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PLAIN MEANINGS - COMPLEX TEXTSJewish Germany: then and nowI'm writing this blog from the Annual JUF Rabbinic Mission, which this year takes us to Germany and Israel. Read More » |
![]() | POLICY AND POLITICS IN THE LAND OF LINCOLNDid Hull House make a mistake by aggressively pursuing government dollars?Last week, the Jane Addams Hull House Association, an icon of Chicago history, announced that it was closing its doors and filing for bankruptcy. Read More » |
![]() | TZIVI’S SPOTLIGHTThoughts on 2012 Oscar nominationsAnother year, another set of Oscar nominations. Read More » |
L’DOR V’DORM ROOMGrowing up Jewish in Montgomery, AlabamaOn the first day of school every year, the favored way to introduce yourself is by stating your name, age and something unique or different about yourself. Up until age 19, my unique fact has always been being Jewish. Read More » |
The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and partner Sen. Mark Kirk a refuah shlema, a full and speedy recovery.
The State of the Union and what to expect this year in CongressPresident Obama discussed the major issues facing the country.
How a laid-off lawyer found meaning doing pro-bono workFor as long as he can remember, Harold Meerbaum has had a compassion for people and their problems.
Two years later in HaitiTwo years after the earthquake, JDC has focused its relief work on children's education and disabilities-related programming in collaboration with its Haitian, Israeli, and other NGO partners.
Larry Goodman receives lifetime achievement award for philanthropy in Be’er-ShevaGoodman is honored with the 2011 Distinguished Citizen award for Lifetime Achievement.
Chicago’s Jewish movers and shakers give their predictions for 2012How will Chicago-area small businesses fare in 2012? Will the flagging economy continue to affect financial performance?
Meet the Midwest’s new Shlichah and some Chicagoans who have recently made Aliyah
The long list of Jewish reality stars
These days it seems reality TV is taking over—this yenta is the first to admit she watches a lot of it, even though she knows she shouldn’t.
Thoughts on 2012 Oscar nominations
Another year, another set of Oscar nominations.
Growing up Jewish in Montgomery, Alabama
On the first day of school every year, the favored way to introduce yourself is by stating your name, age and something unique or different about yourself. Up until age 19, my unique fact has always b
Share your get well wishes with Sen. Mark Kirk
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and colleague Sen. Mark Kirk a speedy recovery.
The State of the Union and what to expect this year in Congress
President Obama discussed the major issues facing the country.
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012
JUF in January
Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012
Young Financial Services Mentorship Kickoff
Thursday, Feb 02, 2012
YLDs Winter Party
Sunday, Feb 05, 2012
PJ Library Goes Green
Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012
JUF Women’s Board 2012 Double Chai New Gifts Event
Sunday, Feb 12, 2012
South Suburban PJ Library Pajama Party
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