Fund for the Future

Fund for the Future

Funder: Jewish United Fund (JUF)

Geographic Scope: Chicago area

Focus Areas:

Program Description:

Recent Funded Programs (2020):
1. CHIdush: Systemically rethinking congregational education; includes online teaching support
2. jBaby Chicago: Award-winning initiative supporting Jewish and interfaith new parents through parent ambassadors, playgroups, classes, and holiday events
3. LEARN (Live, Enrich, Appreciate, Respect, Nurture): Collaboration between JUF Young Leadership Division and Silverstein Base Hillel; intensive Jewish text and identity exploration for young adults
4. Moving Traditions – Tzelem+: Fostering well-being among LGBTQ+ teens using Jewish values; builds self-concept and social-emotional skills
5. Onward Israel: JUF Israel Education Center program offering internships in Israel for young adults
6. REACH: Day School network capacity building for serving children with diverse needs

Comprehensive List of Fund for the Future Supported Programs to Date:
Young Families: jBaby Chicago, JUF Early Childhood Collaborative, JUF Infertility Project, PJ Library Chicago, JUF Right Start
Youth: B'nai B'rith Beber Camp Chicago, Jewish Day School, Jewish Day School Guaranty Trust Fund, JUF Camp Scholarships, JUF Camping Initiative, JUF CHIdush Project, REACH
Teens: IsraelNow, Moving Traditions – Tzelem+, Voices – The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation, Write On for Israel
Young Adults: AEPi Foundation, Base Hillel, Birthright Foundation, Honeymoon Israel, Jewish Federation Encompass Endowment, JUF Israel Education Center, JUF Lewis Summer Intern Program, LEARN, Moishe House Chicago, Onward Israel

Leadership:

Contact: Merle Cohen (merle@juf.org as indicated in article)