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 ...

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 ...

As Tevye taught us in Fiddler on the Roof, "TRADITION!" is a hallmark Jewish value. Traditions, passed down from generation to generation, sustain our strong community. Join jBaby and PJ Library ...

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 ...

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.

As a key part of its community-wide security initiative, JUF has named Daniel Godsel as its Security Director. At a time of accelerating antisemitism and attacks against Jewish institutions, he will ...

The joy of cooking (kugel) There's a loose leaf sheet of paper in my apartment I reference so often I probably know it by heart.

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 ...