Continuity vehicles inscribe for posterity the thoughts and feelings that motivated their charitable commitments. The inscriptions compiled in The Book of Generations are displayed at the Jewish Federation building. |
Campaign Continuity Funds * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Endowments gifts that sustain a donor's annual gift to the JUF in perpetuity. These giving vehicles are designated as part of The Centennial Campaign. Donors receive special recognition, and those who provide gifts of over $100,000 are permanently inscribed on The Centennial Wall. |
Centennial Continuity Funds * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
These giving vehicles are designated as part of The Centennial Campaign. Donors receive special recognition, and those who provide gifts of over $100,000 are permanently inscribed on The Centennial Wall. |
Centennial Continuum * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A personal approach to funding essential capital and programmatic needs that offers naming opportunities for donors in perpetuity. These giving vehicles are designated as part of The Centennial Campaign. Donors receive special recognition, and those who provide gifts of over $100,000 are permanently inscribed on The Centennial Wall. |
Center for Jewish Philanthropy * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
The Center, established in 2003, supports Jewish donors who seek the maximum impact for their charitable dollars; helps local philanthropists establish charitable vehicles tailored to their preferences; and manages hundreds of philanthropic funds as well as dozens of supporting foundations, field of interest funds, designated funds and giving circles. In addition to serving donors who place their philanthropic assets with the Federation, the Center's resources are available to trustees of independent private family foundations. As a clearinghouse for information about funding opportunities in both the Jewish and general communities, the Center sponsors research on trends that impact Jewish philanthropy; offers a forum to network and pursue collaborative grant making; and features skill-building and educational programs for Jewish grant makers. The Center's professional staff help Jewish philanthropists frame their grant-making priorities, facilitate their intergenerational dialogue regarding philanthropic values, and acquaint them with best practices in the field. |
Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Translates laboratory discoveries into accessible information for individuals and families through public education and awareness, professional education, screening and prevention programs, information and referral, and advocacy. A cooperative effort of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, and Children's Memorial Hospital funded by a grant from Michael Reese Health Trust. |
Chicago Community Israel Program Scholarships * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Financial need-based scholarships or high school and college students and young adults through age 28 for approved Israel Experience programs of work, study, and travel; deadlines are November 1 and March 1. |
Chicago Israel Office of the Federation * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Represents the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation in Israel. Works with lay and staff on missions, visits of influentials, Partnership 2000 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. |
Chicago Jewish Archives * |
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Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies |
Collects and protects the historical material of Chicago Jewish families, individuals and organizations and makes that material available to the public for research. |
Chicago Jewish Community Online * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Comprehensive website covering the Chicago Jewish community. |
Chicago Jewish Entrepreneurs Forum (CJEF) |
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Jewish United Find (JUF) |
CJEF is Chicago’s premier Jewish business entrepreneurial organization designed for those who have owned their own business for at least one year and either have $500,000 in minimum revenue or 5+ employees; or have worked in their family business for at least one year and are poised to take a major leadership role in the near future. |
Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education * |
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2828 W. Pratt Blvd. |
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago provides a stipend to educators in schools affiliated with CFJE or ATT to attend this national annual Jewish educator's conference. |
Congregation School Enrichment Initiative Program * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Annual granting program, funded by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, for supplementary school programs affiliated with CFJE or ATT. |
Congregations & Community Campaign * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Help organize and promote dozens of annual educational programs and fundraising events among 125 Chicago-area congregations while working with JUF staff and our local rabbinic community. |
Corporate Partners Program * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Corporate Partners to JUF provide support to events and programs in return for year-round marketing opportunities to the Jewish community. Additional opportunities exist for funding specific programs and services in accord with corporate philanthropic mandates. |
Day School Endowment Program * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A partnership of the Jewish Federation, the Associated Talmud Torahs (ATT), the Community Foundation for Jewish Education (CFJE) and individual day schools, to build endowment resources. Donors can establish lifetime or testamentary gifts that benefit local Jewish day schools collectively through the Jewish Federation’s Jewish Day School Guaranty Trust Fund; or support a specific day school through Individual Day School Support Foundations. All commitments to the Day School Endowment Program are recognized as part of The Centennial Campaign. |
Donor-Advised Programs * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Philanthropic consultation and educational services that help donors: organize their philanthropy; formulate their charitable priorities; link their interests with charities in the Jewish community and beyond; and engage multiple generations within a family in a common philanthropic enterprise. Donor Advised Continuity Fund: A Philanthropic Fund, managed by the Federation in the donor’s name, and established with a minimum gift of $1000. Supporting Foundations: Individual charitable corporations, with assets generally of $1 million or more, that partner families across generations with the Jewish Federation. |
