Listed below,
in alphabetical order, are various charitable, social, social
action and community organizations. This information is updated
regularly.
See Resources for information
on upcoming community events. In addition, see Caring
Community for information on other organizations and Jewish
Child & Family Services for information on their
various activities and offices.
Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA)
Click above for more information. Temple Jeremiah hosts meetings
at its site weekdays at noon.
Alanon
Alanon groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of
alcoholics and addicts who share their experience, strength
and hope in order to solve their common problems. Temple
Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield
hosts Alanon groups at its site Tuesdays at 7:30 pm.
For more information, contact Julie Rogers at 847-401-4005.
Alateen
Alateen groups for ages 13 to 18 meet every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Temple
Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. For more information, call Kathy at 847-707-5078.
American
Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to
drive cancer patients to their chemotherapy and radiation
appointments.
The ACS is also seeking cancer survivors to provide support
to those currently facing a diagnosis of cancer. Volunteer
drivers are needed for the Road to Recovery program. For
more information on ACS patient service programs or to volunteer,
contact Sarah Dean at the ACS North Shore Regional Office
at 847-328-5147.
American
Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
AIPAC's mission is to help Israel fight terrorism,
nuclear weaspons and other threats to its welfare.
American
Jewish World Service
AJWS provides humanitarian assistance and emergency relief
to disadvantaged people worldwide. This organization is working
to stop the genocide taking place in Darfur in Western Sudan
(see Sudan). In addition,
AJWS has created a Study Tour program, which offers supporters
the opportunity to visit projects in the developing world.
For more information, contact Stephanie
Lindenbaum or click here.
In addition, the AJWS'
newly renovated education page offers access to publications,
educational resources and information on global justice
issues.
Its new
Holidays Page provides publications and resources for
each Jewish holiday. Visit the site for Chanukah information,
including a holiday
reading before lighting the Chanukah candles and a Chag
v'Chesed to
distribute in your community.
America's
Table: A Thanksgiving Reader
This booklet, published by the American Jewish Committee,
is designed to highlight Thanksgiving as a day for all Americans
to celebrate our diverse roots and shared ideals. Download
this publication
which includes a brief narrative about America's history and
values and profiles eight accomplished Americans who personify
these principles.
The
ARK
The ARK offers an array of social and medical services, including
medical, dental and eye clinics, a pharmacy, food pantry,
mental health services, job counseling, legal aid, transitional
housing, senior programs, rent and utility assistance, clothing
and household items, communal meals, case management and advocacy
and day treatments for adults with chronic mental illness.
To learn more, visit their web site, email the ARK
or call their office at 773-973-1000.
Association
of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA)
The mission of ARZA/World Union North America is to further
the development of Progressive Judaism in Israel and throughout
the world. The ARZA-Kesher Fellowship program prepares college
leaders to set the parameters for dialogue about Israel on
college campuses and ensures that the over 60,000 college
students associated with the Reform Movement are exposed to
a message that supports Israel in an honest and supportive
way and do not feel alienated from Israel.
For information on how to join ARZA or to learn about ARZA
events or receive their newsletter, log on above or email
arza@urj.org.
Breast
Cancer Site
Find out how you can help an underprivileged woman receive
a free mammogram.
The
Button Project
Temple Jeremiah is joining the Jewish Federation of Peoria
in collecting 11 million buttons to memorialize the 6 million
Jews and 5 million "enemies of the state" who perished
in the Holocaust. Visit their site to find out more.
Camp
Kesem
A free, week-long sleep-over camp experience for children
in the Chicago area with a parent who has or has had cancer.
This is a secular camp open at no charge to children entering
grades 4 to 8 of all races, religions, national origin and
financial status.
Cancer
Wellness Center
This private, non-profit, community-based organization's mission is to empower those affected by cancer in order to enhance
the quality of their lives. Staffed by clinical professionals,
the Center offers a full range of free psycho-social support
services, bereavement services, stress reduction programs,
resources and educational opportunities at no cost, made possible through
private philanthropy and contributions. The Center operates locations in Northbrook and Grayslake. Click above to learn about the full range of services available to patients and their families.
Career
Resource Center, Inc.
A non-profit career transition center that provides professional
assistance to adults seeking employment. The organization
offers education, training and mentoring in a supportive
environment. For more information, call the Career Resource
Center at 847-295-5626 or email Career
Resource Center.
