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Jewish Council on Urban Affairs

Chicago’s Jewish voice for social justice.

JCUA’s White Racial Justice Working Groups

JCUA’s White Racial Justice Working Groups

As we enter a new calendar year, we’d like to highlight one of the ways JCUA is strengthening its commitment to racial justice.
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Rose Silverman
Jan 25, 2021

JCUA statement on attempted coup in Washington

The coup attempt unfolding in Washington D.C. and state capitals across the country should shock but not surprise us. Since taking office…
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JCUA
Jan 8, 2021
JCUA Demands Action for Black Lives

JCUA Demands Action for Black Lives

We are committed to transforming our society. It is the work we are called to do, as individuals, as a Jewish community, and as Chicagoans.
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JCUA
Jun 2, 2020
Why it’s critical for Jewish communities to be engaging in racial justice learning — especially…

Why it’s critical for Jewish communities to be engaging in racial justice learning — especially…

By Rabbi Lauren Henderson
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JCUA
Jun 23, 2020
Pittsburgh synagogue murders one year later: A story of rising antisemitism in America

Pittsburgh synagogue murders one year later: A story of rising antisemitism in America

JCUA editorial appears in the Chicago Sun-Times
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Jonathan Elbaz
Oct 28, 2019
How white Jews can responding to systemic racism, guided by three Jewish principles

How white Jews can responding to systemic racism, guided by three Jewish principles

By Rabbi Bruce Elder
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JCUA
Jul 2, 2020
Looking back at JCUA’s Fair Tax campaign

Looking back at JCUA’s Fair Tax campaign

We are so proud of what our community accomplished and the power we’ll carry forward.
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JCUA
Nov 18, 2020

Claire Schwartz on the creation of JCUA’s Youth Organizing Caucus

I was a member of JCUA’s Or Tzedek teen internship program during the summer of 2018, where I learned about organizing and social justice…
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JCUA
Mar 11, 2021
JCUA Member Spotlight: Brother Mike Eldridge

JCUA Member Spotlight: Brother Mike Eldridge

JCUA is highlighting amazing members in our community working at the intersection of social justice, organizing, and Jewish values. Today…
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JCUA
Mar 10, 2021

Joint Statement from JCUA’s White Racial Justice Working Group and Kol Or Caucus for Jews of Color

The consequences of white supremacy are omnipresent. Some moments make these consequences abundantly and violently clear. We are in one…
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JCUA
Jun 1, 2020

Intersections of Antisemitism and White Supremacy

Reflections on a JCUA Training
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Aaron Wolfson
May 27, 2020
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