Elementary Day School Standardized School Scholarship Process * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Scholarships for one of eight elementary day schools funded by Federation as determined through the Private School Aid Service (PSAS): Akiva Schechter, Arie Crown, Cheder Lubavitch, Hillel Torah, Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov, Sephardic Hebrew Day School, Solomon Schechter Day School and Yesihvas Shearis Yisroel. |
Jewish Community Emergency Resiliency Team (J-CERT) * |
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J-CERT |
To build community resiliency at the individual, family and communal levels at times of crisis, the Jewish Community Emergency Resiliency Team (J-CERT) coordinates the JUF/Federation’s efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical incidents that affect the Chicago-area Jewish community. The program provides crisis intervention, trauma assistance and training to JUF/Federation personnel and to its many partner agencies. J-CERT also works to enhance coordination and collaboration among organizations and communities and with local, state and federal health, safety and emergency personnel. The program’s primary goal is to enable an orderly, systematic response in order to mitigate the impact of critical incidents such as fires, storms, client accidents and terrorism, |
Jewish Communal Professionals of Chicago * |
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Jewish Unted Fund (JUF) |
A professional association for those who work in Jewish communal organizations and institutions throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. |
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) * |
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Jewish United Fund |
The umbrella body for more than 40 major Jewish organizations in the Chicago area, and the community-relations arm of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, involved in issues of concern to the Jewish community, including Israel, international affairs, Anti-Semitism, hate crimes, counter-terrorism, church-state separation, inter-group relations, and the environment. |
Jewish Day School Endowment Program * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A partnership of the Jewish Federation, Associated Talmud Torahs (ATT., Community Foundation for Jewish Education (CFJE., and individual day schools, to build endowment resources. Donors can establish lifetime or testamentary gifts that benefit local Jewish day schools collectively through the Jewish Federation’s Jewish Day School Guaranty Trust; or support a specific day school through Individual Day School Support Foundations. These giving vehicles are designated as part of The Centennial Campaign. Donors receive special recognition, and those who provide gifts of over $100,000 are permanently inscribed on the Centennial Wall. |
Jewish Federation South Suburban Community Services Office * |
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Anita M. Stone Building |
Works with local area Jewish community leaders through the Cooperative Jewish Council and Federation-affiliated agencies, and greater social services network in the southern suburbs, helping families secure necessary assistance. |
Jewish Healing Network of Chicago * |
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Main Listing |
The Jewish Healing Network of Chicago ensures that information about and access to |
Jewish Professional Women’s Forum |
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Trades, Industries & Professions |
A new group within JUF’s Trades, Industries & Professions Division – bringing together professional women in the Chicago area for communal engagement, interaction, networking support and involvement in the Jewish Community. |
Jewish Residential Summer Camp Scholarship Program * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Supplemental funding, based on financial need, to help youngsters attend an eligible midwestern Jewish residential summer camp; applications available from camp offices. |
Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund Annual Campaign * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
The central communal organization of Chicago and suburbs; more than 35,000 contributors pledge over $83.5 million annually to the Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund Annual Campaign. The Jewish Federation allocates those funds to support agencies, organizations, and institutions that provide social service, medical, educational, advocacy, and other community projects and programs in Chicago, Israel, and Jewish communities in more than 60 countries around the world. |
Jewish United Fund Missions (JUF) * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
A wide range of special missions to Israel and other destinations around the world. Participants experience intensive 5-10.day adventures in Jewish history, culture and everyday life, and see first-hand what has been accomplished by the Jewish people. |
Jewish Women's Foundation * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A grantmaking organization to expand opportunities and choices in the lives of Jewish women and girls. Individual women donors, or Trustees, participate in choosing projects to support. |
JFMC Facilities Corporation * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Assists the Federation and its affiliated agencies in acquiring and maintaining of the real estate and facilities utilized in delivering services. |
JUF Memorials & Celebrations: A Gift That's Guaranteed to Fit * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
An elegant way to make a commemorative gift to the Jewish United Fund/Israel Emergency Fund in honor of a loved one. Order online at www.juf.org, or call (312) 357-4866. |
JUF News * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
A monthly newsmagazine, published by the Jewish United Fund and distributed to JUF contributors. |
JUF News Guide to Jewish Living in Chicago * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
An annual directory, published as a service to the community by the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. |
JUF Right Start * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
The program's centerpiece is a $500 - $1,000 gift voucher--the first of its kind nationally-- that will offset the cost of a Jewish early childhood education. The voucher can be used for the first child in the immediate family to attend a participoating Jewish preschool or daycare, beginning at age two. This program is not based on need. Tuition reimbursement is based on the number of days a child is enrolled. Please see eligibility information at the website. |
JUF Uptown Cafe * |
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EZRA Multi-Service Center |
