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Pillars of the Chicago Jewish Community
Chicago Area Synagogues |
The Jewish Chicago Synagogue and Worship
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United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago |
| The central organization of the
Chicagoland Jewish community. Through the Jewish United Fund-Israel Fund campaign
the Jewish Federation allocates funding to support organizations that provide social
services and education in Chicago, Israel and throughout the world. Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Chicago
1 S. Franklin Street
Chicago, IL, 60606
312 346-6700
jstein@juf.org
Web Site: http://www.juf.org
Advocacy Services
Suite 327
312 444-2090
Legal advoacy for individuals & families with disabilities
Charitable Gifts & Endowments
312 357-4853
Fax: 312 885 3284
legacy@juf.org
Human Resource Department
312 357-4748
Fax: 312 855-2473
recrut@juf.org
Israel Fund
312 346-6700
jstein@juf.org
Jewish Community Relations Council
Suite 703
312 357-4770
Fax: 312 855-2476
astevens@juf.org
Umbrella group for 39 Chicagoland Jewish Organizations, community relations arm of the
Federation, and is involved in community and public policy issures of concern to the
Jewish community.
Jewish Women's Foundation
312 357-4853
Fax: 312 885 3284
legacy@juf.org
Israel Experience
312 444-2895
israelxp@juf.org
Partnership 2000
Partnership 2000 offers
Diaspora Jewish communities an opportunity for direct involvement in developing Israel's
peripheries. Provides funding for community development, and opportunities for development
of relationships between the people of Chicago's partner, Kiryat Gat-Lachish-Shafir in the
Negev, and the people of Chicago.
Singles Program
Young Leadership Division
312 444-2853
yid@juf.org
Programs & events for 20's & 30's, leadership development and participation in JUF
fundraising and community service efforts.
Shalom Chicago
312 444-2860
rstemple@juf.org
A program to welcome new residents to the Chicagoland Jewish Community
TOV/JUF Volunteer Network
312 357-4762
Fax: 312 855-2477
tov@juf.org
Links volunteers to programs in the Jewish community.
Women's Division
Women's Board & Young Women's Board
312 444-2844
bcherner@juf.or
Women's programming, leadership development and participation in JUF fundraising and
community service efforts.
South Suburban Office
3649 W 183rd St., Suite 123
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
708 798-1884
Fax: 708 798-9148
Government Affairs Springfield Office
520 S. Second St., Suite 1100
Springfield, IL 62701
llieberm@juf.org
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Jewish Community Centers |
The Jewish Community
Centers of Chicago serve the community with a vast array of Jewish educational, cultural
and social programming. There are eight Centers serving Chicago and suburban
neighborhoods. There are also two full-featured camp facilities. The JCC says
it "is the place where Jewish people come together to share thoughts, tradition and
fun".
MAIN OFFICES:
Jewish Community Centers of
Chicago
One South Franklin Street
Chicago IL 60606
312 357-4700
web site http://www.jccofchicago.org COMMUNITY CENTERS:
Florence G. Heller
JCC
524 W. Melrose
Chicago, IL 60657
773 871-6780
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/fghjcc/
Bernard Horwich JCC
3003 W. Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
773 761-9100
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/bhjcc/
Hyde Park JCC
1100 East Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615
773 268-2200
Web Site:
http://www.jccofchicago.org/hpjcc/
Mayer Kaplan JCC
5050 W Church St
Skokie, IL 60077
847 675-2200
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/mkjcc/
Northwest Suburban JCC
1250 Radcliffe Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847 392-7411
Web Site:
http://www.jccofchicago.org/nwsjcc/
JCC at Woodland Commons
370 Half Day Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847 392-7411
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/wcjcc/
Anita M. Stone JCC
3400 W 196 St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
708 799-7850
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/amsjcc/
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/bwjcc/
JCC Camps:
Z Frank Apachi Day Camp
http://www.jccofchicago.org/apachi/
Camp Chi
http://www.jccofchicago.org/chi/
Perlstein Resort & Conference Center
http://www.jccofchicago.org/prcc/
JCC Camping
http://www.jccofchicago.org/camping/
JCC Volunteer Groups:
312 357-4700
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/volunteers/
The JCC Woman's Auxillary and the JCC Senior League help raise funds and support social
service programs.
