• New Member Orientation

    Dive deep into JCUA’s history and present at our New Member Orientation on Wednesday, 9/25. Learn how your skills can contribute to our collective pursuit of justice! This event will take place on Zoom - register here to receive the link.

  • Post-Election Gathering

    Sketchpad 4411 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United States

    On Thursday, November 7, JCUA members will come together for a Post-Election Gathering, at SketchPad at 5:30 pm and on Zoom from 6:00-7:00 pm. Whatever the results of the election, let’s be in community and prepare for the work ahead.

  • We Are Worth Fighting For: New Member Orientation

    As we approach the start of 2025 and a new presidential administration, many of us are thinking about the challenges ahead. How can we build the strength and resilience to protect our communities? What kind of actions can we take? As JCUA prepares for this critical moment, we're excited to host "We Are Worth Fighting […]

  • Sephardi & Mizrahi Shabbat

    JCUA recently launched a Sephardi & Mizrahi Caucus, which is creating space for community-building, education, and exploration. We are hosting our first Shabbat dinner together on Friday, August 15th in Logan Square. If you or someone at your congregation identifies as Sephardi or Mizrahi, we’d love to connect! Register here.

  • JCUA Community Meeting

    Mishkan office 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 101, Chicago, IL, United States

    Over the past year, members, staff, and Board have engaged in a community-wide process to surface insights on JCUA's programs and trainings, strategies to combat antisemitism, and approaches to Israel/Palestine. At this community meeting, members will come together to learn about initiatives shaped by the working group and Board of Directors. Register here.

  • JCUA Membership Meeting

    Sketchpad 4411 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join JCUA for a general membership meeting as we step back together to reflect on how we're organizing in this challenging moment. We'll explore what it means to organize under rising authoritarian conditions, including how we sustain our current work, confront new threats, and build collective power. You'll hear updates from JCUA committees, share your […]

  • 44th Ward Movie Night

    Calling all 44th Ward members! Come join your fellow JCUA neighbors on Tuesday, February 17th at 7pm for a movie night! We will be watching Pride - a fun and moving film all about solidarity! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3169706/. Expect a good movie, good vibes, and good neighborhood-JCUA community building! (Address will be provided after you sign-up) Looking […]

  • PowerUp Day of Training

    Sketchpad 4411 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United States

    On Sunday April 12th at 1 p.m. at Sketchpad, we'll have a day of learning and action prep for the Power Up Illinois campaign. JCUA leaders who have been at the trainings will share back what they've taken away and we'll have some time to get ready (in body! in spirit! by making cool art!) […]

  • New Member Orientation

    Zoom

    Have you joined JCUA in the last year? Are you brand new or interested in learning more about JCUA and how you can get involved? Or have you been active for a while but not yet attended a new member orientation? Then this event is for you! We will come together at 6pm on Zoom […]

  • May Day Rally and March

    Union Park 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

    Join JCUA and our ICIRR partners at Chicago's May Day Rally! This year will be the 20th anniversary of the massive immigrants' rights marches that started in Chicago on May Day 2006. Show up and demonstrate the power of our movement. RSVP here.

  • Acts of Change!

    Lacuna Lofts 2150 S Canalport Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Acts of Change is SOLD OUT! We invite you to add your name to the waitlist and make a donation to support JCUA's work.

  • The Fierce Urgency of Now

    Marquette Park

    Join JCUA and Inner-City Muslim Action Network to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement march for open housing in Gage Park. We'll meet at 63rd and Kedzie and march into Marquette Park. RSVP here.