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Today's Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008  •  20 Av 5768
Georgian refugee
Behind the Georgian aid effort
As Russia occupied Georgia, pushing ever closer to the capital Tbilisi and bisecting the country, the relief effort of nearly two weeks has had one prime directive: Find every Jew.

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Georgia on my mind

by Aaron Cohen
Chicago's Jewish community, in its support of the Federation system, shows that it "gets it" when it comes to the need to build and sustain capacity. Crises like the one in Georgia serve to remind us how very wise that support is.

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The JUF TOV Volunteer Network, in partnership with Nechama - Jewish Response to Disaster, has planned a two day volunteer mission on Sept. 9-10 to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to salvage homes, clean up devastated neighborhoods, and help flood victims.

More info | Donate now | posted on 8/12/2008

China Earthquake

The Jewish Federation Midwest Flood Relief Fund, Jewish Federation China Earthquake Relief Fund and Jewish Federation Myanmar Cyclone Relief Fund support humanitarian, non-sectarian needs on the ground. 100% of collected funds will go directly to aid the victims; the Jewish Federation will not deduct any administrative costs.

Donate now | posted on 6/18/2008

WYLD 08

Join us for a summer night under the stars with music, drinks and friends! Thursday, August 21, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. A minimum gift of $55 to the 2008 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund is required to attend. Cost to attend - $45 per person (including open bar and light appetizers)

 

Sign up | More info | posted on 8/11/2008

JCRC Election Forum

JCRC & AJEC present the 2008 Jewish Community Election Forum with speakers Richard Baehr (Consultant and Advisor – Republican Jewish Coalition), Ira Forman (Executive Director – National Jewish Democratic Council), and Rabbi Matthew L. Berger of Temple Chai. The moderator will be Jay Tcath, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. Issues to be addressed include US-Israel Relations, Iran, Environmental Concerns, Religious Liberty, and The Partnership Between Non-Profits and Government. September 14, 7:00 pm at Temple Chai.

Sign up | More info | posted on 8/7/2008

Lock

Rates on our Charitable Gift Annuities will be dropping, effective January 1, 2009. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is offering you a chance to lock in higher rates today.

More info | posted on 8/11/2008

Free the Soldiers

News updates and advocacy opportunities concerning kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, as well as information about the return of the bodies of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev.

Free the Soldiers | Israel Emergency Campaign | posted on 7/16/2008

Ahmadinejad

The Iranian regime under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has become a growing threat to security and stability throughout the Middle East and around the world.

More info | posted on 8/8/2008

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The Congregations & Community Campaign Department would like to thank all the congregations participating in the 2008 Jewish United Fund - Israel Emergency Fund Annual Campaign. 

View schedule | posted on 5/16/2008

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posted on 8/21/2008