Special Programs For Russian Jewish Families
Family to Family
A program which links Chicagoland Jewish families with newly arrived Jews from the
former Soviet Union for holiday celebrations
Shalom Sunday: The Family School
A program in partnership with the Associated Talmud Torahs and the Community
Foundation for Jewish Education where families experience Jewish traditions
and learn about Jewish history and practices.
For information about these programs and other family programs see the family section of
the JCC Web Site:
http://www.jccofchicago.org/families/
JCC Pritzker Center for Jewish Education
Located at Mayer Kaplan JCC, supports JCC education services and
programming.
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/pritzker/
JCC Travel
Located at Mayer Kaplan JCC, 847 675-3735, arranges trips to Israel, the Middle East
and other locations.
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/travel/
JCC Yiddish Institute
6168 N Whipple Ave
Chicago IL 60659
773 743-7680
Provides Yiddish educational and cultural experiences.
Web Page: http://www.jccofchicago.org/adults/
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Tsedaka & Social Service Organizations
24 hour Emergency Hotlines |
Ezra - The
Hebrew Word For Help- Call 1 800 248 1818
Emergency food and shelter, employment and legal assistance, counseling and medical
services, expanded Jewish Information ServicesEzra Hotline
1 S. Franklin
Chicago, IL 606O6
1 800 248 -1818
Ezra Multi-Service Center, Uptown
4539 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60649
773 275-9866
Web Site: http://www.jccofchicago.org/ezra/body.html
An emergency service center located in Uptown
which is funded by the Jewish Federation and administered by the JCC. The Uptown Cafe is a
provider of kosher meals to the indigent population, and is sponsored by the Jewish
Federation, coordinated by the Ezra-Multi-Service Center and is staffed by volunteers from
synagogues, youth groups, the JCC, and the JUF.
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Shalva 773 583-Hope -
Abuse In A Jewish Home
Individual & group
counseling, legal advocacy, financial assistance, and other vital services
available. All services strictly confidential, collect calls accepted. Shalva
provides community education about about abuse in Jewish homes.
Shalva
1610 W Highland #53
Chicago, IL 60660
773 583-4673
Fax: 773 205-0002
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Chicago's Major Jewish Social Service
Agencies |
Jewish Family and
Community Service (JFCS)
Social services for individuals and families including, individual and group
counseling,support services, family life education programs, refugee & immigration
services, services for the hearing-impaired, family advocacy.MAIN OFFICES:
1 S Franklin St., Suite 403
Chicago, IL 60606
312 357-4800
Fax: 312 855-3750
COMMUNITY LOCATIONS:
Central District
205 W. Randolph St., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60606
312 263-5523
Fax: 312 263-1929
Northern District
2710 W.Devon Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
773 274-1324
Fax: 773 508-0438
Virginia Frank Child Development Center
3055 W. Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
773 761-4550
Fax: 773 761-6426
Niles Township District
Goldie Bachman Luftig Building
5150 W. Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077
847 568-5200
Fax: 847 568-5240
Aids Service & Support Program
847 568-5252
Fax: 847-568-5250
Keshev Program: Services for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired:
847 568-5200
Fax: 847 568-5250
TTY 847 568 5240
North Suburban District
210 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847 831 4225
Fax: 847 831 2290
Northwest Suburban Office
Jacob Duman Building
1250 Radcliffe Road, Suite 206
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847 392-8820
947 392-3221
South Suburban Office
3649 W. 183rd St., Suite 123
Hazelcrest, IL 60429
708 799 1869
Jewish Prisoner Assistance
9401 Margail Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847 296-1770
Response Center
9304 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077
847 676-0078
Medical services from Mount Sinai Hospital for adolescents including pregnancy testing,
birth control, and SDS treatment.
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Council For Jewish
Elderly (CJE)
3003 W Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
773 508-1000
Fax: 773 508-1028
Provides an array of servies to older adults in order to help them retain their
independence and be able to live in their own home. Services include: home-delivered
meals, in-home services, transportation, health care, adult day services, counseling and
working with the families of the elderly. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, and
Hineinu a program that provides services to Holocaust survivors and their families.
Web Site: http://www.cje.net
For Resource Service Centers throughout the city and suburbs and hours of operation see: http://www.cje.net/help.htm#resource For SeniorNet Computer Learning Center
program locations see:
http://www.cje.net/int.htm#ed
For information about Hineinu, the Crime Victim/Witness Assistance
Program, seminars lectures and support groups: http://www.cje.net/new.htm
Placement Services Office
7366 N. Lincoln Ave., Suite 300
Lincolnwood, IL 60646
847 676-6013
Council For Jewish Elderly Resale Shop
3503 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60625
773 508-1000
Fundraising for CJE
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Jewish Children's Bureau of Chicago
Provides comprehensive services to children with disabilities and their families
including: adoption services, services for children with disabilities, in-home
services, placement services and therapeutic day school..
