JUF – Together for good
WEBThe 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.
JUF : Grants : Breakthrough Fund
WEBJewish United Fund (JUF) launched the JUF Breakthrough Fund grant program in 2014 to encourage smart, strategic growth and creative program development in Chicago’s Jewish community. Through this sixth and final cycle of the Breakthrough Fund, JUF will award new grants for leading-edge programs, capacity-building efforts, planning, research ...
Who We Are | About JUF @ Jewish United Fund
WEBFor 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 is proud to have a platinum ...
Executive Leadership | About JUF @ Jewish United Fund
WEBSteve Nasatir served as President of the Jewish United Fund from 1979-2019, guiding the community through four decades of tremendous change and challenge. Just the fourth chief executive in the institution’s history, Steve grew JUF into the hub of one of the largest humanitarian networks in the nation. During his tenure, JUF/Federation raised ...
JUF | Teens | ICT : Overnight Camps - Jewish United Fund
WEBOvernight Camps. The camps listed below are eligible for the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago's Residential Summer Camp Scholarships. For more information about these scholarships, visit Grants & Scholarships.For a full listing of Jewish overnight camps, visit Foundation for Jewish Camp.For more information about our first-time camper incentive programs, One Happy Camper and Camp ...
How We Help | About JUF @ Jewish United Fund
WEBHow We Help JUF provides vital points of discovery, learning, community and connection, and responds swiftly to crisis situations. At the center of Jewish Chicago, and in deep partnership with the 75+ agencies and initiatives we support, JUF’s work is made possible by generations of generosity, guided by Jewish values and the innate understanding that we must take care of our neighbors as ...
JUF : Jewish Learning : Jewish Holidays - Jewish United Fund
WEBEvery month of the Jewish year except one is marked by holidays, festivals, and observances. Jewish holidays take place in the unique context of the Jewish calendar, which, though mainly lunar, is in fact a hybrid using aspects of both the solar and lunar calendars. In addition to the following list detailing the important elements of the Jewish holidays, JUF has developed a guide to help Jews ...
Jewish Holiday Calendar | Jewish United Fund + Jewish Federation
WEBJUF 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 ...
JUF : Jewish Learning : Glossary
WEBThe Glossary of Terms defines words and phrases of both Hebrew and Yiddish origin. These terms cover the range of the Jewish experience, from annual and lifetime events to ritual objects and Jewish cuisine. JUF would like to acknowledge the help and inspiration of the late Larry Fein, volunteer copyeditor of JUF News for six years on this compilation.
Find an early childhood program your child will love | JUF Early …
WEBFrom building a strong academic foundation to nurturing your family’s values, Jewish early education programs can help foster your child’s development. Learning academic and life skills with passionate, trained educators. Cultivating lifelong friendships and a strong network of support. Celebrating the heritage and traditions that bring us ...