"It was very hard for me, emotionally," Allan recounted. "I didn't want to ask for help. …It was almost humiliating." But after a friend suggested that he seek assistance at Jewish Free Loan Chicago ...

Making a tribute gift to JUF is the perfect way honor a friend, family member or colleague, whether you are celebrating a simcha, a professional achievement, or a loved one’s memory.

"All my life," said Dr. Chaim Rosenberg, "I've been interested in what came before." That interest has served Rosenberg, on the cusp of his 90th birthday, particularly well for many years. A ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Jews should speak up for Hizmet Jews, I believe, are obliged to speak up for those who suffer because they are falsely accused of being part of a Jewish conspiracy, thus becoming fellow victims of ...

(nee Bromberg). Beloved wife of the late Dr. Seymour. Adored mother of Jori (Mark) Kovel. Cherished grandmother of Carli and Grant Kovel. Dear sister of Eleanor (the late Leonard) Belson and the late ...

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 ...