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.
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 ...
Israel Emergency Fund - Jewish United Fund
WEBJUF swiftly advanced $5.5 million to our partners—JAFI and JDC—who are providing emergency assistance to victims in Israel. JUF's Israel Emergency Fund has mobilized over $55 million in critical support for the Israeli people at this time of crisis. A committee of JUF lay leaders has allocated $39.9 million of these emergency relief funds ...
Who We Are | About JUF @ Jewish United Fund
WEBWho We Are. Community-driven support for JUF’s Annual Campaign enables us to be one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the country. JUF believes in the extraordinary power of our resilient community to unite, empower, help and heal. Rooted in the belief in collective action and collective responsibility, JUF provides life-saving ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
The ARK - Jewish United Fund
WEBThe ARK Northwest * : 3100 Dundee Road, Suite 802 Northbrook IL 60062 Phone: (773) 973-1000 Fax: (847) 272-5330
Contact JUF Right Start - Jewsish United Fund
WEBJUF Right Start is happy to talk to you about your choices. A staff member is available for on-line, phone and in-person consultations. * Indicates required field. Name. Address 1. Address 2. City. State.