Lianne is investing in the next generation of Jewish Chicagoans. Her multiple board and leadership positions span from deep engagement with the Jewish Council for Youth Services to serving as a ...

Join the JCRC for a working lunch where we’ll talk about our mission and vision.

“She truly is one in a million,” a mother of a young man with autism said about Nikki. Her son had previously shown an aversion to unfamiliar activities and people. But Nikki—who works at Keshet ...

Join us for our next Impacts & Insights. Our quarterly series shines a spotlight on how CJE SeniorLife is innovating and adapting to meet the evolving needs of older adults in our community. Attendees ...

Gabriel Gould is nourishing community from the ground up. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Soil and Soul, a regenerative farm and educational center in Long Grove. In just ...

Jonathan is changing the world—literally. He is a thoughtful and engaged Jewish leader who brings people together with his life purpose: Reducing human impact on the planet. As Vice President of ...

Photographer, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Humans of Tel Aviv, Humans of Israel, Humans of the Holocaust, and Humans of October 7th projects, Erez Kaganovitz will share stories from his Humans of ...

Described as “a renaissance woman with entrepreneurial spirit,” Stefanie’s passion, innovation, and commitment to justice and tzedakah are unmatched. Stefanie, who currently serves on the JUF Women’s ...

For Amy, leadership means showing up with intention. A litigation attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Amy proudly represents pro bono clients across a range of matters, including LGBTQ+ rights, ...

Jules has fond memories of his late father—his hero—wrapping him up as a boy under his tallit and holding him close on Yom Kippur. How proud his father would be of his son today. Jules has built a ...

Ruthie brings all of her energy to the table as a Jewish communal leader, philanthropist, and parent to a proud Jewish family. Before staying at home with her third child, she was the Senior Director ...

Irene’s friend calls her “one of Chicago’s most vibrant and promising Jewish leaders,” despite only living in the city for a few years. As a member of the JUF Young Leadership Division (YLD) Board and ...