Chai
Lifeline
Fighting illness with love.
Chai
Tech Professional Networking
A Jewish professional's forum for person-to-person technology
industry networking, community service and development of
social relationships. Call 847-540-5943 for further information.
Chicago
Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders
Find out the latest information on genetic disorders. This
web site will explain why certain disorders are more common
among Jews and provide details on diagnostic and treatment
options, cutting-edge genetic research and other health-related
topics. The Center is a cooperative effort of the Jewish Federation
of Metropolitan Chicago and Children's Memorial Hospital and
is funded by a grant from the Michael Reese Health Trust.
You can download a paper, Jewish
Genetic Disorders: What Rabbis Need to Know.
Chicago
Coalition to Save Darfur
This alliance of faith-based, ethnic, civic and student organizations
is dedicated to ending the atrocities that threaten the lives
of two million people in the Darfur region of Sudan. Click
here to learn
about a rally that took place May 1, 2006 in Chicago.
Chicago
Jewish Historical Society
Founded in 1977, the Chicago Jewish Historical Society is
dedicated to the discovery, preservation and dissemination
of information concerning the Jewish experience in the Chicago
area. It holds free bi-monthly meetings, publishes a quarterly,
Chicago Jewish History, conducts bus tours, collects
archives and takes oral histories.
Citizens
Activated to Change Healthcare (CATCH)
Join an ecumenical initiative to promote prevention and treatment
of alcohol and other drug use and advocate funding. The Jewish
Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and other groups are supporting
this initiative.
CJE
(Council for Jewish Elderly) SeniorLife
An affiliate of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Chicago, CJE SeniorLife provides community-based
and residential programs for older adults.
Cleaning
for a Reason
This nonprofit group offers free professional housecleaning and maid services
to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer.
Combatants
for Peace
This movement was started by Palestinians and Israelis who
had been part of the cycle of violence and are now pursuing
a non-violent approach to the Mideast conflict.
Consulate
General of Israel to the Midwest
Keep abreast of what's happening in Israel. Click here
to learn about a visit by Consul General Barukh Binah to Temple
Jeremiah on March 21, 2006 where he talked about Israel's
recovery efforts in the wake of hostilities with Hezbollah.
For more Israel-related links, click here.
Dawn Schuman Institute
Click above to learn more about this renowned adult learning
institute. For information on upcoming local programs, click
here.
GesherCity
- Your Link to Jewish Chicago
GesherCity offers bridges to young adults in the Greater Chicago
Jewish Community by offering resources that connect them to
their Jewish identities, to one another and to the community
in which they live. Whether you want to want to find out about
weekend events, get together with people with similar interests,
find an apartment or learn about community resources, GesherCity
has the information you're looking for.
Glenview Jewish Women
The Glenview Jewish Women’s Group is celebrating over a year of
connecting Jewish women throughout the Glenview community.
Organized by friends, the group has over 120 members.
Members enjoy exciting events, including monthly book and
networking groups as well as opportunities to celebrate Jewish
holidays and
customs. Membership is open to Jewish women
living in Glenview at all stages
of their lives. Organizers
saw a need for connecting Jewish women and used the latest
technology to build a virtual place to meet and share. For more
information, please send an email to gjwmembership@yahoo.com.
Grandparents Circle National Listserve
The Jewish Outreach Institute has launched the Grandparents
Circle National Listserve, an educational program for Jewish
grandparents whose adult children have intermarried. The Grandparents
Circle piloted in 2007 in Los Angeles, and is now in the process
of expanding to new communities. The Listserve will allow
Jewish grandparents from across North America who seek to
nurture Jewish identity in their interfaith grandchildren
to share their experiences with others in the same circumstances.
It will serve as a safe space where grandparents can ask whatever
questions are on their mind and discuss the joys and challenges
they are experiencing as they share their Jewish identity
and heritage with their grandchildren.
Interested parties may email the Jewish
Outreach Institute to sign up for the listserve and to
receive more information.
Grandparents for Social Action (GFSA)
Grandparents for Social Action is an organization that helps seniors engage in social action and teach their grandchildren through word and deed they have a responsibility and privilege, rooted in tradition, to repair the world. GFSA envisions that together, grandparents and grandchildren will perform acts of chesed (kindness), tzedek (justice), and tikkun olam (repairing the world).
