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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...
Meet Talia Yaari, JCUA’s new Youth Leadership Coordinator
Hello! My name is Talia Yaari, and I am so excited to join JCUA as the new Youth Leadership...
About my Or Tzedek experience
Participating in the Or Tzedek program during my high school career truly shaped me into the person I am...
“I see the power of JCUA’s youth leaders”
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Mara, and I’ve been JCUA’s Manager of Youth Organizing and...