The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is the one organization that impacts every aspect of local and global Jewish life, providing human services for Jews and others in need, creating Jewish experiences and strengthening Jewish community connections.

Employing social media to fight antisemitism and promote Jewish pride. Follow JUF on Facebook and Instagram and JCRC Twitter and share our posts!; Continually use our voice and expertise to connect with all major media outlets in the city as a resource and, when needed, for on-air interviews.; Equipping college, high school and middle school students with resources to understand the language ...

JUF's Israel Emergency Fund is funneling a steady stream of critical support to the Israeli people. In the first round of allocations, JUF sent $8 million in emergency relief.

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For more than 120 years, JUF has served people of all faiths in Chicago, Israel and across the globe. We are a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired by Jewish values, committed to eradicating hunger, isolation and inequities, and uplifting all people to find health, harmony, unity, prosperity and peace.

JUF amplifies our collective strength to make the world a better place — for everyone. Community powered, we consider the totality of local and global Jewish needs and how to address them. From generation to generation, we help people connect to Jewish life and values, fueling a dynamic, enduring ...

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Israel Programs One of the most important aspects of Jewish identity is the connection to the people and the State of Israel. An Israel program is an encounter of the realities and dreams that shape the Jewish experience. Participants have the opportunity to experience the land, people, history and a rich culture. No

A Donor-Advised Fund allows you to recommend grants to qualified charitable organizations of your choice. Donors receive tax advantages associated with gifts to public charities and the convenience of a professionally managed charitable fund with no administrative charges. With a donor-advised fund, you focus on your charitable giving. The Federation writes and mails the checks to grant ...

Discover Jewish early childhood programs, preschools and daycares to help your little one blossom in and out of the classroom. Discover Jewish early childhood programs, preschools and daycares to help your little one blossom in and out of the classroom. From building a strong academic foundation to ...