Web Site: http://www.jcbchicago.org
Central Office
One South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606
312 444-2090
North Side Office
3344 West Peterson
Chicago, IL 60659
773 588-6363
Skokie Office
Roger S. Bloch Counseling and Consultation Service
Goldie Blachmann Luftig Building
5150 West Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077
847 569-5100North Suburban Office
Northbrook Court Professional Plaza
1535 Lake Cook Road, Suite 204
Northbrook, IL 60062
847 498-4202
http://www.jcbchicago.org/elaine.htm#nco
Northwest Suburban Office
1250 Radcliffe Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847 392-8970
South Suburban Office
3649 West 183rd Street
Suite 123
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
708 798-1859
The JCB School
6014 North California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
773 761-8366
http://www.jcbchicago.org/school.htm
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL
847 (not available yet)
http://www.jcbchicago.org/elaine.htm
Program in developmental stages. A wide array of
services planned, including for high risk infants and mothers, children with autism,
Jewish studies, and other services for children, teens, and families. See website
for details and projected start dates.
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Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)
Job placement and counseling services for unemployed individuals, including those with
disabilities and the elderly.
Jewish Employment Network (JEN)
A network to link the unemployed with employers.Central Offices
1 South Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60606-4675
312 357-4500
Fax: 312-855-3282
jvschicago@jon.cjfny.org
Refugee Unit
Russian émigrés' assistance
Special Employment Program
EZRA Multi-Service Center
4539 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
773 275-0866
Services for elderly, homeless & disabled individuals.
Business Career Institute
6336 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
773 279-6280
Fax: 773 279-6294
Disabled individuals are taught computer and clerical skills.
Sampson-Katz Center
2020 W Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
773 761-9000
Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building
5150 W. Golf Road
Skokie, IL 60077
847 568-5150
Jacob Dunman Building
1250 Radcliffe Rroad
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847 392-8205
Bernard Weinger Center
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
847 400-1821
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Local Social Service & Advocacy
Organizations |
The ARK
6450 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
773 973-1000
Fax: 773 973-6865
Web Site: http://www.arkchicago.org
Jewish social services including: health care, legal assistance, crisis intervention,
social services for the indigent and Project Tzemach rehabilitation services for
individuals with chronic mental illness.
Singer Transitional Residence
773 973-1000 Ext 234
Jewish housing for the homeless
The Ark Thrift Shops:
3345 Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773 248-1117
Fax: 773 248-6293
1302 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773 862-5011
1318 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773 342-1504
1501 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Il 60622
773 733-3314
Provides fundraising for The Ark.
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Bureau on Jewish Employment Problems
220 South State St., Suite 111
Chicago, IL 60604
312 663-9470
Deals with work place related discrimination of Jewish individuals. |
Chicago Action for Jews in the Former
Soviet Union
555 Vine Ave.
Highland Park IL 60035
847 433-0144
847 433 5533
Advocacy group for former Soviet Jews. |
Decalogue Society
39 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60603
Local Jewish Bar Association |
Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe
(FREE)
2935 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
773 274-5123
Provides an array of social and vocational services for Russian Jews.
Old Friends Thrift Shop
1250 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
773 274-4656
Provides fundraising for FREE.
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Greater Chicago Maot Chitim
4433 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 202
Lincolnwood, IL 60646
847 674-3224
Fax: 847 674-6044
Provides food for Passover and other holidays for those in need. |
Heritage Discovery Chicago
webmaster@heritage.freeservers.com
Web Site:
http://www.heritage.freeservers.comThis
Heritage group was created by and for Russian Jews. Even thought most of people who come
to the groups events are Russian speaking students and young professionals, (some single
some married) it is open for all ages.
The group meets on Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at 3730 W Dempster, Skokie. |
Jewish Aids Network of Chicago
c/o Union of American Hebrew Congregations
555 Skokie Blvd., Suite 225
Northbrook, IL 60062
773 275-2626
Fax: 773 326-1791
norman@suba.com
Web Site: http://www.shalom.com/janc.htm
Providing services and referrals for Jewish people with HIV/AIDS,
their families and loved ones.
