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JUF’s Voices creates virtual COVID-19 ‘giving circle’

A group of teens meet during the coronavirus pandemic to allocate funds to those in need.

by Paul Wieder June 2, 2020

German Halle synagogue shooter attempts prison escape Felicia Friedman, 94, Holocaust survivor who refused to relinquish her faith Norway will withhold funding to Palestinians over textbooks it says promote hate and violence How the George Floyd protests have echoed through the Jewish community Palestinian Authority refuses to accept taxes collected for it by Israel Israel revokes special visas for non-citizen yeshiva students, citing rise in COVID-19 cases These services are helping older Jews master technology and stay connected in isolation Knesset shuts down as lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 Pearlstone retreat center to reduce workforce by 75% Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses primary challenger to 16-term congressman Eliot Engel Israeli President Reuven Rivlin urges end to ‘verbal violence’ in annexation debate

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Activist fighting Chicago violence joins collective of leaders

Like any mother, Tamar Manasseh is determined to do anything to keep her children safe.

by JUF News June 02, 2020

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Comforting children in the hour of COVID-19

Tips from a clinical psychologist

by Paul Wieder May 11, 2020

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Virtual Events

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

by JUF News June 2, 2020

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