The
Haifa Foundation
This public nonprofit charitable organization's mission is
to advance educational, cultural, communal and environmental
projects and to improve the quality of life for all of Haifa's
residents. During the war with Hezbollah, the foundation sent
many children from the Haifa area to summer camps away from
danger. People can send their tax-deductible donations to:
The Haifa Foundation N.A., c/o Herbert Rose, Rose & Boxer,
1065 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 410, New York, NY 10018.
Halachic
Organ Donor Organization (HODS)
This non-profit organization saves lives by encouraging organ
donation from Jews to the general population (including non-Jews).
It educates Jews about the halachic and medical issues surrounding
organ donation and offers unique organ donor cards that allow
options in accordance with individual halachic belief. HODS
also offers a living kidney donor program.
Hands
of Peace
This interfaith program for American, Israeli and Palestinian
teens seeks to promote connection, dialogue and conflict resolution.
Haven
Youth and Family Services
This organization helps young people make a healthy transition
to adulthood and provides crisis intervention for youth who
have run away or been abused, neglected or going through difficult
times.
Holocaust
Community Services
A program of Jewish Child & Family Services (see below),
Holocaust Community Services provides supportive services
to the Chicago Holocaust survivor community and their families
through support groups, community education programs, consultation
and training for professionals working with survivors and
their families, a resource library and emergency financial
assistance.
In October, 2007 the German government established a Ghetto
Labor Compensation Fund to provide a one-time payment to victims
of Nazi persecution. Holocaust Community Services is working
with a consortium of law firms to provide free legal assistance
to survivors who wish to apply for this payment. To learn
more, call the agency at 847-568-5151.
Honest Reporting
Israel is in the midst of a battle for public opinion – waged
primarily via the media. To ensure Israel is represented
fairly and accurately, "'HonestReporting'" monitors
the media, exposes cases of bias, promotes balance and effects
change through education and action.
The
Hunger Site
Feed the hungry without leaving your computer.
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, due to
open a new state-of-the-art building this summer, is looking
for Holocaust-era family photos, letters, postcards, travel
documents, suitcases, clothing and other memorabilia depicting
pre-war life, survival experiences, life in the concentration
camps, post-war resettlement and emigration. Once completed,
the new center hope to reach hundreds of thousands of students
and be a teaching tool for generations to come. To share your
family history and items, contact Jessica
Kaz-Hoffman.
Interfaith
Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs
Works with 40 congregations and 20 civic organizations
throughout the northern suburbs to provide fair and affordable
housing. The Center wants to make the public aware of its
Homesharing Program
for individuals looking for affordable housing close to their
jobs, schools or families.
As one of the founding members, Temple Jeremiah has shared
close bonds with the Interfaith Housing Center since its
inception.
To show its support,
Temple Jeremiah donated the proceeds from its Comedy
Night on January 17, 2005 to the Interfaith Housing
Center.
Israel
Aliyah Center
Earn a free B.A. or M.A. from one of Israel's finest universities
or colleges. Or go to the Elite Academy, a high school in
Israel, on a full scholarship.
Jewish Big Sisters
Calling all Jewish girls ages 9 to 19. Jewish Big Sisters,
an independent organization providing friendship and companionship
to thousands of Jewish girls in the metropolitan Chicago area,
has openings. They provide a Big Sister for you and a monthly
group activity in the form of a cultural, religious, educational
or recreational event at no cost. Contact Patti at 847-251-6505
or Enid at 773-764-4759 or e-mail JBSsisters@aol.com
for more information.
Jewish
Broadcasting Network
Israeli national news is now being offered Sunday on comcast
cable. Tune in every Sunday to the following stations (based
on your community): Channel 53 at 7:30 pm for Chicago; Channel
3 at 1:00 pm and Channel 96 at 7:30 pm for Arlington Heights,
Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Northbrook, Schaumburg, Skokie
and Wheeling; Channel 71 at 7:30 pm for Antioch, Deerfield,
Glencoe, Gurnee, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods, Waukegan,
Winnetka and Zion. For a complete channel listing and program
schedule, click on the heading above. To submit feedback,
please email info@jewishbroadcasting.org.
Jewish Child
& Family Services (JCFS)
Provides a wide range of programs and services. Their pioneering
programs are designed to enable individuals, children and
families to grow and develop positively throughout their
lives. In July, 2006, the Jewish Children's Bureau and Jewish
Family
& Community Service merged into the Jewish Child &
Family Services. Click above to learn about their various
services, offices and upcoming programs. Click here to learn
about upcoming and ongoing programs.