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Jewish Council On Urban Affairs
618 S Michigan Ave., Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60605
312 663-0960
Fax: 312 663-5305
jcuamail@jcua.org
web site: http://www.jcua.org
The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs has combated poverty, racism, and
anti-Semitism in partnership with Chicago’s diverse communities
since 1964. Guided by prophetic Jewish principles, JCUA pursues social
and economic justice for Chicago’s most vulnerable neighborhoods by
promoting a vision of empowering communities from within. JCUA carries
out this mission by assisting groups in low-income and minority
communities, building coalitions with diverse groups, promoting
enlightened public policy on poverty and race issues, and mobilizing a
Jewish constituency to create a more just city. Today, JCUA is at the
forefront of pressing issues affecting Chicago’s most at-risk
communities working on such issues as affordable housing, job
creation, community reinvestment and neighborhood stability
The Associate Division
The Associate Division is the membership arm of JCUA that educates and
mobilizes Jews between the ages of 22-40 on social and economic
justice issues. Approximately five years old, it is now 1200 strong.
Led by an Executive Committee of twenty-five members, it offers people
the opportunity, through hands-on projects and educational programs,
to understand the affects of poverty on individuals and to explore why
as Jews, we are responsible for working to eradicate it.
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Jews in Recovery from Alcoholism and
Drug Abuse CHAI-JACS
3701 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
773 539-7779 or 847 679-1042
JACS is a volunteer, non-profit, self-help organization of Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically
Dependent people, and significant others. JACS is not treatment, not religious, nor a
12-step program. It is - simply put - Jews gathering together to explore their Jewishness
as part of their recovery. It is Jews carrying the message to other Jews.
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Mount Sinai Hospital & Medical
Center
2720 W 15th St.
Chicago, IL 60610
773 257-6866
773 257-6959
Mount Sinai Touhy Health Center
2901 W Touhy
Chicago, IL 60645
773 973-7350
Receives funding from the Jewish Federation and provides health care refugees and others
in need.
Mount Sinai Hospital Resals Shops
814 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773 935-1434
1142 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL 60301
708 383-5444
Fundraising in support of Mount Sinai Hospital.
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Local Offices: National &
International Organizations |
American Jewish Committee Chicago
Chapter
55 E Monroe St., Suite 2930
Chicago, IL 60603
312 251-8800
National Web Site: http://www.ajc.org/
Works to enhance the human rights and fundamental freedom of men and women everywhere, by
focusing on isssues relating to Jewish identity, Anti-Semitism, Interethnic relations and
public policy issues.
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American Jewish Congress Midwest Region
22 W Monroe St., Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60603
312 332-7355
fax: 312 332-2814
chicago@ajcongress.org
Midwest Region Web Site: http://www.ajcongress.org/regions/midwest.htm
National Web Site: http://www.ajcongress.org
Advoacy group supporting civil rights, the separation of church and state, social and
economic justice, woman's equality, and other public policy issues.
Commission for Women's Equality
National Web Site: http://www.ajcongress.org/women/cweindex.htm
Programs related to women's issues.
Legal Clinic
3003 West Touhy Street
Chicago, IL 60645
847 679-8289
Free legal services to indigent clients on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to
race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age. |
American ORT
Chicago Chapter
203 North Wabash Ave., Suite 1020,
Chicago, IL 60601
312 583-0484
Fax: 312 853-3255
chicago@aort.org
American ORT Web Site: http://www.aort.org/
ORT Operations USA Web Site: http://ortopsusa.org/
International ORT Web Sites: http://mop.ort.org.il/en/ortworld.htm
American ORT serves as the
umbrella organization for all ORT activities in the United States, including Women's
American ORT and ORT Operations, USA, which develops and implements teaching programs in
the US. ORT is the Jewish world's leader in technology education and the world's largest
non-governmental education and training organization. Its global network is now teaching
students in more than 60 countries. ORT's
largest program is in Israel, where Jewish, Arab, and Druze students attend schools
and colleges in communities throughout the country. Women's American ORT
Chicago Region
2644 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, Il 60645
773 973-6243
Women's American ORT
Suburban Chicago Region
3400 Dundee Road, Suite 120
Northbrook, IL 60062
847 291-0475
Woman's American ORT National Web Site: http://www.waort.org/
Zarem/Golde ORT Technical Institute
3050 W Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
773 761-5900
Fax: 773 761-0969
Adult vocational training, ESL classes, and job placement.
