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Students make anti-BDS gain at University of Illinois
Students at University of Illinois at Chicago have reframed the divestment debate on their campus.
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Write On for Israel Fellows meet with Sens. Durbin, Kirk and other Illinois lawmakers in DC
The Senior Fellows of JUF’s Write On for Israel program visited Capitol Hill last week…
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The Right Stuff(ing)
Sydney Kaplan’s parents always told her she had “good stuffing,” meaning she was full of…
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Next on 'Sanctuary:' Can Jews and Muslims Relate on Campus?
The episode will air at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 on ABC7-Channel 7.
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Author and researcher Dacher Keltner to speak on the science of a meaningful life Feb. 25
The 'Born to be Good' author was a consultant on the Disney/Pixar film 'Inside Out.'
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David Prystowsky to lead JUF Campaign professional staff
David Prystowsky, vice president of Campaign at JUF, has assumed the role as the senior…
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Exhibit now showcasing ‘What We Carried: Stories by Iraqi Refugees’
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center has kicked off the Midwest premiere of What…
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Congress wraps up 2015, addresses Federation priorities
"A number of programs our affiliated agencies rely on not only survived, but in some…
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Rachel Sternberg reflects on 22 years of service to community
Sternberg, senior vice president of Campaign, wrapped up an extraordinary career at JUF this past…
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Frances Finch, leader in JUF’s Women’s Division, passes away
Frances Finch, who-with her late husband, Herman-supported JUF and its predecessor organizations since 1944, died…