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JUF awards over $1 million to spur smart growth, innovation
Through its six grant the fund has awarded nearly $6.5 million via 80 grants to…
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A century of Sinai
This year, Mount Sinai Hospital celebrates a century on Chicago’s West Side, and 100 years…
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When Yoga meets Judaism
Infusing Jewish wisdom and meaning into yoga practice
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Dad, dementia, and the Cubs
By the time the Cubs made it to the World Series in 2016, Lou’s dementia…
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Kosher Kitchen Confidential
Allan Lieberman’s new book ‘We Want Mashgiach Now!’ chronicles the experiences of a 'Kosher Cop.'…
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JCUA honors Rabbi Capers Funnye
Funnye has served for 38 years as the rabbi for Chicago's Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken…
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Chicago pays homage to Dr. Steven B. Nasatir for almost 50 years of service
His wife Carolyn Rosenberg described Nasatir best: "The weight of the Jewish world was and…
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Idina Menzel joins local women in raising their voices at Spring Event
Idina Menzel inspired 1,000 women at this year's JUF Women's Division Spring Event.
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Jewish grandparents survey turns a lens on passing on Judaism to the next generation
Most grandparents are interested in passing on Jewish values such as leading an ethical life,…
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Dr. Steven B. Nasatir reflects on 40 years as JUF President
JUF News took the opportunity to speak with Steve about some of the extraordinary moments…