JUF Podcasts http://www.juf.org/ en-us ©2007 JUF Features, profiles, news, and commentaries about key facets of Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world. Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Features, profiles, news, and commentaries about key facets of Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world. JUF website@juf.org ©2007 JUFGovernment & Organizations/Non-Profitno A great time to be a Jew Aaron Cohen, Arnold Eisen I wish one could hammer home the optimism that I think is truly justified, both about the American Jewish situation, the world Jewish situation, and about Conservative Judaism in particular, says Prof. Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/arnoldeisen_ac_111510.mp3 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 3:39:40 GMT 31:06 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/KPZETCOJsLg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/KPZETCOJsLg/arnoldeisen_ac_111510.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/arnoldeisen_ac_111510.mp3 Paul Wieder Interviews Yefim Bronfman Yefim Bronfman Born in the former Soviet Union, raised in Israel, and now an American, Yefim Bronfman is truly a citizen of the world. While his powerful piano work has been a fixture in the classical musical world for decades, http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIYB_pw_110910.mp3 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 8:22:40 GMT 18:38 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/g4sAD_jsTqg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/g4sAD_jsTqg/PWIYB_pw_110910.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIYB_pw_110910.mp3 Letter from New Orleans: The human touch Aaron Cohen Youthful energy and the desire of young Jews for connection gives hope that the Jewish future will be in good hands. JUF News Executive Editor, Aaron Cohen reports from the Jewish Federation General Assembly in New Orleans. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/LFNOTHT_ac_110810.mp3 Mon, 8 Nov 2010 1:12:18 GMT 02:52 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/y1rptIiG7Vk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/y1rptIiG7Vk/LFNOTHT_ac_110810.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/LFNOTHT_ac_110810.mp3 JCRC’s post-election analysis through a Jewish lens Lynn Sweet More than 100 people gathered at the Nov. 3 meeting of the JUF’s Jewish Community Relations Council to hear local political scientist Julie Strauss and Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief and columnist Lynn Sweet analyze the factors that led the Republicans to victory in the 2010 midterm elections. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PEATJL_js_110310.mp3 Thu, 4 Nov 2010 10:15:40 GMT 41:16:58 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/LmoBXBahzWo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/LmoBXBahzWo/PEATJL_js_110310.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PEATJL_js_110310.mp3 How do we understand history? Dan Porat Israeli scholar and author Dan Porat discusses history, education, and how people come to understand and interpret the past in a conversation with JUF News Executive Editor Aaron B. Cohen and JUF staff. In his new book, The Boy: A Holocaust Story, Porat presents the stories of three Nazis and two Jews, a teenage girl and a young boy, whose lives intersect with the famous photo of the little boy raising his hands in the Warsaw ghetto. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DPTBAHS_dp_102510.mp3 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 8:55:24 GMT 49:51 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/5gJ9BsRxhp8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/5gJ9BsRxhp8/DPTBAHS_dp_102510.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DPTBAHS_dp_102510.mp3 An Evening with Etgar Keret Rachel S. Harris Israeli writer Etgar Keret, well-known throughout Israel and the world for his short stories, graphic novels and scriptwriting for film and television, visited Chicago Aug. 26 for an evening at the School of the Art Institute. Listen as Keret reads a selection of his short stories followed by an informal conversation about his work with Rachel S. Harris, http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AEWEK_sp_091310.mp3 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:07:10 GMT 1:03:34 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/FERSjW25weY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/FERSjW25weY/AEWEK_sp_091310.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AEWEK_sp_091310.mp3 The Iranian issue is the real threat Yoel Hasson Recent events that have focused world attention on relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority are sapping energy from where it needs to be focused—on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. That was the assessment of Member of Knesset Yoel Hasson, of Israel’s Kadima Party, who was in Chicago this week. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TIIITRT_yh_081110.mp3 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:17:26 GMT 19:31 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/vosHojIGxIo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/vosHojIGxIo/TIIITRT_yh_081110.