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Mitzvah Opportunities

In conjunction with JUF's Tikkun Olam Network (TOV), the Young Women's City (YWC) Council will coordinate special volunteer opportunities for groups of women throughout the year. Locations will be announced upon receipt of reservations. Limited spaces are available for each program. Please contact YWC at YWCcouncil@juf.org for more information or to RSVP.

Deliver Passover food packages in conjunction with Maot Chitim

  • Sunday, March 21
  • At an apartment building in the City
  • 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Family Friendly

Not everyone has the luxury of having enough money to buy the groceries that are necessary to celebrate Passover.  Assist in delivering food packages to Jews in need in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs so that they may observe the holidays in a traditional and dignified manner. 

Serve dinner at the JUF Uptown Cafe 

  • Tuesday, May 11, 2010
  • JUF Uptown Cafe (909 W. Wilson)
  • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Adults only

The JUF Uptown Cafe is Chicago's first kosher anti-hunger program for the needy. In addition to providing hot meals in a restaurant-style setting, the JUF Uptown Cafe program brings dignity and hope to people in need. YWC volunteers will set tables, serve food and converse with guests.