Jewish
Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA)
The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, in partnership with Chicago's
diverse communities, combats poverty, racism and anti-Semitism.
For the past 40 years, JCUA has been at the forefront of issues
facing Chicago's most at-risk communities, including affordable
housing, jobs, community reinvestment and neighborhood stability.
Jewish
Environmental Coalition of the North Shore
This group is composed of rabbis, lay leaders affiliated with
synagogues and other Jewish organizations on the North Shore
who recognize the Jewish community must act as guardians of
the earth for future generations.
Jewish
Genealogical Society of Illinois (JGSI)
Have you ever wanted to explore your family history but didn't
know where to begin? The JGSI holds meetings to help you
start
your search, locate your family shtetls and use
research sources from around the world. It also has an extensive
genealogical
reference collection and can provide you with a list of useful
web sites.
Jewish Healing Network of
Chicago
If you are ill, bereaved or caring for a loved one, the Jewish
Healing Network offers the comfort of human connections
and
a sense of community. The agency is a collaborative effort
of the Jewish Child and Family Service (see above), Council
for the Jewish Elderly, Chicago Board of Rabbis and Jewish
United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. You
may contact them at 847-568-5200, TTY 847-568-5240 or email
JHNC@jfcschicago.org.
Jewish
National Fund (JNF)
Over the past century, the Jewish National Fund has planted
240 million trees, built over 180 reservoirs and dams, developed
over 250,000 acres of land, created more than 450 parks and
creates the infrastructure for over 1000 communities. The Jewish
National Fund offers a program, Plant
Your Way to Israel, in which students 18 to 25 can earn
money toward a trip to Israel by selling certificates good
for planting trees in Israel.
Jewish
United Fund (JUF)
The Jewish United Fund offers a variety of ways to support
Jewry in the U.S., Israel and across the globe. Its web site
offers news from Israel and around the world, a listing of
organizations and agencies which provide programs to enhance
Jewish life, local events and information on Jewish identity,
including holidays and Israel.
JUF.ORG/TWEENS - A new web page, www.juf.org/tweens,
is the first web page launched by a nonprofit organization
specifically geared for the preteen group. This page contains
information on volunteer opportunities, Jewish-themed puzzles
and games, projects for family and holiday fun, Jewish trivia
and biographies and sections dedicated to tweens' life experiences
and milestones.
JEWISH POPULATION STUDY -
The 2010 edition of the Chicago-area Jewish Population
Study is beginning in April 2010. The studies, conducted
every
10 years, provide
both a snapshot and a roadmap for the Jewish community,
telling us who we are, where we are, and where we’re
headed. A private research firm conducts the study by calling
thousands of households throughout the Chicago area. Calls
have begun
and will continue for several months. All responses are
completely confidential, and no personally identifiable
details are
linked to the answers. The stronger the response, the more
reliable the information. So if you are called, please
take the few minutes needed to participate. And spread
the word
so your friends, neighbors and colleagues know about this
important study. Contact the Community Survey Hotline at
312-357-4545 or get more information by e-mailing PopulationStudy@juf.org
or on the web www.juf.org/population.
Jewish
Vocational Service (JVS)
Jewish Employment Network. For help in finding a job. The Jewish Employment Network
(JEN) of the JVS offers sessions with counselors, workshops, networking
events,
support groups and various other programs to assist job-seekers
in finding employment.To find out more, log onto the web site
above or contact a JVS counselor: 216 W. Jackson, Chicago
- 312/673-3400; Skokie/Arlington Heights - 847-568-5150;
Lombard - 630-889-0548; and Northbrook -847-412-4300.
Parnossah Works. The JVS has launched a new web site - ParnossahWorksChicago.org -
which can help job seekers search, review and apply for
jobs on-line in the privacy of their own home and access
information on networking, resumé preparation, cover
letters and interview techniques. This unique posting board
features local jobs at all professional levels - from entry
to executive. All information is kept confidential. Click
above to learn more.
Career Tracks. In addition, CareerTracks, a new and unique program developed
by Jewish Vocational Service and Jewish Children's Bureau,
targets Jewish adults ages 18 to 24 who face academic, emotional
or developmental barriers as they transition from high school
to the job market or further education. CareerTracks provides
individual sessions for these young adults to clarify a career
direction, provide job readiness training and access to post-secondary
educational resources and to discuss a range of other employment,
educational and career-related services. Parents also receive
information on the transition process, learn to access resources
and develop strategies to help their children succeed. For
more information, contact Nanette Karoll at the JVS Career
Planning Center at 847-412-4300.
