The mission of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs is to combat poverty, racism and anti-Semitism in partnership with Chicago’s diverse communities.
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- Chicago, IL, 60605
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- 312-663-0960
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- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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- Rabbi Robert J. Marx Social Ju...
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Thursday, November 19 at 5:30pm
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Jewish Council on Urban Affairs From JCUA's "Associate Division": This month's newsletter features links to JCUA's Colossal Raffle (buy your tickets now!) and pix of last month's A.D. Shabbat Dinner.
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We will do all drawings at our Rabbi Robert J. Marx Social Justice Awards Dinner. (You DO NOT have to be present to win.)
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs See the latest newsletter from JCUA's Associate Division. (Includes links to JCUA's "Colossal Raffle" and photo album from recent A.D. Shabbat Dinner!)
Source: www.jcua.org
We will do all drawings at our Rabbi Robert J. Marx Social Justice Awards Dinner. (You DO NOT have to be present to win.)
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Gambling Action Alert (Illinois residents): Call your State Rep. to Vote NO on HB 607.
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Amendment #1 to HB 607 is not a “clean up” bill. This bill eliminates prevention measures, includes provisions to expand to non-residents and Scratch-off tickets, and makes it easier to start the program without approval from the Department of Justice.
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs On the anniversary of Barack Obama's election, JCUA and numerous other groups will repeat call for change: Press conference and rally, Nov. 3, Spertus College, Chicago.
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On Tuesday, November 3, the first anniversary of the election of President Barack Obama, Chicago leaders will gather in front of Grant Park to rally our support for the “Change” we believe is worth fighting for.
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Jewish Council on Urban Affairs has been named one of the 50 most innovative Jewish nonprofits in Slingshot '09-'10. JCUA is pleased to receive this recognition, and says "yasher koach" to the other 49 nonprofits listed in this year's Slingshot Guide.
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs: JCUA Named One of North America's Most Innovative Jewish Nonprofits
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Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, Chicago | www.jcua.orgMedia Contact: Jonathan Lehrer | jonathan@jcua.org | 312-663-0960 x. 119
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Keeping kosher in Postville, IA: JCUA's Irene Lehrer Sandalow faces a rumbling stomach and a personal decision. http://tinyurl.com/ya49upy
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It was June 2008, and I had traveled to Postville with some of the staff and leaders of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, a social justice organization that has advocated on behalf of immigration reform. ...
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs JCUA to Chicago: In wake of Olympic bid loss, Chicago should seize the opportunity to become a gold-medal city http://tinyurl.com/ybce3nw
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For Immediate ReleaseJewish Council on Urban Affairs, Chicago | www.jcua.orgMedia Contact: Jonathan Lehrer | jonathan@jcua.org | 312-663-0960 x. 119
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Groups supporting comprehensive immigration reform deliver a blank appointment book to U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, in the hopes that he'll put a meeting on his calendar. Fifty constituents and friends gathered to ask Kirk to set a date to meet.. Kirk has been refusing to meet with constituents on this issue since June, despite repeated phone calls, letters and four previous vigils at his office.
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Major national Jewish groups, Catholic and Lutheran bishops from Iowa and Cong. Jan Schakowsky call for 'a New Beginning' at Postville, IA kosher meat plant: http://tinyurl.com/yabcbor
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs: Jewish Groups, Bishops and Cong. Schakowsky Call for 'a New Beginni
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Jewish Groups, Bishops and Cong. Schakowsky Call for 'a New Beginning' in PostvilleTuesday, September 29, 2009 By: Jonathan Lehrer
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Enhance your time in the Sukkah during Sukkot with JCUA's family study guide, and learn about modern-day immigrants. There's an immigrant story for each night of Sukkot, along with the explanation of its connection to the holiday. www.jcua.org
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Become a part of the Achshav Challenge Campaign and your donation automatically doubles in value! We need you now more than ever. Together, let's combat poverty, racism and anti-Semitism and make Chicago a more just city. If not now (Achshav!), when?
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Demonstrating their passion for JCUA's vital work in the community, a group of donors has come together to create ACHSHAV. It's a short-term challenge grant campaign, designed to raise immediate funding for JCUA, filling a hole caused by the sagging U.S. economy.
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Celebrate Sukkot by sharing traditions with both Jewish and Latino immigrants. Enjoy a dairy pot-luck dinner under the stars in Anshe Emet’s Sukkah!
This event is free, but please bring a certified kosher dairy or parve items. If your last name begins with:
A-G - bring an appetizer/vegetable salad
H-Q - bring dessert/fruit salad
R-Z - bottle of kosher wine
Look forward to seeing you there!
A Celebration of Shared Traditions
Time:7:15PM Friday, October 2nd
Location:Anshe Emet Congregation
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We need your help and the time is now.
Find out about the Achshav Campaign by visiting the website, or even better, call Pam at 312-663-0960 x115.
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Pres. Obama says we might not get Comprehensive Immigration Reform until next year. But families are suffering and they can't wait til next year.
Watch a short, thought-provoking video from JCUA and sign a petition: http://tinyurl.com/leb9hl
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Sign a petition supporting comprehensive immigration reform at http://www.jcua.org/strangers . Get your friends involved! Forward this video to people who care about fixing the nation's broken immigration system. ...
