Most Clicked This Week
- “I serve in Congress. Abdul El-Sayed’s victory this week is only the latest evidence that my party is being overrun by antisemitism. We know where this leads”
- “Sometimes peace saves lives. Other times it just gives the people trying to kill you time to reload. If Hamas does not disarm in Gaza, then the Israel Defense Forces must disarm them”
- Bullets and Bagels: The Jewish shooting club
- "Without mentioning names, Khamenei appeared to cite Democratic candidates like Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren"
- "The growing inclination among liberal Jews to deemphasize Jewish distinctiveness is the gravest threat to the future of liberal Judaism"
- Films from Unpacked formerly Jerusalem U
- “Of course, it’s a good time; there’s never been a bad time to buy in Israel. It’s not just a financial investment but an emotional and spiritual one, too”
- "In her powerful address, Hausdorff draws attention to the historical manipulation of legal language, including how terms like "genocide" are being used to distort the reality of Israel's situation"
Tag Archives: Jewish United Fund
“Since Steve Nasatir has been JUF President, more than $8bn has been raised to help people in need, to strengthen community connections, and to create Jewish experiences”
JUF NEWS Chicago pays homage to Dr. Steven B. Nasatir for almost 50 years of service by Cindy Sher May 30, 2019 …New Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot equated the good work of Nasatir and JUF with her vision for the … Continue reading
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EVENT StandWithUs and JUF’s Israel Education Center invite you to a Campus Crash Course on Israel
Wondering about the Israel climate on college campuses today? Join us to have your questions answered! Through interactive workshops you’ll learn about the most pressing topics facing students today including legal rights, free speech, and the intersection of social justice … Continue reading
CEO of Chicago’s Jewish federation, Steve Nasatir, stepping down after nearly four decades
FORWARD The Man Who Ran Chicago’s Jewish Community For Almost 40 Years Is Stepping Down by Ben Sales June 11, 2018 Steven Nasatir, the longtime CEO of Chicago’s Jewish federation, will be moving into another role next year after four … Continue reading
Chicago JUF takes exception to Times of Israel article on how Federations invest
Jay Tcath, Executive Vice President, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago, forwarded this posting to me in response to my Times of Israel posting on how federations invest their funds: A few recent Jewish media stories have critically reported on the … Continue reading
Chicago rabbi establishes non-Zionist congregation
CHICAGO TRIBUNE by Manya Brachear Pashman September 11, 2015 As the sun vanished below the horizon one recent Friday night, Rabbi Brant Rosen looked out over the standing-room-only crowd packed into the muggy basement of a Lutheran church in Lincoln … Continue reading
In Chicago, Come for the Iran Nuke Deal. Stay for the Smoked Salmon.
THE FORWARD by Tuvia Tenenbom August 25, 2015 The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is holding a special meeting today to discuss the Chicago Jewish community’s response to the Iran deal. The Jewish … Continue reading
JUF responds to NYT article noting HRC’s speaking fees
Below the JUF response to yesterday’s reposting of a NYT article Clintons Report Earnings of $139 Million in Seven Years, the locally relevant sentences being “She [Hillary] topped out at $400,000 for a speech to the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. … Continue reading
Chicago Jewish leaders call on Niagara Foundation to ‘restore trust’
JUF NEWS June 26, 2015 A group of Chicago Jewish community professionals met with counterparts at the [Chicago-based] Niagara Foundation Thursday, following that organization’s cancellation of a scheduled appearance by Roey Gilad, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. The group, which included … Continue reading
Rep. Bob Dold heads JUF leadership delegation to Israel
JUF NEWS May 8, 2015 Congressman Bob Dold led a JUF trip to Israel this past week for a series of high-level military, strategic, diplomatic and business meetings, continuing a 15-year tradition of Illinois’ 10th District congressman taking such trips … Continue reading