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TIIITRT_yh_081110.mp3 We stand with Israel Steven B. Nasatir Speaking to JUF’s Lawyer’s Division dinner, Steven B. Nasatir, President of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, describes Israel’s position in the recent Gaza flotilla provocation. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/flotilla_sn_060310.mp3 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 11:27:56 GMT 04:53 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/fE525cx8x20" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/fE525cx8x20/flotilla_sn_060310.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/flotilla_sn_060310.mp3 FJUF TOV MTV teens stood with Israel at the 2010 Israel Solidarity Day featuring the Walk with Israel Sophia Aronowitz Anthony Julius, one of the world’s leading authorities on anti-Semitism in the 21st Century, speaks with JUF News Executive Editor Aaron B. Cohen. Julius’ newly-published book, Trials of the Diaspora: A History of Anti-Semitism in England is a landmark study of the subject. Julius, who has achieved distinction both in the practice of law and the fight against global anti-Semitism, http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/JTMISD_ab_050510.mp3 Wed, 5 May 2010 2:58:09 GMT 00:25 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/PuNWKftUtIo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/PuNWKftUtIo/JTMISD_ab_050510.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/JTMISD_ab_050510.mp3 Fighting Global anti-Semitism Anthony Julius Anthony Julius, one of the world’s leading authorities on anti-Semitism in the 21st Century, speaks with JUF News Executive Editor Aaron B. Cohen. Julius’ newly-published book, Trials of the Diaspora: A History of Anti-Semitism in England is a landmark study of the subject. Julius, who has achieved distinction both in the practice of law and the fight against global anti-Semitism, http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FGAS_ac_050310.mp3 Mon, 3 May 2010 3:27:12 GMT 23:15 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ygoq_hy1sQo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ygoq_hy1sQo/FGAS_ac_050310.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FGAS_ac_050310.mp3 Paul Wieder Interviews Rick Recht Paul Wieder Armed with only an acoustic guitar, Rick Recht set out to conquer one of the most difficult foes in the Jewish world— the apathy of the youth. He travels the country, from congregation to camp to concert hall, singing his uplifting brand of rock and roll. He tramsmits the words of the Torah, along with an appreciation for and enthusiasm about them. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIRR_pw_042310.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 1:44:04 GMT 33:32 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/kOLetse5xU8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/kOLetse5xU8/PWIRR_pw_042310.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIRR_pw_042310.mp3 Federation Chairman, President Give Final Impressions on Departing Haiti Steven Nasatir Concluding 36 hours on the ground in Haiti with Chicago Federation Chairman David Sherman, President Steve Nasatir gives his insights into the complex challenges ahead for the people of Haiti, and shares his pride in the role of the Jewish people in repairing the world. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FCPGFIDH_sn_041410.mp3 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 3:53:07 GMT 06:28 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/kKWWCbpWdMI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/kKWWCbpWdMI/FCPGFIDH_sn_041410.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FCPGFIDH_sn_041410.mp3 Chicago Jewish Leadership Contingent Tours Haitian Schools Steven Nasatir On a whirlwind fact-finding mission to Haiti, Chicago Federation Chairman David Sherman and President Steve Nasatir toured two schools run by JDC, our overseas beneficiary, seeing that education is key to Haiti’s future http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CJLCTHS_sn_041410.mp3 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:05:50 GMT 03:39 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/HBygTLU-7Bs" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/HBygTLU-7Bs/CJLCTHS_sn_041410.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CJLCTHS_sn_041410.mp3 Chicago Jewish Leaders Meet with Haiti's President Steven Nasatir Chicago Federation Chairman David Sherman and President Steve Nasatir had an hour-long debriefing with Haitian President Rene Preval and First Lady Preval, accompanied by Amos Radian, Israel's ambassador to the Dominican Republic, and Honorary Consul General of Israel to Haiti Gilbert Bigio. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CJLMHP_sn_041410.mp3 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:02:18 GMT 02:17 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/EWbvnUUqbkI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/EWbvnUUqbkI/CJLMHP_sn_041410.