Located in the Dina and Eli Field EZRA Multi-service Center, the Café provides hot meals to nourish the body and spirits of those in need in Chicago's Uptown community. Individuals interested in volunteering to serve meals at the Café should contact the JUF TOV Volunteer Network. To volunteer: (773) 275-0866 or (312) 357-4762 |
JUF/JF Government Affairs Program (Chicago) * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Develops and maintains working relationships with key government officials at the city, county, state and federal levels who formulate policy and make decisions affecting the Jewish community of Chicago. A focal point is to be a partner in coalition building along with other health and human service organizations, presenting legislative initiatives on behalf of the most vulnerable clients in Illinois, as well as promoting public-private partnerships. Offices in Chicago, Springfield, Ill., and Washington, D.C., monitor issues, health and human services programs and financing, proposals, community relations and matters affecting the Jewish community. |
JUF/JF Government Affairs Program (Springfield) * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
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JUF/JF Government Affairs Program (Washington DC) * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
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JUF/JF Human Resources Department * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
The largest Jewish nonprofit organization in Chicago recruits staff that combine professionalism with a commitment to improving people’s lives and the community, and provides them with a competitive total compensation and benefits package. The Federation’s work requires high-caliber, qualified personnel in many fields: accounting, communications, endowments and fund raising, facilities management, government affairs, campus affairs, information systems, planning and allocations, and human resources. |
Income for Life Continuity Funds * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Gifts that can be established during one's lifetime or as a bequest, that provide a donor or his/her loved ones with income payments throughout their lifetimes and sustain the Jewish community for future generations. Vehicles include: Charitable Gift Annuities, and Charitable Remainder Trusts. These giving vehicles are designated as part of The Centennial Campaign. Donors receive special recognition, and those who provide gifts of over $100,000 are permanently inscribed on The Centennial Wall. |
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. |
Legacies and Endowments * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
Helps ensure the continuation of vital programs and services supported by the Jewish Federation by building a strong endowment fund. Services include: gift planning; bequest and philanthropic consultation; administration of philanthropic funds; income for life gifts; charitable gift and trust management; and family foundation education, consultation and administration. |
Lion of Judah Endowment * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A special endowment opportunity for women to sustain their annual Lion of Judah contribution to the JUF campaign in perpetuity. These giving vehicles are designated as part of The Centennial Campaign. Donors receive special recognition, and those who provide gifts of over $100,000 are permanently inscribed on The Centennial Wall. |
JUF Partnership 2000 * |
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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. |
Shalom Baby * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Complimentary package welcomes newborns to Chicago's Jewish community with gifts, a $36.00 coupon and information on programs and services for raising a Jewish baby. |
Shalom Chicago * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Provides information on Chicago's Jewish community and a complimentary Shalom Chicago package. |
Silver Circle * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A recognition society that honors donors who have contributed to the Jewish United Fund annual campaign for at least 25 consecutive years. |
Supporting Foundations * |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
A flexible charitable giving program that allows donors and their designated family members, friends and associates, to participate actively in deciding how these resources will benefit our community. A separate charitable corporation or trust, a Supporting Foundation obtains the tax status of a public charity by affiliating in a defined way with the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. |
Synagogue-Federation Commission * |
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30 S. Wells Street |
The Commission was established to create an ongoing dialogue and enhance the working relationship among congregations, the denominational movements and the Jewish Federation with the objective of strengthening the Jewish community of metropolitan Chicago. |
JUF TOV Volunteer Network * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
The JUF TOV Volunteer Network engages members of our community in the mitzvah of tikkun olam, repairing our world. TOV connects individuals of all ages to one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities throughout the Jewish and greater Chicago community. |
Trades, Industries & Professions * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Thirteen divisions/affinity groups designed to facilitate networking and fundraising in the Jewish business community |
Volunteer Opportunities in JUF's Partnership 2000 Program * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
Volunteer in JUF's Partnership 2000 region of Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir in Israel's northern Negev. Volunteer pays transportation and misc. expenses; lodging, at no cost. No Hebrew necessary. |
Women's Division * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
The Women’s Division, comprised of the Women's Board, Young Women's Board and Young Women’s City Council, educates women about our community's needs and the services provided by the Jewish Federation, its affiliates, and its beneficiary agencies. It encourages support and participation in JUF fundraising; develops community leadership; and encourages greater commitment and participation in Jewish communal life through volunteer opportunities |
Young Leadership Division * |
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) |
The Young Leadership Division of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is committed to building a better Jewish community in Chicago, Israel, and throughout the world. We achieve this mission by raising funds for JUF’s agencies and initiatives, and by offering a variety of educational and social events for young adults between the ages of 22 and 40ish. |
