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Chicago gathers for vigil for kidnapped Israeli teens
Over 500 Chicagoans gathered Monday to show their support for the kidnapped Israeli teens and…
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Chicago vigil for kidnapped teens set for Monday
A vigil in solidarity with Israel and the families of the three kidnapped teens will…
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Breaking through: Jewish United Fund awards $1 million in grants to innovative programs
Encouraging smart growth and innovation in the Jewish nonprofit sector are the goals of the…
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To innovate and maintain
$150.5 million JUF/Jewish Federation allocations plan protects essential services, preps for future.
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Scholarship applications for Spertus fall graduate fellowships now open
Spertus Institute is able to provide scholarships to qualified students who begin the Master of…
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Tour the Jewish calendar with 'Sunday in the Park with Bagels'
This free young families event hosted by Big Tent Judaism-Chicago will take place on Sunday, June…
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Francis Cardinal George, Rabbi Herman Schaalman and Ilene Shaw to receive Interreligious Leadership Award
The Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago will present the award to the three…
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Building a foundation
In JUF’s decade-old philanthropy project, teens learn to lead and change the world.
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New mini-grants keep South Suburban Jewish programs flourishing
The mini-grants will provide a total of $16,000 to 13 widely varied projects, continuing the Federation’s…
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Entrepreneurial ventures culminate at JCC PresenTense 'Launch Night' June 12
After six months of fellowship and training, 15 JCC PresenTense Chicago entrepreneurs will showcase their…