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My Jewish Journey: From NFTY to American University

For the past four years of my life, I have been an extremely active member of NFTY- a North American Reform Jewish youth movement. But as I am moving on to the next academic step in my life, I worry that I will not be able to find such an appropriate niche for my Jewish involvement.  Read More »

Making Mitzvot part of your Bar or Bat Mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah Guide

See TOV's Guide to Making Mitzvot Part of Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah

Israel Experience

Israel Experience

Redeem your Jewish Federation Israel Experience Funds 
(including SKIP, Gift of Israel, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Certificates and Walk with Israel Vouchers)

Mini-Camp TOV

Mini-Camp TOV will be Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12, 2013!

Click here to register!

What is Mini-Camp TOV?

Mini-Camp TOV includes a variety of hands-on volunteer projects sponsored by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago at non-profit agencies around Chicago. From combatting hunger and homelessness, to caring for the environment, to brightening a young child's day when they are sick, a unique opportunity to make a difference awaits you.

Mini-Camp TOV is the same great experience as Camp TOV, in a smaller package! It will be a jam-packed 2-day session of hands-on volunteering, taking place in early June after school ends and before overnight camp begins. To participate in Mini-Camp TOV, you must be a Jewish teen from the Chicago area entering grades 7-12. If you love Mini-Camp TOV, you can experience all new projects in August with the full session of JUF Camp TOV!

Each program costs $72, which covers transportation, a camp t-shirt, water bottle, two Kosher snacks daily, programming and materials. Teens should bring their own bagged lunch both days. 

Get with the Program!

Transportation to and from the volunteer sites will be provided from the JUF building, 30 South Wells Street (at Monroe) and potentially a suburban location, based on enrollment. Teens may choose to: drive to JUF (parking information will be provided), take the Metra or L (JUF staff will pick up teens at station), or be dropped off.

Questions? Call 312-444-2867 or email TOVTeen@juf.org.