Look what you did!

We cannot thank you enough.

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We cannot thank you enough. 

In the face of record antisemitism, war in Israel and other intense challenges, you contributed to the 2024 JUF Annual Campaign--and your generosity provided help and hope when our community needed it most.  

You fought anti-Jewish hate. 

Fueled by your support, JUF interceded when antisemitism flared on Illinois college campuses, ensuring that Jewish students were safe and supported-and demanding stronger university policies to protect them. We helped local schools and businesses respond appropriately to antisemitism and provided advocacy training to empower community members to fight anti-Jewish hate themselves.  

You delivered support for Israel.

Backed by your generosity, JUF rushed critical aid to Israel, beginning with essentials for displaced civilians and shifting to trauma relief and economic resilience as the war continued.  We hosted community solidarity gatherings for thousands, launched public awareness campaigns to keep the hostages top of mind, and sent solidarity missions to Israel, along with a large contingent to the historic March For Israel in Washington, D.C..  Together, we advocated for Israel in the media and halls of power. 

You helped keep Jewish Chicago safe. 

With your help, JUF deployed its team of security experts to help over 200 Jewish sites throughout the Chicago area protect themselves, ensuring that every member of our community could safely participate in Jewish life and learning. 

You connected young people to community.  

Your support allowed JUF to expand services for young Jewish adults, providing them with emotional support and creating new opportunities for young Jews to come together, from discussion groups and Shabbat dinners to cocktail hours and volunteer opportunities.  

You sustained people in need.  

While we addressed these crises, together you and JUF continued to care for the community's everyday needs without pause, from feeding the hungry to nourishing those who hungered for connection.  

We do not know what challenges the future will bring. One thing is certain: Backed by generous donors like you, JUF will be there. 

Thank you for coming together for good.  

Keith Shapiro, 2024 JUF Annual Campaign Chair 


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