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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)

Educational Resources

Teens Journal Writing

Board of Jewish Education
www.bjechicago.org

Community Foundation for Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago (CFJE)
www.cfje.org

Ehrlich Student Loans
The Ehrlich Student Loan Program provides subsidized, low interest educational loans to Jewish students from the Chicago metropolitan area. The program subsidizes the loan while you are enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program. You'll make no payments nor accrue any interest payments on your loan while enrolled in school. To find out more information, please contact Edward Simon at 312-357-4995 or visit www.juf.org/college/ehrlich.aspx.

Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Scholarship Services
jvschicago.org/training-education/scholarship-services

Scholarship Chicago
www.scholarshipchicago.org

Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
www.spertus.edu