Local stories
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Ta’am travelers reunite, sample more Jewish programming
Ta’am Yisrael 2016 participants continued to savor their taste of Israel at the trip reunion…
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Jewish Federation’s Holocaust Community Services receives funds for groundbreaking Holocaust survivor program
Holocaust Community Services has been awarded a $105,000 matching grant from the JFNA's new Center…
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National non-profit guide spotlights Jewish Chicago’s stars of innovation
Slingshot profiles JUF initiatives including REACH and jBaby Chicago and others breaking new ground.
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City Winery Chicago’s Downtown Seder returns
The fourth Downtown Seder, set for Monday, April 18, will feature guests seated at long…
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JUF Board sends funds to help Flint community
The JUF/Federation Board of Directors approved a $5,000 grant to the Flint Michigan Jewish Federation's…
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Community leaders examine Illinois' Religious Refusal Laws
Religious Refusal Laws and the implications for the Jewish community was the focus of a…
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‘Exodus’ flag donated to Holocaust Museum by Silverstein family
“I think it would be very moving for a young person to see this flag…
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Philanthropy effecting social change
Jewish Women’s Foundation collaborates and advocates for Jewish women and girls
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JUF’s TOV Volunteer Network to participate in global ‘Good Deeds Day’
Be part of the movement on April 10
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Elementary students learn value of giving back on Day of Service
Six hundred elementary students used their knowledge, energy and skills in a cooperative effort pairing their…