Community
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JUF and day schools partnership builds a foundation for the future
Over the past decade alone, JUF has provided more than $50 million to Chicago-area Jewish day schools.
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Voices: Where teens learn the rewards of giving
Each year, the high school students of Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation learn how…
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‘Rebooting’ Jewish life in Chicago
Reboot, a think-tank dedicated to making Jewish concepts accessible through the arts, humor, comedy, and writing,…
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From multi-media to mission-driven—and what I’ve learned along the way
It’s taken me 40 years to embrace the fact that I am a planner.
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Israeli organization trains Bronzeville faith, community leaders in trauma resilience
NATAL, an Israeli NGO that seeks to advance the resiliency of Israeli society by addressing…
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Gubernatorial candidates J.B Pritzker, Gov. Rauner address community leaders
Gubernatorial candidates J.B. Pritzker and Gov. Bruce Rauner took the podium at separate JUF forums.
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13 ways to love your neighbor
Bar and bat mitzvah projects for all interests
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Ten students picked for JUF Israel Experience Scholarships
Winners were selected for their involvement in multiple activities (Jewish and secular), their leadership roles,…
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Bringing his faith to the field
Coby Kamish has been bringing his faith with him to the baseball diamond—wearing his yarmulke under his cap and his tzitzit underneath his jersey.
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JUF’s Breakthrough Fund: Fueling innovation, and better ways to help
This year, The Breakthrough Fund is providing nearly $1 million to 15 initiatives.