Newshttp://www.juf.org/rss/news.aspxJUF News articlesThe gift of Birthright Israelhttp://www.juf.org/news/blog.aspx?id=415463&blogid=412490 As someone who has had the pleasure of staffing four Taglit Birthright Israel trip,s I know the excitement and anticipation close to 1,000 Illinoisans are feeling as we embark upon the summer 2012 season. Stefanie BregmanWed, 16 May 2012 19:51:36 GMTThe significance of children’s books (for adults)http://www.juf.org/news/blog.aspx?id=415440&blogid=412495 <p>I may just be getting sentimental, but reading about the passing of Maurice Sendak, beloved author of <em>Where the Wild Things Are</em>, got me thinking - maybe children's books are just as much for adults as they are for kids.</p> Karina GrudnikovTue, 15 May 2012 20:25:59 GMTCommentary: Where is the Arab Spring?http://www.juf.org/news/world.aspx?id=415418 Steven Dishler reflects on the so-called "Arab Spring." Karina GrudnikovFri, 11 May 2012 20:50:20 GMTTeen Foundation awards more than $38,000 in grantshttp://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415415 Voices: The Chicago Teen Foundation announces it 2012 awards. Joel SchatzFri, 11 May 2012 18:40:34 GMTAnnual D.C. mission focuses on domestic and foreign policyhttp://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415411 Met with several members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, and senior White House and U.S. Department officials. Karina GrudnikovFri, 11 May 2012 20:47:46 GMTJCRC official meets with Moroccan ambassador to U.S.http://www.juf.org/news/world.aspx?id=415394 Met for a two-hour discussion at the embassy in Washington, D.C. Karina GrudnikovFri, 11 May 2012 20:52:06 GMTKings and queens of the Wild Thingshttp://www.juf.org/news/blog.aspx?id=415385&blogid=13557 <p>We were all like Max, creating worlds of make believe.</p> Cindy SherThu, 10 May 2012 16:56:08 GMTCouncil of Women Legislatorshttp://www.juf.org/news/blog.aspx?id=415363&blogid=13570 <p>In Springfield this evening, 300 legislators, advocates, lobbyists, and staff will gather for the annual <em>Council of Women Legislators</em> (COW<a name="_GoBack" id="_GoBack"></a>L) scholarship foundation fundraiser.</p> Lindsey BissettWed, 09 May 2012 20:54:19 GMTConference addresses 'The State of American Jewish Belief Revisited'http://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415356 At the edge of a crisis or at a new threshold? Stefanie BregmanWed, 09 May 2012 17:12:13 GMTHow an organization in Chicago helped save the life of a 5 year-old burn victim in Jerusalemhttp://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415339 There is an organization named Chai Lifeline that goes beyond the norm by offering people what they never even knew they needed Stefanie BregmanMon, 07 May 2012 21:49:12 GMTWhat happens at TribeFest…http://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415335 <p>I took a trip to Las Vegas, and this time I hope what happened in Vegas won't stay there.</p> Brent FrostMon, 07 May 2012 16:04:18 GMTThe Wandering Chicagoanshttp://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415332 There is a new generation of wandering Jews. Cindy SherTue, 08 May 2012 16:52:42 GMTBittersweet, Part 2: No longer bitterhttp://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415330 Where does one meet his or her beshert: On JDate, through set ups, at work? No... Brent FrostMon, 07 May 2012 15:30:54 GMTGoing back to The Holy Landhttp://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415328 Our communities put a major emphasis on connecting to Israel. Brent FrostMon, 07 May 2012 16:06:02 GMTHome on the Rangehttp://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx?id=415326 Friday at sunset marked my second full day on the train called the "Southwest Chief." Brent FrostMon, 07 May 2012 16:05:17 GMT