Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago

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- JUF – Together for good Skip to main content Search Search Search Search A foundation of strength and support our community relies on Our community’s generosity helps JUF power the day-to-day operations of local Jewish programs, facilities and agencies—and fuels our unique ability to respond in times of crisis. Learn More Our Impact We take care of people Children without enough to eat. Holocaust survivors living in isolation. Families in need. Immigrants looking to begin new lives. Teens facing mental health crises. Together with our partner agencies, we care for all. We engage people in Jewish life Social events, Jewish experiences, volunteer and leadership opportunities—from baby to bubbe, there are endless ways to participate in Jewish life with JUF. We secure the community Keeping our Jewish spaces safe, 24/7 support for students on campus, antisemitism training at our local schools, deep relationships with local law enforcement—we engage all facets of civic life to ensure Jewish representation and fight hate. Learn More 300+ occasions JUF security was deployed to local schools, synagogues, camps and agencies 11k immigrants and refugees received support from JUF agencies 27.5k people received mental health services 2k people attended trainings to respond to antisemitism test caption Our teen had the most amazing time and is on absolute cloud nine with the experience she had. Parent of IsraelNow 2026 Teen It’s kind of like finding a home – a place where you belong. Clie

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