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Jewish Teens Take Action! |
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Or Tzedek Summer Program
Teens spend one week with OrTzedek and gain a lifetime of experience, perspective and memories. This experiential program strengthens the participants’ Jewish identity and clarifies their commitment to social and economic justice.
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About JCUA
The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs combats poverty, racism, and anti-Semitism in partnership with Chicago’s diverse communities.
Visit www.jcua.org
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Social Justice Spotlight
 Why is racial justice a hot social justice issue?
Ending the subordination of people of color and promoting racial equality are fundamental components of social justice work. From education and health care to criminal justice and immigration, race-based disparities continue to determine the life chances of individuals and communities.
Find out more about the issues in the Toolkit. |
Events
*For details about all events go to the EVENTS section on the main menu*
Jewish-Muslim Text Study
Thursday, May 8, 2008
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join Jews and Muslims of all ages for a evening of text study and great people! Social Justice Rock Concert
Saturday, May 17, 2008
7:30 - 11:00 pm
Come see the best young bands in town, and support a music program for a low-income community! Shavuot '08: Doing it all night long...
Sunday, June 8, 2008
9:00 pm until you drop...
Join us for a fun program of friends, Jewish learning, and social justice. Protest to Support Low-Income Workers
Thursday, June 12, 2008
4:00 pm
Jewish communities from the Chicagoland area are gathering to support the workers' strike at the Congress Hotel Summer Program 2008
Learn more about the awesome Or Tzedek summer program!
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Or Tzedek is the social justice institute for teens of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA). Through hands-on service, teen-led projects and education about Jewish values and social justice, teens learn about challenges facing Chicago’s diverse communities and take action to combat them.
