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JCUA Momentum on the Map
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Jewish Response to Urban Violence
 


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We work in partnership with diverse communities. Guided by the Jewish prophetic principles of "Tzedek" (justice) and "Tikkun Olam," (repairing the world) we pursue human rights and socio-economic justice for our most vulnerable populations by empowering communities from within. Learn more about JCUA

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JCUA’s internship program trains students and emerging leaders throughout the year. We provide interns with meaningful engagement in social justice issues through a Jewish lens. JCUA interns gain professional experience, empowering mentoring and skills to excel in an effective and focused non-profit environment. JCUA encourages applicants from all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and genders.

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From the NewsBlog
JCUA News
JCUA Responds to This Past Weekend’s Violence
As Jews across the country prepare for Passover, I am with my extended family in Los Angeles. Though the metropolitan area here is more than triple the size of Chicago, it is the Chicago weekend violence statistics that I am following, along with the shootings at two Jewish Community facilities in metropolitan Kansas City . […]
Monday, April 14, 2014 11:20:50 AM
46 Years Later: Connecting #mlk’s Last Speech to #abetterillinois
46 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. In his last years, King focused his work on addressing the intersections between economic inequality, poverty and race. King was in Memphis to support the Memphis Sanitation Strike, a critical first campaign in his larger Poor People’s Campaign. In his last […]
Friday, April 04, 2014 1:50:31 PM
Tell Eric Cantor to Bring Comprehensive Immigration Reform to a Vote
We have a rare opportunity to break through the gridlock. In just a few days, Majority Leader Cantor is set to meet with Jewish constituents to hear why they support comprehensive immigration reform. Let’s unite with one message. http://entrydenied.org/jcua
Monday, March 24, 2014 3:48:09 PM
Passover Seder: Stories of Violence and its Impact
JCUA's Annual Passover Seder: "From Handguns to Hope." Featuring Kevin Coval and the Louder than a Bomb 2014 Team. THURSDAY, APRIL 3, Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, 6601 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago. www.jcua.org
Thursday, March 20, 2014 12:35:24 AM
Jewish Teens to Mobilize 59th District Synagogues
At Or Tzedek and Beth Emet’s latest Jewish organizing workshop, Mark Walsh and Camiella Williams from the Illinois Council against Handgun Violence shared both statistical and personally powerful arguments for gun violence prevention legislation. Sixteen year old May Pat Hector, national youth director for National Action Network and founder of Youth in Action, spoke about […]
Thursday, March 13, 2014 1:57:21 PM
Chicago Father in Deportation Granted 6 Month Stay of Removal
Because of his activism with Undocumented Illinois, the Immigrant Youth Justice League, Organized Communities Against Deportation, National Day Laborer Organizing Network and other immigrant justice organizations, Anibal Fuentes will remain in Chicago to see his son turn one. Anibal continues to fight for permanent relief and for President Obama to stop all deportations and will share his story at […]
Thursday, March 06, 2014 2:00:42 AM
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Upcoming Events

Apr
13

Or Tzedek: Year of Action
12:30-2:30 pm, Sunday, April 13
Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster, Evanston
Registration required
Contact: rebecca@jcua.org

May
1

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Question Bridge: Black Males -
Mother to Son: A Frank Discussion
and Letters of Love
6:30-8:30pm, Thursday, May 1
DuSable Museum
 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago
For more info. call 773-947-0600
May
18

Or Tzedek: Year of Action
12:30-2:30 pm, Sunday, May 18
Boocoo Cultural Center
1823 Church St, Evanston
Registration required
Contact: rebecca@jcua.org
Jun
8

Greater Chicago Jewish Folk Arts Festival
Visit JCUA's Booth
Sunday, June 8
Learn more
Jun 12

"Acts of Change"
Celebrating JCUA's 50th Anniversary
Thursday, June 12, 5:30 pm
Venue SIX10, Spertus Building
610 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Learn more and register
Jun
16

Or Tzedek Summer Program: "Advanced Activism"
June 15-29
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Contact: rebecca@jcua.org

Jul
17

 

SAVE-THE-DATE: Iftar in the Synagogue
"Rekindle Our Faith, Renew Our Community"
Chicago Sinai Congregation
15 E. Delaware, Chicago
July
27

Or Tzedek Summer Program: "Activism and Community Organizing"
July 27 - Aug.10
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Contact: rebecca@jcua.org

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