Community
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Young Jewish leaders, professionals to be honored at Federation Business Meeting
Prior to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Meeting at noon Monday, Sept. 18, the Federation will…
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JCRC condemns white nationalist march and violence in Charlottesville
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish United Fund strongly condemns the ugly display…
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Shurat HaDin attorney to discuss her work on anti-terrorism cases
Shurat HaDin attorney Rachel Weiser will be featured in two programs on Tuesday, Aug. 15,…
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Israeli expert leads JCRC briefing on disaster management
Isaac Ashkenazi, a renowned international expert on disaster management and community resilience, led a JCRC…
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JUF’s Create a Jewish Legacy program helps local organizations raise $25.6 million
In July, 24 organizations graduated from two cohorts of JUF’s Create a Jewish Legacy program—a…
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JCC Camp Chi campers tell stories of inclusion and belief through photography
JCC Camp Chi, with the support of Keshet, is nationally-recognized for its inclusive community, where…
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How not to plan a b’nai mitzvah project
Looking back, some of the most helpful advice I give out to families was taken…
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Next on 'Sanctuary:' The High Holy Days: Looking In, Looking Out
Rabbi Shoshanah Conover of Temple Sholom in Chicago and Rabbi Michael Balinsky, executive vice president…
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Blending Judaism and survival skills at camp for boys
At Camp Yagilu Wilderness, Chicago native Rabbi Tani Prero works with adolescent Orthodox boys on…
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JUF, Federation designates nearly $175.6 million to social services, community building work in FY 2018
The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago has allocated nearly $175.6 million so Iris…