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Israel
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
Ameinu-Chicago |
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Committed to peace, social and economic justice, pluralism and the centrality of Israel to the Jewish people. Stands for liberal values and progressive Zionism. |
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) |
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Great Lakes Region |
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion's vision, creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community and sharing the University's expertise locally and around the globe. With some 20,000 students on campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat in Israel's southern desert, BGU is a university with a conscience, where the highest academic standards are integrated with community involvement, committed to sustainable development of the Negev. |
American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation |
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4411 Bobolink Terrace |
Hosts Israeli disabled veterans each year for a period of rest and rehabilitation, expands ties between Israel and the Chicago Jewish community metropolitan area, and supports Israeli disabled veterans and victims of terror attacks. |
American Friends of Magen David Adom |
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Midwest Region |
Magen David Adom is Israel's ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first responders for the state's more than 8 million people. MDA is the only organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it's not a government agency, so it relies on donations. |
American Friends of the Hebrew University |
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Midwest Region |
Promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. |
American Friends of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled * |
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One Northfield Plaza, Suite 300 |
Committed to providing ongoing financial support to the Center, empowering Israeli children with physical disabilities to participate in physical and psychological rehabilitation through sports to attain the goal of leading productive and successful lives in Israeli society. Today, more than 2,500 kids and adults participate in 20 different sports activities without discrimination of religion, race, or ethnicity. |
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) |
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Midwest Regional Office |
Registered lobbying group for issues affecting U.S./Israel relationships. |
American Jewish Committee |
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Chicago Regional Office |
AJC is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, with unparalleled access to government officials, diplomats, and other world leaders. Through these relationships and our international presence, AJC is able to impact opinion and policy on the issues that matter most: combating rising anti-Semitism and extremism, defending Israel's place in the world, and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all people. AJC Chicago is the local gateway to this international network. Advocacy opportunites available. |
American Technion Society |
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Israel-Institute of Technology |
The American Technion Society supports visionary education and world-changing impact through the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. For more than 75 years, our nationwide supporter network has funded new Technion scholarships, research, labs, and facilities that have helped deliver world-changing contributions and extend Technion education to campuses in three countries. Our investments in the Technion's growth and innovation advance critical research and technologies that serve the State of Israel and the global good. |
American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago (AICC) |
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203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2100 |
Promoting business between the U.S. and Israel. |
AMIT |
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3856B W. Oakton Street |
Educates more than 28,000 Israeli youth from diverse backgrounds within a framework of religious values and Zionist ideals, incorporating academic and technological studies, through a network of 110 schools, youth villages and other programs in 29 Israeli cities, development towns and communities. |
ARZA The Reform Israel Fund |
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Central District |
The Israel voice of the Reform Movement in the United States. Seeks to make Israel fundamental to the sacred lives and Jewish identities of Reform Jews. ARZA champions and supports activities that help build an inclusive and democratic Israeli society. |
Bank Hapoalim B.M. |
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1177 Avenue of the Americas |
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Bank Leumi USA |
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1 N. LaSalle Street |
FDIC-insured full-service commercial bank providing financial services to midsize firms, international businesses, and high net worth individuals in the United States and abroad. Serves as banker and facilitator for investments and trade between the United States and Israel. |
Buy Israel Goods |
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203 N. LaSalle Street |
Consumer guide for retail purchase of Israeli products. |
Chicago Area Friends of Yesha |
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3740 W. Dempster St. |
Fundraising and support for the 240,000 Jews in the 146 Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and Aza. |
Club 1948 |
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2405 N. Sheffield Ave. |
Connecting Israelis and Americans to the State of Israel. Brings together individuals of various backgrounds, to engage in Israel-themed social, cultural and educational events. Unaffiliated group connects individuals to their identity by fostering a passion for the soul, spirit and people of Israel. |
Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest |
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500 W. Madison Street |
The official representative of the government of Israel to the Midwest and its liaison with the Jewish community in 11 states. Israel-related services and programs: informational materials and brochures, cultural publications, events and exhibits; speakers bureau; academic activities (including visiting scholars); referrals on Israel-related questions, passport, visa, and other documentation services.Twitter: @IsraelinChicago |
Friends of Israel Scouts - Tzofim Inc. |
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4711 Golf Rd. Suite 600 |
Supports programs including Tzofim Friendship Caravan, Tzofim Summer Delegation, Tzofin Chetz V'Keshet, Tzofim Keshet, Tzofim Tzabar, Tzofim Farin Tzabar, Tzofim Shnat Sherut, Hevre and Tzofim in Your Camp, in cooperation with the Tzofim (Israel Scouts) movement in Israel. |
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) |
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29 E. Madison Street |
