Meetup Location: Either JUF Offices (30 S Wells) @ 5:30PM or self-dismissal and arrival to United Center (1901 W Madison St) @ 6:15PM 30 S Wells, Chicago, IL 60606 or 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL ...

JUF 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 ...

After more than three decades of lending his voice, heart, and pen, Paul Wieder--longtime Jewish Chicago Associate Editor and passionate member of the community--retired from JUF in October, leaving ...

All 20 of the Israeli hostages still alive two years after being taken hostage by Hamas have returned to Israel, following an emotional morning that commanded the attention of Jews around the world ...

The other morning, I was walking my dog when I saw a sight seen in every neighborhood in Israel: a parent getting into the car with their child in uniform, likely taking them to a bus depot enroute to ...

Jewish Chicagoans standing proudly with Israel during a Yom Ha’atzmaut gathering at Chicago’s Daley Plaza last spring. (Photo credit: Robert Kusel) The connection between the Israeli people and ...

"If we don't have peace in Israel, which is the ultimate sweet gift, then I would say I am looking forward to my friend Cindy bringing me some chocolate rugelach from Boulangerie Cheskie in Montreal.

For nearly 60 years, Lester Crown has inspired donors across the generations. He is pictured here in 2014. (Photo credit: Robert Kusel) Philanthropist Lester Crown is Jewish Chicago's patriarch, a ...

The youngest of four children, Irving "Irv" Barr's arrival was a happy surprise for his family. His parents and siblings doted on the youngest, nicknamed "Tots" by his dad. A rags to riches story, the ...

A few years ago, Allan B. found himself in a position he'd never imagined. A seasoned nonprofit executive who'd worked for years in the Jewish community, he was struggling after a layoff, borrowing ...

At just 33 years of age, Mike Berman landed his dream job in Chicago. The Northbrook-raised lifelong sports fan nabbed the gig as a sports reporter for NBC Chicago in 2016 and has since interviewed ...