AM for the Jewish Federation Annual Meeting as we elect our new board slate, acknowledge our outgoing board, honor this year's award recipients, and hear from JUF President Lonnie Nasatir. This annual ...

In most instances, "Free Palestine" is protected free speech in the United States. But after this most recent series of "Free Palestine"- motivated attacks and with an accompanying deafening silence ...

With immense pride, I joined leaders from Chicago's Jewish community in the galleries of the Illinois State House and Senate in May. From above each chamber floor, we watched State Senator Laura Fine ...

The Young Leadership Division of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is committed to building a better Jewish community in Chicago, Israel, and throughout the world. We ...

JUF Executive Leadership BiosDan is responsible for leading and overseeing the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago’s (JUF) advocacy and related outreach efforts. This includes, combatting ...

If you're a college student from Chicago, or go to school in Illinois, be a camp counselor for the English-speaking camp, Kefiada, in JUF's Partnership region of Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir in Israel.

Come play with jBaby Chicago! From music to yoga to an expectant parent series, jBaby classes partner with local Jewish organizations to offer something unique for families. Or, join a weekly ...

Israel’s weather is wonderful but unpredictable - the winter can be cold and rainy or sunny and mild. The summer, is usually hot and dry during the day and cool at night. In both seasons, layering is ...

Matthew Rissien and Brittany Silberman, and baby Henry make three. Jackie Valfer Einbinder, a labor and delivery nurse, couldn't escape a painful irony: She and her husband, Isaac, were having trouble ...

The real story behind the orange on the seder plate I present you here with the real story of why people put an orange on the Seder plate.

Mini Israel Wall Hanging created by Dalia Finestein, of Made by Dalia. Just in time for Chanukah, Makers of Israel (makersofisrael.com) is launching to connect Israeli artisans with international ...

Children at Jewish schools in the United States sing "David Melech Yisrael," with its corresponding hand movements. Children in the Sderot region sing about rocket alerts.