The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs combats poverty, racism, and anti-Semitism alongside partners from Chicago's diverse communities. For more than 40 years, JCUA has brought a Jewish voice and Jewish community involvement to coalition building, advocacy, and issues that affect Chicago's most at-risk communities.     On the ground in Postville Following JCUA leadership of the huge rally in Postville, Iowa, this summer, Tom Walsh, our director of advocacy and public policy, has been in close touch with families of workers arrested in the federal immigration raid at Agriprocessors kosher slaughterhouse in May -- and with local relief workers. He recently spent a week volunteering with the relief team, speaking to workers' spouses  and children, and assuring them that JCUA is working toward comprehensive immigration reform and a commitment to the human rights of workers and their families. Read Tom’s reflections on his visit to Postville. Help us support the families ... Read/download JCUA annual report   For information on JCUA's Or Tzedek Teen Summer Program ... where Jewish teens spend a week with JCUA and gain a lifetime of insight and experience ... contact Asaf Bar-Tura or Nick Liebman, (312) 663-0960, or check out the Or Tzedek website. For information on JCUA's Associate Division for young Jewish professionals, contact Sam Finkelstein,  (312) 663-0960. Events. JCUA offers a wide range of educational, social, advocacy and volunteer activities. See what's coming up ... JCUA E-News. Stay informed on JCUA's work with our monthly e-newsletter. To receive the monthly e-news, click here. JCUA's Press Room: Download recent articles and press releases about JCUA's work. Support JCUA. Your support for JCUA's community programs, advocacy initiatives and educational endeavors advance our mission of social and economic justice for all of Chicago's residents.      Welcoming the opportunity to create a fair and just nation JCUA Executive Director Jane Ramsey spoke on behalf of the progressive community in embracing the election of Barack Obama and calling for all Americans to unite behind this nation's promise of basic human rights for all its citizens. Read more   JCUA honors legendary activist 100 years old and still fighting, Len Despres -- "a passionate Jewish voice for social and economic justice" -- was honored by JCUA on Oct. 28 for his courage, values and activism on behalf of Chicago and its residents. Following tributes from Tom Geoghegan, Lowell Sachnoff, Carol Marin, Ronald Miller, Don Rose, Kenan Heise, Jane Ramsey and Abner Mikva, a letter penned by Despres was read to express his appreciation for the honor and his admiration for JCUA. And his sense of humor, too ... Read more

Jewish Council on Urban Affairs
610 S. Michigan Ave., Suite #500, Chicago, IL 60605, Phone: (312) 663-0960, Fax: (312) 663-5305
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