JUF Missions Department

JUF Missions Department The worlds awaits! Explore our life-changing trips. Welcome to JUF Missions! JUF works hard to improve the quality of life for the global Jewish community.

Whether you’re interested in traveling to Israel, the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa or Latin America, you can find a JUF mission to take you there. Let JUF transport you to Jewish communities around the world, help you uncover your roots and provide you with exclusive access to some of the world’s most treasured sites. On a JUF mission, you will encounter the complex challen

ges facing the Jewish people and see what can be accomplished when we leverage our collective energy and resources together for good.

While our Women’s Philanthropy Mission could not make it to Israel this year, we are grateful to have had the opportunit...
04/28/2026

While our Women’s Philanthropy Mission could not make it to Israel this year, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to gather locally at the Ark. The women spent meaningful time connecting with one another, learning about the Ark’s impactful work and mission, and participating together in a mitzvah project in the pantry. Thank you to the Ark for hosting us!

Make your voice heard! Check out this link to communicate with legislators, and see the steps below for more details: ht...
04/24/2026

Make your voice heard! Check out this link to communicate with legislators, and see the steps below for more details: https://ilga.gov/House/hearings/details/3135/22887/createwitnessslip

Step 1: Complete the “Identification” section. For “Firm/Business/Agency” put “NA” unless you are representing an organization.

Step 2: Fill out the “Representation” section by entering “Self”

Step 3: Fill out the “Position” section.
1. Click the white box that says “Add Subject Matter” and then select “HB 2723”
2. Click the white box that says “Add Position” and then select “Opponent” (Double check to make sure you selected the correct option).
3. Click the blue “Add Position” button

Step 4: Fill out the “Testimony” section by clicking only “Record of Appearance Only”

Step 5: Select box next to “I Agree to the ILGA Terms of Agreement”

Step 6: Select “I’m not a robot” and then click “Submit Witness Slip”

Today we celebrate 78 years of Israel. Yom Ha’atzmaut Sameach!
04/22/2026

Today we celebrate 78 years of Israel. Yom Ha’atzmaut Sameach!

After a whirlwind adventure in Vienna, Nachshon 22 traveled home to Israel. It was particularly special to be in Israel ...
02/12/2026

After a whirlwind adventure in Vienna, Nachshon 22 traveled home to Israel. It was particularly special to be in Israel when we were as Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage, had been recovered and returned just days before our arrival. There was a distinct atmosphere of relief and hope, and we were so thrilled to celebrate with our Israeli brothers and sisters. Swipe through to see some trip highlights:

1. Enjoying a moment of pause and reflection at The Kotel.
2. Got a taste of what it’s like to be on a battlefield at Caliber 3.
3. We were joined by geopolitical and security expert, Jonathan Conricus, who gave us a briefing at a lookout point in Southern Israel.
4. & 5. Another great round of Dine-Around-Dinners.
6.- 8. Ringing in Shabbat on the beach with drums and live musicians.
9. One last group pic in Tel Aviv. Until next year!

Last week, JUF’s Annual Men’s Mission, Nachshon, traveled to Vienna and Israel for the trip’s 22nd anniversary. The trip...
02/12/2026

Last week, JUF’s Annual Men’s Mission, Nachshon, traveled to Vienna and Israel for the trip’s 22nd anniversary. The trip began in Vienna, where we learned about the city’s special connection to the origins of Zionism and what Jewish life is like for the community today. Notably, we had the honor of meeting with Israel’s Ambassador to Austria, David Roet. A visit to the historic Gerstner confectionary salon and enjoying the city’s lauded culinary scene rounded out our time there. Swipe through to see some of the memories made, and stay tuned for details on our Israel experience.

1. The group in front of the Hofburg Palace, the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg and where Adolf Hi**er announced the annexation of Austria.
2. Enjoying some of the great restaurants Vienna has to offer during a Dine-Around-Dinner.
3. Meeting with Israel’s Ambassador to Austria, David Roet. Among his many diplomatic posts, Ambassador Roet is the former Deputy Consul General to the Midwest.
4. Poignantly, we visited the Theodor Herzl Stiege (stairs) which is named after the founder of modern Zionism. Herzl live in Vienna for over 25 years.
5. Another great night out!

Last week, law enforcement professionals from communities across Metro Chicago traveled to Israel, visiting key sites in...
02/11/2026

Last week, law enforcement professionals from communities across Metro Chicago traveled to Israel, visiting key sites including the new Police Academy in Beit Shemesh and the Shin Bet training facility. They also climbed Masada and floated in the Dead Sea! This trip strengthened collaboration, created meaningful opportunities for Israeli and Chicagoland police to learn from one another, and deepened our officers’ understanding of Israel’s security landscape and culture. We are grateful for the strong, enduring partnership between law enforcement and the Jewish community.

Just days after the remaining living hostages were released, the JUF VIP Solidarity Mission to Israel hit the ground run...
10/30/2025

Just days after the remaining living hostages were released, the JUF VIP Solidarity Mission to Israel hit the ground running. This group of next generation leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue—hearing firsthand accounts of October 7 and exploring what’s next for Israel. A trip highlight was meeting with Yossi Cohen, former Director of the Mossad (see last slide). Am Yisrael Chai!

The Achva Women’s Solidarity Mission to Israel returned home yesterday from a life-changing trip, forming bonds of siste...
08/01/2025

The Achva Women’s Solidarity Mission to Israel returned home yesterday from a life-changing trip, forming bonds of sisterhood that will never be broken. We met with former hostages fighting for their loved one’s return; toured Kibbutz Nir Oz, bearing witness to the horrific destruction that occurred; volunteered in the fields to pick potatoes and feed families in need; met with a wounded soldier at Hadassah hospital, who survived not one but two injuries in Gaza, and is focusing now on his recovery and upcoming fall nuptials. Amidst the pain and ongoing impact of October 7, we reveled in the resiliency of the country that simply will not be stopped.

We celebrate Shabbat this week with a newfound sisterhood, peace, and resolve to support our Israeli family 🇮🇱

Welcome home the 42 incredible ladies who traveled on the Women’s Philanthropy Mission to Berlin and Budapest. From the ...
05/01/2025

Welcome home the 42 incredible ladies who traveled on the Women’s Philanthropy Mission to Berlin and Budapest. From the New Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Berlin to the Castles of Budapest, the group explored both general and Jewish landmarks that honor our people’s history, resilience, and legacy. Swipe through the photos above to see just a sliver of the incredible memories made on the trip.

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