Jewish War Veterans Post for the North Shore
This recently formed post is open to all Jewish veterans who
have served in any of the U.S. military services. Meetings
are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm (except
on Jewish holidays) at Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Road,
Highland Park. For more information, contact George Rosenblit
at 847-432-0912 or Jim Cowan at 847-681-0570.
JWB Jewish
Chaplains Council
JWB Jewish Chaplains Council has provided for the religious, educational
and morale needs of Jewish men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces. Click here to
download a donation form.
Magen
David Adom, USA
Supports Israel's only official emergency medical, disaster,
ambulance and blood bank since 1956.
Maot
Chitim of Greater Chicago
This organization arranges for volunteers to pack and deliver
food packages to thousands of needy Jews throughout Chicagoland
on Passover and Rosh Hashanah.
MAZON:
The Jewish Response to Hunger
Find out about the organization to which we donate 3 percent
of the cost of our temple dinners.
MENSCH
(Men for Shalom in the Community and Home)
A group of men in the Jewish community who promote healthy
relationships by providing education, awareness and prevention
programs that lead to the elimination of violence in relationships.
Mentor
A Child
Contact Chicago Volunteer to volunteer as a Mentor and share
your wisdom with a child in your community in need of guidance.
Call 800-725-5314 or visit the web site above.
Midwest
Palliative & Hospice CareCenter - Jewish Care Services
The first community-based healthcare organization in the Chicago
area to work with patients and families facing a life-limiting
illness to provide treatment and supportive services in the
context of Jewish values, customs and traditions. The group
has been accredited by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice.
National
Council of Jewish Women - Chicago North Shore (NCJW-CNS)
Through its Jerusalem office, NCJW works with coalition partners
to promote women's rights, tolerance and coexistence, the
well-being of women, children and families, and U.S. support
for Israel. NCJW’s groundbreaking Women and Gender Studies
Program at Tel Aviv University, Yad B' Yad, NCJW's Initiative
to Nurture Knowledge grants and RIFIE, our partnership with
Hebrew University, are just a few of its Israel programs.
National Marrow
Donor Program
Be the match. For over 20 years the National Marrow Donor Program has helped
patients receive life-saving transplants. Find out how you can help by clicking
above. Currently, a 26 year old Jewish woman from Wilmette,
now
living
in Washington, D.C., is fighting Hodgkin's Lymphoma and desperately needs a matching
donor. By participating in a simple, painless test at home, you can become part
of a registry crucial to people like her fighting to survive.
Nechama
Nechama ("comfort" in Hebrew), the Jewish community's
disaster response organization, has deployed thousands of
volunteers to help communities clean up after floods, tornados
and other natural disasters.
NFTY
Learn more about this branch of the Union for Reform Judaism
especially for teens by clicking above or by emailing NFTY.
North
Shore Senior Center
North Shore Senior Center offers a wide variety of programs
for the senior population, including a Caregiver Support
Program.
NorthShore
Hospice
Sponsors professionally facilitated grief support groups.
Legacy is an ongoing support group for adults
meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to
8:00 pm for adults who have experienced the death of a parent.
Soul Mates is an ongoing support group meeting
the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or life
partner. Meetings take place at the NorthShore Hospice office,
4901 Searle Parkway Skokie. For more information or to pre-register,
call Thom Dennis, Bereavement Services Coordinator, at 847-982-4364.
One
Family Fund
This fund provides comprehensive assistance to victims of
terrorism in Israel. The organization offers direct financial,
legal and emotional assistance.
Operation
Hero Miles
This program allows people to donate their frequent flyer
miles so our military troops can fly home on leave
and family members can visit their wounded service men
and women.
Over the Rainbow Association
This not for profit organization is dedicated to building affordable, accessible housing for individuals with physical disabilities such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries.
Palliative
CareCenter & Hospice of the North Shore
This organization provides care and support to people facing
the challenges of aging, illness and end-of-life care.
The PJ Library
Click here to subscribe to an exciting new program for your child, age six months to eight years of age.
Rainbow
Hospice
Rainbow Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide respite
and visits to patients and families faciling end-of-life issues.
