Upcoming Events
JCUA stays busy! Join us for an upcoming committee meeting, training, special event, coalition gathering, and more.
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JOC Teen Hangout: June 2023
JOC Teen Hangout: June 2023
JCUA's Kol Or caucus invites teens who identify as Jews of Color to come to our June community space. This is a chance to meet other JOC teens who are leaders in their communities and to have fun getting to know one another! Register here.
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Allies in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism
Allies in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism
This virtual learning session convened by the Avodah Institute for Social Change in partnership with the Black Jewish Liberation Collective will focus on how to shift away from isolation and towards community building, and share how addressing antisemitism is a key part of the movement for racial justice. Come learn how we can overcome this moment of fear through […]
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Bring Chicago Home 32nd Ward Canvass
Bring Chicago Home 32nd Ward Canvass
Join the Housing and Economic Justice Committee for another canvass in the 32nd ward! We'll meet at the green space of Park No. 529 for a training on canvassing and on Bring Chicago Home, the split up for about 90 minutes of door knocking, then gather again for a debrief. This is a great canvass […]
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HEJ June 2023 Committee Meeting
HEJ June 2023 Committee Meeting
Help us finalize plans for a summer of important action around Bring Chicago Home and create a vision for what our role in a ballot measure campaign could look like. Register here.
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Money Talks: Queer Money Matters
Money Talks: Queer Money Matters
Join Money Talks for a zoom discussion of the podcast "Nancy: Queer Money Matters" and discuss the extra cost of being a queer Jew. Register here.
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BCH 32nd Ward Canvassing
BCH 32nd Ward Canvassing
Join the Housing and Economic Justice Committee for another canvass in the 32nd ward! We'll meet at the green space of Park No. 529 for a training on canvassing and on Bring Chicago Home, the split up for about 90 minutes of door knocking, then gather again for a debrief. This is a great canvass […]
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BurgerFest Canvass for Bring Chicago Home and Treif Havdallah
BurgerFest Canvass for Bring Chicago Home and Treif Havdallah
Join the Housing and Economic Justice Committee for a walking canvass at BurgerFest in the 32nd ward! We'll meet outside the Starbucks at 1157 Wrightwood Ave at 3pm for a training on canvassing and on Bring Chicago Home, then walk to BurgerFest together and split up to do some canvassing. We know canvassing on Shabbat […]
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Racial Justice Training
Racial Justice Training
On July 9, we are holding our 2023 Racial Justice Training for JCUA members. This annual training is led by a multiracial team of staff and leaders. It is targeted to white Jews and Jews of Color who are looking to strengthen their skills to combat racism and dismantle white supremacy within themselves, their work […]
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Youth Teach-In: Bring Chicago Home and Treatment Not Trauma
Youth Teach-In: Bring Chicago Home and Treatment Not Trauma
JCUA youth members are hosting a dual teach-in on Bring Chicago Home and Treatment Not Trauma. Join us for an evening of learning, snacks, and fun with fellow youth activists! Sign up here.
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BCH 32nd Ward Canvass
BCH 32nd Ward Canvass
Join the Housing and Economic Justice Committee for another canvass in the 32nd ward! We'll meet at the green space of Churchill Park for a training on canvassing and on Bring Chicago Home, the split up for about 90 minutes of door knocking, then gather again for a debrief. This is a great canvass for […]
BCH 32nd Ward Canvassing
BCH 32nd Ward Canvassing
Join the Housing and Economic Justice Committee for another canvass in the 32nd ward! We'll meet at the green space of Gross Park for a training on canvassing and on Bring Chicago Home, the split up for about 90 minutes of door knocking, then gather again for a debrief. This is a great canvass for […]
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People’s Unity Platform- Transition Committee Debrief
People’s Unity Platform- Transition Committee Debrief
Join the People's Unity Platform for a Zoom conversation with the community organizers and members of the Mayor’s transition teams about lessons learned from the process and what it means for critical community issues and campaigns. Register here.
CCPSA Meeting
CCPSA Meeting
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) is holding a special meeting and will be announcing the nominees for police superintendent.
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Community Safety Committee Meeting Potluck
Community Safety Committee Meeting Potluck
Join the Community Safety Committee for the very first Community Safety Committee Potluck in Summer 2023! We will be sharing a meal together and talking about all things community safety. Join us and bring a friend or community member! Register here.
