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Sebastian Maniscalco and wife to headline YLD's Big Event Fundraiser

JUF’s Young Leadership Division’s annual event will be virtual Jan. 23

by Cindy Sher November 24, 2020

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Commentary

‘Our Jewish values don’t pause for the pandemic’

Together for good in 2020—and always

by JUF News November 25, 2020

Local News

A year unlike any other

In the wake of the pandemic, JUF instantly became a lifeline for tens of thousands of people who needed help--and fast.

by JUF News November 24, 2020

Local News

Give what you can to the people who need it most

Consider the needs of others this winter by donating to local organizations.

by JUF News December 1, 2020

Local News

Virtual Events

To keep our community safe, JUF is now offering several virtual event experiences. We hope you can join us!

by JUF News December 16, 2020

News from around the world

Biden names Massachusetts transportation secretary, Steph Pollack, to senior roads post Biden names Jessica Rosenworcel, a net neutrality champion, as acting FCC chair Roberta Kaplan is crushing white supremacists in court — and she wants America to start taking them more seriously Chuck Schumer is now the highest-ranking elected Jewish official ever. He wants to make more history. Joe Biden’s inauguration was replete with anxiety, and a lot of it was Jewish Israelis are bending the rules to get COVID-19 vaccines — and nurses are helping them do it Yehuda ‘Yudi’ Dukes, Hasidic father of 6, is dead after 10-month battle with COVID Avril Haines is Biden’s first confirmed Cabinet member as director of national intelligence Watch: Rabbi Sharon Brous calls for ‘a new America’ at National Prayer Service Diego Schwartzman launches professional esports team at Buenos Aires Jewish sports club Jewish Harvard Medical School professor dies while climbing in Pakistan’s mountains

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