Background and Resources
The Work of JUF’s Partners in Israel
JUF's partner agencies in Israel, thanks to financial support from the Terror Relief Fund during this crisis, and have done the following:
JUF leaders and officials speak to the media about the situation
Chicago's Jewish leaders head to Israel amid violence ABC Channel 7 airs interview Nov. 16 with JUF President Steven B. Nasatir.
JUF advances $1 million to aid terror victims in Israel
Chicago's Jewish United Fund has advanced $1 million to provide emergency assistance and humanitarian support to Israelis in the line of terrorist rockets launched from Gaza.
Bipartisan Resolution supporting Israel passes U.S. Senate unanimously
Kirk, Gillibrand, 62 others cosponsor resolution backing Israel's inherent right to defend itself from terrorist rockets
Statements Supporting Israel from Elected Officials and Others
Schakowsky, Dold and more speak out for Israel
Statement from President Obama
During a press conference in Thailand at the start of a tour in Asia on Nov. 18, President Obama made the following statement
Israel Responds to Gaza Terror
Chicago’s Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation stands in solidarity with the people of Israel, especially the residents of Southern Israel, who have suffered hundreds of rocket attacks within the past four days.
We grieve for the victims of the bus bombing in Bulgaria
Once again the grim hand of terror has reached out to strike innocents.
