Israel's weather is wonderful but unpredictable - the winter can be cold and rainy or sunny and mild. The summer, is usually hot and dry during the day and cool at night. In both seasons, layering is ...

Masa Israel Journey, is home to the widest variety of mid-and-long term (5-12 months) international experiences in Israel for young Jewish adults (18-30). Masa Israel will help you find the right ...

Deanna Drucker achieved her last wish--to attend her granddaughter Maya's wedding before she died. Drucker born in Harvey, Illinois, died in her Highland Park home on Oct. 6, two days after the ...

People dance around worshipers holding Torahs during the "hakafot" ritual of Simchat Torah in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo credit: Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images) On Simchat Torah ...

YLD Big Event Fundraiser will star Iliza Shlesinger (right). Jared Freid will open. The hilarious Iliza Shlesinger will perform her stand-up comedy for the Young Leadership Division's annual Big Event ...

I met Agnes Shwartz while doing a JUF video about Holocaust Community Services, and she became a close friend. We are pictured together here in 2018. I am the child of a Holocaust survivor who grew up ...

On Sept. 1, not long before Rosh Hashanah, Elad Strohmayer stepped into the role of Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. What a monumental couple of months it has been since he took the helm, ...

EZRA’s health programming focuses on self-care and preventative health in order to contribute to a stronger, healthier community. Healthy Advantage provides an opportunity for community members to ...

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JUF amplifies our collective strength to make the world a better place — for everyone. Community powered, we consider the totality of local and global Jewish needs and how to address them. From ...

All 20 of the Israeli hostages still alive two years after being taken hostage by Hamas have returned to Israel, following an emotional morning that commanded the attention of Jews around the world ...

Whether you're just curious or already considering Jewish Day School, this is a great chance to meet other families, connect with educators, and enjoy a vibrant program designed for kids and parents ...