Response
Center
A not-for-profit counseling, educational and resource center
serving adolescents ages 12 to 21 and their families. Click
above or call 847-676-0078 to learn more.
Samaritan Counseling Center
The Samaritan Institute is a community center for counseling
and education, providing
individual psychotherapy for adults, children and adolescents,
family and marriage counseling, consultation to congregations
and clergy and a wide range of educational programs. Counseling
is offered to clients regardless of ability to pay. For
information,
please call 847-446-6955.
SederOlam
The complete guide for the Jewish traveler, this web site
includes information on weather, maps, airports, train stations,
fuel prices, a currency-converter, Hebrew calendar, Shabbat
times worldwide, on-line news from Israel and other information
for maintaining a Jewish and Kosher way of life while traveling.
Sh'ma: A Journal
of Jewish Responsibility
A monthly publication featuring articles from various religious
leaders. Click above to read the latest article.
SHALVA
SHALVA's mission is to promote tranquility and safety in Jewish
homes and relationships through the prevention and alleviation
of domestic abuse. The agency serves 300 families per year,
primarily from Chicago's metropolitan Jewish community, crossing
all socio-economic, political and geographic lines. The agency
offers a 24-hour help line, individual and group counseling,
legal information and court support, financial assistance,
a speaker's bureau, outreach, rabbinical and community advocacy,
information and referral, abuse prevention and education,
youth prevention projects and a synagogue outreach project.
Donate your old cell phones for SHALVA. Funds received from
the donated cell phones goes directly to SHALVA's crisis-counseling
services. For more information or to reach the help line, log on to
SHALVA's web site or call 773-583-HOPE.
The
Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI)
SPNI is a non-governmental organization dedicated to conserving
and protecting Israel's environment since 1953. Log on to
join this organization or receive their newsletter by e-mail.
Spertus
Institute of Jewish Studies
Spertus Institute offers innovative public programming, exhibitions,
collections, research facilities and degree programs. Facilities
include a Museum and Bariff Shop, featuring a variety of
Judaica for sale, an Artifact Center and the Asher Library.
Log on
above to receive their brochure and learn about their latest
programs and exhibits. To see a calendar of upcoming events, click here.
Temple Jeremiah's Empty Nesters group enjoyed a museum
tour on March 30, 2008. The Asher
Library has been redesigned to include a spacious reading
room, wireless internet and numerous other amenities.
The
Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Foundation
This is the only independent publicly supported non-profit
organization in the Chicago area devoted solely to the treatment
and elimination of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better
known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The foundation funds research
and provides numerous programs and services for ALS patients
and their families.
Union
for Reform Judaism (URJ)
The central body of the Reform Movement in North America,
the URJ's mission is to create and sustain vibrant Jewish
congregations wherever Reform Jews live. The URJ provides
leadership and vision to Reform Jews on spiritual, ethical
and political issues as well as materials and consultation
for programs in the congregation. It also provides opportunities
for individual growth and identity that congregations and
individuals cannot provide by themselves, including camps
and Israel programs, study kallot and North American
and regional biennials.
If your congregation is a member of the URJ, you can receive
the Weekly Briefing, an email of news about the URJ and Jewish
world, free of charge by clicking here.
Click here to receive
the URJ brochure, Honoring Diversity, Seeking Inclusion
and Building a Community of Common Purpose.
In addition, the URJ Department of Jewish Family Concerns
offers resources for diversity in general and gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender inclusion. Click here
for more information.
United
Jewish Communities (UJC)
The UJC Jewish Renaissance and Renewal Pillar's Adult Jewish
Learning Committee recently launched its on-line Adult Jewish
Learning Program Directory. This directory contains 100 adult
Jewish learning program listings across North America. Each
program listing is searchable by program structure, target
population, program cost, venue and sources of funding.
WillPower Inc.
Provides supportive housing, employment, coummunity outreach,
rehabilitation, expressive arts, family support and other
recovery services for adults with serious mental illness from
the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. Call 847-501-2879
for more information.
World
Union for Progressive Judaism
Headquartered in Jerusalem, the WUPJ is the largest religious
movement in the world, encompassing 1200 Reform, Progressive,
Liberal and Reconstructionist congregations and 1.5 million
members in 40 countries over six continents. Its goal is to
create a common ground among Jews and promote Progressive
Judaism.
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