Upcoming Events
JCUA stays busy! Join us for an upcoming committee meeting, training, special event, coalition gathering, and more.
JCUA at JRC Lakefront Shabbat
Elliott Park 1051 Lakeshore Blvd, Evanston, ILJCUA members will be presenting about JCUA to the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation community on Shabbat.
Ometz Lev Shabbat Dinner
Join Ometz Lev, JCUA's newest affinity space, for those who have been excluded from Jewish communal life because of structural or financial barriers, who have personal stake in housing and economic justice issues, and who want to vision together a world where all people have access to Jewish spaces. Ometz Lev is gathering for a […]
Restorative Justice Training
Sketchpad 4411 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United Statesjoin us for JCUA's first ever Restorative Justice Training! We will cover what Restorative Justice is, how it relates to our organizing work, and develop the skills to implement restorative practices both in the JCUA community and our daily lives. Breakfast and lunch will be proided! Please fill out the application to indicate interest in […]
ONE Northside Town Hall
North Shore Baptist Church 5244 N Lakewood Ave, ChicagoJoin neighbors, community members, and elected officials for ONE Northside’s Town Hall on August 27th from 3pm-5pm at North Shore Baptist Church (5244 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago, IL). This is an opportunity for everyone to learn more about two important campaigns that will support affordable housing, mental health care and public safety in our neighborhoods: […]
Bring Chicago Home Town Hall
St Thomas Lutheran Church 8000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, ILThere are 65,000 people in Chicago currently experiencing homelessness — and nearly 13,000 are children. Rising rents, gentrification, and economic instability are making it harder for residents to access stable housing. Yet the city is spending barely any money on homelessness when compared to other major cities like New York and Los Angeles. We need to do better. […]
Money Talks
ZoomJoin the Housing and Economic Justice Committee for the August meeting of Money Talks, where we'll talk about paying for college. Register here.
Ometz Lev Zoom Get Together
HybridJoin Ometz Lev for a zoom discussion and check in. We'll talk about how to continue integrating class analysis into all the work JCUA is doing, the accessibility nightmare of High Holy Day tickets, and check in with each other as we move into a new Jewish year. Register here.
Community Safety Committee Meeting
ZoomJoin us for the Community Safety Committee meeting on 9/6 at 6 PM! We will be meeting virtually to discuss exciting updates from the Treatment not Trauma campaign, the Community Safety Training Series, and the latest on the District Councils. You won't want to miss this! Register here.
HEJ Summer Potluck 2.0
Montrose Beach 4400 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, ILRescheduled Housing and Economic Justice committee potluck. We'll gather by the the Lake, hang out, and chat about BCH and our other work. Register here.
Kol Or Meeting September 2023
ZoomJoin us for our monthly caucus meeting! Kol Or is creating a space for JOC to express themselves on important issues and create a great affinity space. Register here.
Pursue Justice in 5784: New Member Orientation
ZoomNew to JCUA? Join us for a New Member Orientation! We're bringing together new members to learn more about JCUA, get to know other new members, and get plugged in to our campaigns and upcoming events. Whether you've been to a few events or keep meaning to check us out, we'd love to see you. […]
ECPS Rally: Tell City Council The FOP Can Not Undermine Police Accountability
City Hall 121 N LaSalle St, Chicago, ILAn arbitrator recently released a decision that Chicago Police officers facing discipline, regardless of the severity, should have the option to have that discipline heard in arbitration behind closed doors instead of going before the public Police Board. We are calling on all those who support the fight for justice and accountability to join us […]