Announcements Posts
Welcome (back) Sophie!
Hello, JCUA! My name is Sophie Stein (she/her) and I am excited to be JCUA’s Avodah Organizer this year. ...
Building Power for Justice
JCUA spent the last year asking an important question: how can we best take action in this political moment?...
Thank you to our Avodah organizer, Sally Hirschwerk!
JCUA recently bid farewell to our 2025-2026 Avodah organizer Sally Hirschwerk. Sally began her year-long fellowship by attending an...
Mazal Tov to Anna Rubin!
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am thrilled to share that Anna Rubin has been named JCUA’s...
JCUA Welcomes Rabbi Andrea London to Board of Directors
We’re proud to announce that Rabbi Andrea London has joined our Board of Directors. JCUA has worked closely with...
A leadership transition at JCUA
JCUA’s Executive Director Jessica Schaffer will be departing next month to begin an exciting new role as the Great Lakes...
Meet our new Board leadership!
We’re thrilled to welcome four extraordinary leaders stepping into new roles on our Board of Directors. Longtime JCUA members,...
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...
Introducing our ‘Makom 60’ campaign
In the weeks since I stepped into my role as Executive Director, I’ve experienced the warmth, wisdom, and dedication...