Check out this year's 12th annual Double Chai in the Chi: Chicago's Jewish 36 Under 36 list of talented, difference-making Jewish young adults in our city, presented by YLD and Jewish Chicago: The JUF ...

The YLD October 7th Young Adult Gathering is currently at capacity. To join the waitlist, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/JBF5ZvGW4P.

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 ...

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Masa Israel Journey, is home to the widest variety of mid-and-long term (5-12 months) international experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults (18-30). Masa Israel will help you find the right ...

These are all our Young Families and Community-wide events listed here for your convenience. JUF Young Families programming is enriched by the diversity of our participants. We know each family is ...

As "People of the Book," Jewish communities have long relied on stories to infuse daily life with meaning and structure. Just as adults turn to books, instruction manuals, and stories for guidance, we ...

These chairs, symbolizing each of the hostages taken on October 7, have stood outside of Am Shalom Congregation--no matter what the weather--for nearly a year. In this most challenging year, local ...

October 7 had a profound impact on Chicago area Jewish day schools and high schools. Shortly after the devastating attacks, school communities rallied and brainstormed about how they could help ...

Wade Bacon outside the Wrigleyville celebration of his conversion to Judaism. In August, my friend Wade Bacon completed his conversion to Judaism. Wade has been married to Rebecca (Weinstein) Bacon ...