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Chicago 2024 Budget Roundtable – Malcolm X College
Chicago 2024 Budget Roundtable – Malcolm X College
The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management invite you to help shape Chicago's 2024 Budget through a series of community engagement roundtables scheduled during July. You will be joined by representatives from the City's departments and sister agencies who are excited to hear directly from you and your priorities […]
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Immigration Committee Potluck
Immigration Committee Potluck
Join the JCUA Immigration Committee for a potluck at Montrose beach to celebrate our wins and build community. Register here.
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Chicago 2024 Budget Roundtable – Kennedy-King College
Chicago 2024 Budget Roundtable – Kennedy-King College
The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management invite you to help shape Chicago's 2024 Budget through a series of community engagement roundtables scheduled during July. You will be joined by representatives from the City's departments and sister agencies who are excited to hear directly from you and your priorities […]
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Kol Or Shabbat Meetup and Run/Walk
Kol Or Shabbat Meetup and Run/Walk
Come out and share Shabbat in community as Kol Or members support a 5k run/1 mile walk in Marquette Park organized by CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association), the event is free, but registration is required. We will gather at 8:45a.m. at the MLK Memorial (67th & Kedzie). If your Shabbat practice permits come start your […]
Chicago 2024 Budget Roundtable – Truman College
Chicago 2024 Budget Roundtable – Truman College
The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management invite you to help shape Chicago's 2024 Budget through a series of community engagement roundtables scheduled during July. You will be joined by representatives from the City's departments and sister agencies who are excited to hear directly from you and your priorities […]
Treatment Not Trauma Summit
Treatment Not Trauma Summit
Come learn about the Treatment Not Trauma campaign and support the fight to reopen our public mental health centers and establish a citywide non-police mobile crisis response  program for mental health emergencies. Register here.
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Treatment Not Trauma Subject Matter Hearing
Treatment Not Trauma Subject Matter Hearing
Calling all JCUA members! We need your help to support our Treatment not Trauma campaign as we have a special Subject Matter Hearing in City Hall. A SMH is a chance for TNT experts to come in and explain to our aldermanic body the details of the ordinance, the research behind it, and why we […]
Hyde Park ECPS House Meeting
Hyde Park ECPS House Meeting
Please join us for the second ECPS Southside House Meeting in Hyde Park on July 24th at 7:30 pm! We will discuss the ECPS Ordinance and brainstorm how we can work alongside the newly elected District Councilors. Special thanks to Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein for inviting us into his home and hosting this meeting! Register here.
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Chicago Youth 2024 Budget Roundtable
Chicago Youth 2024 Budget Roundtable
The Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago's Office of Budget and Management invite you to help shape Chicago's 2024 Budget through a series of community engagement roundtables scheduled during July. This roundtable is designed to get input from Chicago's youth between the ages of 13-24. Adults 25+ will be able to attend but not participate. […]
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Tisha B’av for Asylum
Tisha B’av for Asylum
Tisha B'Av is an annual fast day commemorating moments of tragedy throughout Jewish history, including the destruction of both temples and scattering of the Jewish people. Before we enter this day set aside for grief, join JCUA for learning and a pre-fast meal in community. We'll do a teach in on the U.S. asylum system, […]
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Bring Chicago Home Hearing
Bring Chicago Home Hearing
Join us for a rally in support of Bring Chicago Home followed by a hearing on our resolution in the City Councils Comittee on Housing. This will be an opportunity for members of the Bring Chicago Home campaign to speak directly to City Council about their stories and the importance of passing BCH and for […]
CCPSA Meeting July 2023
CCPSA Meeting July 2023
The Community C0mmission for Public Safety and Accountability is hosting their July meeting on Thursday, July 27 at Olive Harvey College and on Zoom.
Money Talks
Money Talks
Hear from Community Organizer Jimmy Rothschild about the past, present, and future of economic justice at JCUA. Register here.
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Immigration Campaign Selection Meeting
Immigration Campaign Selection Meeting
Calling on everyone interested in JCUA's immigration work to join this meeting to choose our campaigns for the next year! The ICIRR coalition 2024 Campaign Selection Process will engage thousands of grassroots members across Illinois. Last year, over 50 JCUA members gave feedback, and we want to top that this year. Join this meeting to […]