Supports humanitarian, educational, cultural, recreational and social programs for Israeli soldiers and their families. |
Hadassah Chicago-North Shore Chapter |
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Joseph & Mae Gray Hadassah House |
Hadassah Chicago-North Shore supports the medical research and technology of the world-renowned Hadassah Medical Organization, bringing healing and hope to those around the word. Through state-of-the art medical research and technology, we find treatments and cures for diseases such as cancer, ALS, macular degeneration, MS, heart disease and more. Hadassah women are also a vital voice for advocacy on issues such as sex trafficking, women's health issues, gender equity in medical research and more. Work to support youth with Jewish camping and indigent and immigrant youth in Israel are also a major focus. With more than 11,000 members in the Chicagoland area, we offer opportunities for leadership skill development, Jewish learning, camaraderie and fulfillment. Hadassah women are the Women Who Do. |
Israel Bonds |
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1 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1010 |
Investors in Israel bonds have helped cultivate the desert, build transportation networks, create new industries, resettle immigrants, and increase export capabilities. Today, investing in Israel bonds supports a nation of extraordinary innovation that continues to push the boundaries of modern technology. |
Israel Cancer Research Fund |
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Chicago Chapter |
The leading charitable organization in the US solely devoted to supporting cancer research in Israel. Since 1975, ICRF has provided 2,200+ grants exceeding $56 million in funding to outstanding cancer researchers whose laboratories are located in Israel's leading institutions. These scientists include the first Israelis to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Funds go directly to scientists via a granting process. No funds go to bricks and mortar. ICRF Chicago has expanded its board, created a young leadership, Visions board, and is raising awareness about the outstanding research taking place throughout Israel. Contact the office for volunteer opportunities. |
Israel Trade and Investment Center |
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111 E. Wacker Dr. |
Trade and investment assistance between American and Israeli firms. Exports to and from Israel; assistance to multinational companies, direct information from Israeli government offices. |
J Street |
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Midwest Region |
Political organization for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans. |
Jewish National Fund (JNF) |
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60 Revere Drive |
Gives all generations a unique voice in building and ensuring the prosperity of the land of Israel. JNF is greening the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel’s water supply, helping develop innovative arid-agriculture techniques, and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. |
Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) |
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P.O. Box 105 |
Supports a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, reproductive choice and separation of religion and state. |
JUF's Israel Education Center * |
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Jewish United Fund |
Engages the next generation with Israel through education and advocacy. |
JUF's Israel Office * |
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Jewish United Fund |
Represents the Jewish United Fund in Israel. Works with lay leaders and staff on missions, visits of influentials, Partnership Together and many other issues which arise as part of our relationship through our allocations to the Jewish Agency for Israel, JDC, and our community's connections in and allocations to Israel. |
JUF's Partnership Together * |
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Jewish United Fund |
A program of the Jewish United Fund that links Jews in Chicago with its partnered region of Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir in Israel's northern Negev. Promotes projects that enhance development, improve the quality of life and connect with Chicago Jewry through "People to People" programs. |
Mizrachi - Religious Zionists of Chicago |
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3740 W. Dempster Street |
Conduit for Religious Zionism in Chicago. Provides opportunities for the support and advancement of Torat Eretz Yisrael, Israel Advocacy, and Yishuv Eretz Yisrael while serving as a vehicle for the practical expression of Hakorat HaTov for the Divine gift of Medinat Yisrael. |
NA'AMAT USA |
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Greater Chicago Council |
Strives to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel and the United States. NA'AMAT women act locally, nationally and globally in 11 countries (10 sister countries in addition to Israel), united in belief and in action around issues ranging from religious pluralism to the improvement in the status of women at home and in the workplace, from child well-being to peace in the Middle East, from the ability of single parents and new immigrants to build a life for themselves to the end of domestic violence. |
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) |
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Chicago North Shore |
The National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. For over a century, NCJW has been at the forefront of social change. NCJW members are outspoken champions for progressive policies at the federal, state and local levels. Over the years, NCJW's collective voice has changed the world for the better -- improving the lives of women, children and families in the US and Israel. |
New Israel Fund |
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Phone:
(847) 681-2103
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Works to strengthen Israel's democracy and support grassroots organizations. |
The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science |
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Midwest Region |
Supports the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. For more than eight decades, the Weizmann Institute's dedicated researchers have collaborated across borders and disciplines, pursuing their curiosity, and making inspired breakthroughs that improve the lives of everyone, everywhere. |
To Protect Our Heritage PAC |
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2421 W. Pratt Blvd., Suite 1206 |
Promotes a close relationship between the United States and Israel by disseminating educational information, meeting with elected federal officials and making federal political campaign contributions. |
Write On for Israel * |
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Jewish United Fund |
JUF’s Write On for Israel is a prestigious, competitive two-year education and advocacy program that will teach Chicago-area Jewish teens about Israel's history and current events. Write On Fellows will receive the training and skills needed to become a leader in the pro-Israel community in preparation for college and beyond. |
