Profiles Posts

Introducing Jonah Karsh, Avodah Organizer
Greetings, JCUA community! My name is Jonah Karsh (he/him), and I’m thrilled to be joining JCUA this year as...

Introducing Rose Shapiro, Community Development Manager
My name is Rose Shapiro, and I’m joining JCUA as the new Community Development Manager. In my role, I’ll...

Introducing asia smith, Community Safety Organizer
Hello to all JCUA community members! My name is asia smith (I prefer my name written lowercase), and I...

Welcoming Rabbi Steven Philp to the JCUA Board
Rabbi Steven Philp is an Associate Rabbi at Mishkan Chicago, a spiritual community reclaiming Judaism’s inspirational and transformative essence. He...

Alana Chandler uses food to explore the experiences of Jews of Color
For Alana Chandler, growing up in Chicago’s Jewish community with both a Jewish and Japanese background could be an...

Introducing Maetal Gerson, JCUA Avodah Organizer 2021-2022
Hello! My name is Maetal and I’m the Avodah Organizer for JCUA this coming year. I’m so excited to...

Introducing Becca Lubow, JCUA Immigration Organizer
Hello JCUA community! My name is Becca Lubow and I’m the new Immigration Organizer. I grew up in Pickerington,...

JCUA Member Spotlight: Brother Mike Eldridge
JCUA is highlighting amazing members in our community working at the intersection of social justice, organizing, and Jewish values....