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A photo of two individuals at JUF's Couples Soiree
The Young Leadership Division, Anshe Emet’s Young Adult Division, the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics, SHALVA, and Sharsheret hosted a Couples Summer Soiree, featuring signature cocktails and appetizers by Anshe Emet Head Chef Javier Cruz. The event connected Jewish couples across Chicago with local Jewish organizations.
A photo of three women at JUF's professional women's cohort.
In July, nearly 40 professionals gathered for an evening of networking and schmoozing at the IO Godfrey Rooftop in River North. This event included professionals in commercial, industrial, and residential real estate.
A photo of three women at JUF's Real Estate Happy Hour
In July, nearly 40 professionals gathered for an evening of networking and schmoozing at the IO Godfrey Rooftop in River North. This event included professionals in commercial, industrial, and residential real estate.
A photo of JUF's Russian-speaking Jewish Division Excelsior Committee
The Russian-speaking Jewish Division Excelsior Committee hosted a Creative Thinking Workshop with Dr. Olga Goldenberg of Columbia College, exploring the psychology of creative problem-solving through playful, research-backed techniques.
A record 153 women, the highest attendance to date, gathered in June for the 2026 Elaine Levy Ordower Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting. The group celebrated its outgoing leadership, board, and council members, and proudly welcomed our incoming leaders, new directors, and new members. From left: WB Advisor Cindy Kaplan; WB First Vice President Helene Diamondl and Senior Associate Vice President, Campaign Elissa Kagan.
A record 153 women, the highest attendance to date, gathered in June for the 2026 Elaine Levy Ordower Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting. The group celebrated its outgoing leadership, board, and council members, and proudly welcomed our incoming leaders, new directors, and new members.

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