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Remarks from Jessica Schaffer at Acts of Change
My name is Jessica Schaffer, and I have the great privilege of being JCUA’s Executive Director. I’d like to...
CVP: Ujima Village Gets a 24/7 Home
JCUA’s Community Ventures Program (CVP) is partnering with Unity...
100+ Jewish clergy speak out against attacks on democracy
More than 100 rabbis and clergy from across the...
Recent Posts
A Passover message from JCUA
Jewish tradition commands us to retell the story of our ancestors’ liberation each and every year — not only...
Project Esther and the fight for inclusive democracy
Over the past month, we’ve watched with alarm as the Trump administration escalates its attacks on civil liberties and...
Applications are now open for JCUA’s youth leadership program
For generations, Jewish youth have been at the forefront of movements for change — from Bundists organizing Jewish workers in...
Welcoming a new JCUA Board member
We’re thrilled to welcome Rhonda Abrams to the JCUA Board of Directors. Rhonda is a longtime fundraiser turned philanthropy...
Check out JCUA’s 2024 Annual Report
JCUA is more than just a community organization; we’re a vital part of Chicago’s ecosystem for social justice. We’re a...
Mazal tov to Cydney Wallace!
Chicago, IL — The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs is thrilled to learn that Cydney Wallace, Vice President of...
How JCUA members are meeting the moment
As we navigate a new political landscape, we remain anchored by an enduring Jewish commitment to justice, equity, and...
We know this moment is hard. But it is not hopeless.
Last week, JCUA gathered — in-person and online — to find strength in community as we processed the results...
Shana Tovah from JCUA
As we welcome Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish new year of 5785, I am writing to wish our cherished...
Meet Alissa Berman, JCUA’s new Avodah Organizer
Hi everyone! My name is Alissa Berman (she/her), and I am so excited to work as JCUA’s Avodah Organizer...