JCUA members begin a summer of action for immigration justiceAlex Chernick reflects on the fights for citizenship, against deportation, and more.Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
Rabbi Robert J. Marx, visionary Jewish leader who spoke up for justice, dies at 93CHICAGO — It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of our extraordinary founder, teacher, and…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Published inJewish Council on Urban AffairsClaire Schwartz on the creation of JCUA’s Youth Organizing CaucusI was a member of JCUA’s Or Tzedek teen internship program during the summer of 2018, where I learned about organizing and social justice…Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
Published inJewish Council on Urban AffairsJCUA Member Spotlight: Brother Mike EldridgeJCUA is highlighting amazing members in our community working at the intersection of social justice, organizing, and Jewish values. Today…Mar 11, 2021Mar 11, 2021
Jewish Council on Urban Affairs opposes government use of IHRA definition of antisemitismFebruary 2021 — For 57 years, the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) has worked to advance racial and economic justice across Chicago…Feb 9, 2021Feb 9, 2021
A monumental victory for immigrants in ChicagoAfter five years of organizing, the Welcoming City Ordinance amendments have passed through the Chicago City Council.Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
Published inJewish Council on Urban AffairsJCUA statement on attempted coup in WashingtonThe coup attempt unfolding in Washington D.C. and state capitals across the country should shock but not surprise us. Since taking office…Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
Published inJewish Council on Urban AffairsLooking back at JCUA’s Fair Tax campaignWe are so proud of what our community accomplished and the power we’ll carry forward.Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
We are Jewish communal leaders across Illinois. We support the Fair Tax.The flat tax system disproportionately harms poorer residents — particularly Black and Brown communities. The Fair Tax is an important…Sep 24, 2020Sep 24, 2020
Published inJewish Council on Urban AffairsHow white Jews can responding to systemic racism, guided by three Jewish principlesBy Rabbi Bruce ElderJul 2, 2020Jul 2, 2020