ORT Resale Shop
915 Chicago Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202
847 864-6099
Alley Book Shop
1905 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847 433-1172
ORT Resale Shop
1905 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847 433-1697
Fundraising to benefit education programs of Women's American ORT
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Anti-Defamation League
Greater Chicago/Upper Midwest Region
309 W Washington St., Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60606
312 782-5080 or 800 255-9492
Fax: 312 782-1142
chiadl@aol.com
Chicago Web Site: http://www.adl.org/regional/chicago/default.htm
National Web Site: http://www.adl.org/
An organization dedicated to fighting antisemitism, prejudice, bigotry, and hatred.
Young Leaders United
A joint project of the Greater Chicago Anti-Defamation League and the Chicago Urban
League.
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B'nai B'rith
9933 Lawler Ave. Suite 230
Skokie, Il 60077
847 676-0011
Fax: 847 676-9414
midwest@bnaibrith.org
International Web Site: http://www.bnaibrith.org/
A social service and advocacy organization in 56 countries throughout the world. Programs
include: Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life.
B'nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO), the Center for Jewish Identity, and the B'nai
B'rith World Center in Jerusalem. |
Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization
of America
Chicago & North Shore Chapters |
Hebrew Immigrant Aid
Society Chicago (HIAS)
1 S Franklin St., Suite 411
Chicago, IL 60606
312 357-4666
Fax: 312 855-3291
National Web Site: http://www.hias.org/
Local affiliated agency of HIAS the international immigration arm of the organized
American Jewish community. It is dedicated to assisting persecuted and oppressed people
around the world and delivering them to countries of safe haven.
HIAS Business Women's Auxilliary
Local business Women's HIAS support group.
Same contact information as above.
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The Jewish War Veterans of the United
States of America (JWV)
Department of Illinois
2640 W.Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
773 764-7176
National Web Site: http://www.penfed.org/jwv/home.htm
Was organized in 1896 by Jewish Veterans
of the Civil War,and is the oldest active national veterans' service organization in
America. Among JWV's activities are: promoting legislation assisting veterans, sponsoring
projects on Jewish communal concerns, support of Israel, advocacy for Soviet Jewry, and
combating anti-Semitism. |
Jews For Judaism
P.O. Box 963
Skokie, IL 60076
630 415-1874
chicago@jewsforjudaism.org
National Web Site: http://www.jewsforjudaism.org
The Chicago office of an international counter-missionary, educational, outreach and
counseling organization dedicated to countering the multi-million dollar efforts of
deceptive missionary and cult groups that target the Jewish community for conversion.
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National Council of Jewish Women (
NCJW)
Chicago Section
800 829-6259
Evanston, Niles Section
P.O. Box 3022
Skokie, IL 60076
773 764-2364
North Shore Section
1107 Central Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60001
847 583-8889
South Cook Section
P.O. Box 982
Homewood IL 60430
708 799-7331
Tri-County Section
2710 Longview Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
630 416-1830
National Web Site: http://www.ncjw.org
A volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish values, that works through a program of
research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for
women, children, and families and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for
all.
Evanston/Niles Section Thrift Shop
1524 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60626
773 764-2364
Encore & More
1107 Central St.
Wilmette, IL 60091
847 853-8888
Fundraising for NCJW
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Project Kesher
1134 Judson Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202 USA
Phone 847 332-1994
Fax 847 332-2134
projectkesher@compuserve.com
Web Site: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/projectkesher/
An International organization with
headquarters in Evanston. Kesher is Hebrew for connection. Project Kesher has
developed a network of Jewish women in the newly independent states of the former
Soviet Union and helps women identify their own needs and gives them the necessary
skills to begin addressing those needs. Women in Project Kesher's network participate in
workshops on grassroots organizing, women's health care issues, advocacy and Judaism. |
United Jewish Appeal (UJA)
Council of Jewish Federations Partnership Midwest Region
175W Jackson Blvd., Suite A-1827
Chicaco. IL 60604
312 427-1600
Fax: 312 427-1852
International UJA Web Site: http://www.uja.org/home.html
Joint Distribution Committee Web Stie: http://www.uja.org/jdc/index.html
The UJA Federation Annual Campaign represents 151 local Jewish federations and a network
of 450 independent communities in the United States, which raise funds in concert with the
UJA/CJF Partnership and delivers services to Jewish communities in North America, in
Israel, and in 60 other countries around the globe.
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