Jewish United Fund of Chicago
The Jewish United Fund (JUF) is Chicago's central Jewish federation, funding and connecting a network of 70+ agencies to serve Jewish life locally and globally.
Upcoming Events
YLD Walk and Ice Cream
Join YLD for a Sunday stroll! Enjoy a walk with other Jewish young adults and end the walk with a sweet treat from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. This event is for young adults ages 22-39....
IsraelNow Paint N’ Sip!
Join IsraelNow staff for a fun adult-only evening of painting with a special guest artist! We will provide all the materials (Including the beverages!) Come as you are!
JPN Professional Women’s Network Dine-Around 9.9.26
You’re invited to the JPN Professional Women’s Network’s biannual Dine-Around! The JUF Professionals Network will assign you to a dine-around home based on your preferred location and industry. Join us for a night of meeting...
Second Night Rosh Hashanah Dinner with YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago
YLD and Base Chicago host a festive second night Rosh Hashanah dinner for all.
JPN Bagels & Business 9.16.26
Join the JUF Professionals Network for a morning of speed networking! Participants will meet a variety of professionals in a timed and curated setting. Light kosher breakfast provided.
Newish & Jewish
Join us for a fantastic evening at YLD’s Newish and Jewish Happy Hour! Whether you’re new to the city or just looking for a fun night out, it’s the perfect opportunity to meet and mingle...
Chicago Young Adult Mission Location Launch Party
YLD and JDC Entwine are partnering for a young adult mission exclusively for Chicagoans in 2027. The only question is…where are we heading? Come to this launch party to find out and enjoy drinks, light...
Booze in the Booth with YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago
Come join Base Logan Square and YLD for an evening of delicious craft drinks and snacks in the Sukkah at Base Logan Square! It should be a blast. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served. All are...
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 1
This unique series attracts hundreds of young adults each year by offering an introductory exploration of the Chicago Jewish community and contemporary issues in a relaxed, social setting. Small groups organized by age and location...
October 7th: Three Years Later
Join the Chicago Jewish Young Adult community on October 7th as we mark three years since the Hamas attacks on Israel and gather to reflect on how October 7th has continued to shape Jewish life,...
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 3
This unique series attracts hundreds of young adults each year by offering an introductory exploration of the Chicago Jewish community and contemporary issues in a relaxed, social setting. Small groups organized by age and location...
20s Happy Hour
Join YLD for 20s Happy Hour at Chicago’s most fun rooftop bar! Meet other Jewish young adults, have a drink, and enjoy a fun night out in the city. This event is for young adults...
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 4
This unique series attracts hundreds of young adults each year by offering an introductory exploration of the Chicago Jewish community and contemporary issues in a relaxed, social setting. Small groups organized by age and location...
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 5
This unique series attracts hundreds of young adults each year by offering an introductory exploration of the Chicago Jewish community and contemporary issues in a relaxed, social setting. Small groups organized by age and location...
JUF Professionals Network Real Estate & Financial Services Dinner
An evening bringing together seasoned and emerging professionals in real estate and finance to connect, collaborate, and strengthen our Jewish community.
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 6
This unique series attracts hundreds of young adults each year by offering an introductory exploration of the Chicago Jewish community and contemporary issues in a relaxed, social setting. Small groups organized by age and location...
JPN Bagels & Business
Join the JUF Professionals Network for a morning of speed networking! Participants will meet a variety of professionals in a timed and curated setting. Light kosher breakfast provided.
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 8
This unique series attracts hundreds of young adults each year by offering an introductory exploration of the Chicago Jewish community and contemporary issues in a relaxed, social setting. Small groups organized by age and location...
Learn Archery for Lag Ba’Omer!
Join the Joliet Jewish Congregation for its annual picnic and Lag Ba’omer celebration! Archery lessons for all ages will be provided by Strictly Archery beginning at 11am. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! Please RSVP to...
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Jewish United Fund of ChicagoAssistant Director for Leadership Development and Engagement
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoBuilding Manager for Illini Hillel, Urbana-Champaign
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoSenior Associate Vice President, Community Planning Initiatives
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoExecutive Vice President, Chicago Board of Rabbis (Part-Time)
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoDirector of Engagement, Northwestern Hillel
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoCase Manager
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoJewish Life Associate
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoAssistant Director for Hillel, Urbana-Champaign
Jewish United Fund of ChicagoAbout Jewish United Fund of Chicago
The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF), also known as the Jewish Federation of Chicago, is one of the largest not-for-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois and serves as the central address of Chicago’s Jewish community. Since 1900, JUF has worked to give voice to the community and ensure that necessities are provided for its most vulnerable members, including children, immigrants, the poor, the elderly, and the disabled.
JUF funds and coordinates a network of nearly 70 partner agencies and programs that deliver food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance to hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans of all faiths, as well as millions of Jews around the world, including in Israel and countries of the former Soviet Union. The organization brings together philanthropy, community relations, and Jewish engagement under one roof, supporting everything from human services and Jewish education to advocacy and young leadership development.
Beyond fundraising, JUF offers a wide range of engagement opportunities for the Chicago Jewish community, including a Young Leadership Division, Women’s Philanthropy, a Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), congregational partnerships, and programming for teens, young families, and young professionals, making it a hub for both philanthropic giving and community connection.