Community
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Tax bill signed into law, concerns among nonprofits remain
For months, charitable organizations raised concerns about the impact proposed changes would have on charitable…
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HIAS Chicago to close Refugee Resettlement Program
The move, one of dozens of similar closings and consolidations across the country, is a…
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Jewish Women’s Foundation celebrates 20 years of bold, innovative grantmaking
Following in 20 years of philanthropic tradition, the Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (JWF)…
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YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser features David Spade, celebrates 10 years of big names, big laughs, and big impact
When JUF’s Young Leadership Division hosted its first annual ‘Big Event’ fundraiser in 2008, it…
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Local rabbis give liturgy a 'voice-over'
We’ve all heard the one about when a rabbi walks into a bar, but what…
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JCC Chicago’s ‘Big Idea’ for changing Israel education at camp
Israel at JCC Chicago camps now looks dramatically different today than it did 30, 10,…
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Summer camps thrive through inclusion
Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience camp life—and with more and more summer camps fostering…
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JUF Russian Jewish Division's Gala Fundraiser unites community
A sold-out crowd of 400 people celebrated the 30th anniversary of Freedom Sunday and today’s…
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Developing partnerships in Midwest Jewish camping
Directors from Beber Camp, Camp Interlaken JCC, Camp Moshava Wild Rose, Camp Nageela Midwest, Camp…
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$5.1 million gift to camping endowment helps ensure Jewish continuity
An anonymous donor has made a $5.1 million contribution to the Jewish United Fund of…