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CJLMHP_sn_041410.mp3 Jewish Federation Leaders on Fact-Finding Mission to Haiti Steven Nasatir As the first official representatives of the North American Jewish community to travel to Haiti since the catastrophic earthquake, David Sherman, Chairman, and Steven B. Nasatir, President of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are on a 36-hour fact-finding mission to the devastated island nation. http://www.juf.org/Interactive/podcasts/JFLFFMH_sn_041310.mp3 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:37:28 GMT 02:10 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/i9ORtyghvH4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/i9ORtyghvH4/JFLFFMH_sn_041310.mp3http://www.juf.org/Interactive/podcasts/JFLFFMH_sn_041310.mp3 From People to Purpose: The New Ethos of Innovative Jewish Leaders Stephanie Pervos Leading sociologist of American Jewry, Steven M. Cohen, spoke March 8 at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies about patterns of Jewish engagement among American Jews under age 40. He shares how young Jewish leaders have created new minyanim (prayer groups), http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FPPNEIJL_sc_040110.mp3 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:58:56 GMT 44:50 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/cYqK0dQAcIU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/cYqK0dQAcIU/FPPNEIJL_sc_040110.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FPPNEIJL_sc_040110.mp3 Teens pack boxes for Passover holiday Sophia Aronowitz Hallie joined JUF’s TOV MTV program and packed boxes with Maot Chitim this Passover season. Listen in as Hallie explains how she keeps things in perspective and why she wants to spend her time giving back. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TPBPH_sa_031610.mp3 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:39:40 GMT 01:03 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/GGhREyVI_Tg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/GGhREyVI_Tg/TPBPH_sa_031610.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TPBPH_sa_031610.mp3 Women in Israel: The myths and realities Stephanie Pervos Ella Gera, Israeli Women’s Rights Advocate, economist and attorney, came to Chicago in late February to discuss the myths and realities of women’s rights in Israel. The former executive director of the Israel Women’s Network (IWN), http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/wiitmr_030710.mp3 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:47:41 GMT 26:52 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/czKiB1eEa9o" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/czKiB1eEa9o/wiitmr_030710.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/wiitmr_030710.mp3 Teens pack over 350 Mishloach Manot for Purim Sophia Aronowitz David volunteered at The ARK in February through JUF’s TOV MTV programming. Listen in and hear why he knows it’s not just about packing boxes, it’s about changing the world. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv_022410.mp3 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:39:40 GMT 01:05 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/qaFYQha0MfA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/qaFYQha0MfA/tov_mtv_022410.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv_022410.mp3 Re-thinking the two-state solution Efraim Inbar Is a regional settlement possible to the Israel-Palestinian conflict? Professor Efraim Inbar, director of the Begin-Sadat (BESA) Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University, provides insights into Middle Eastern political dynamics that impact the conflict, and calls for a reassessment of the role of the United States and Arab countries in determining the future map of the region. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RT2SS_ei_020310.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:26:06 GMT 29:35 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/n8KAtETEvF0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/n8KAtETEvF0/RT2SS_ei_020310.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RT2SS_ei_020310.mp3 Paul Wieder Interviews Annette Kogan of Golem Paul Wieder Golem is a klezmer band that plays those instruments and songs with a punk attitude and a garage-rock energy. Their new album, Citizen Boris, boasts original songs in this vein, in several languages, often in the same song. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIAKG_pw_012710.mp3 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:11:53 GMT 25:25 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/jMRj2ByKzsI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/jMRj2ByKzsI/PWIAKG_pw_012710.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIAKG_pw_012710.mp3 TOV MTV teens served meals at JUF’s Uptown Café Sophia C. Aronowitz This January, Josh came out to volunteer through the TOV MTV program and helped at JUF’s Uptown Café. Hear why volunteering is important to him and why he continues to do his part in the community! http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TAUC_mtvtov_012510.mp3 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:50:32 GMT 00:56 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/2D4tad2Zdak" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/2D4tad2Zdak/TAUC_mtvtov_012510.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TAUC_mtvtov_012510.mp3 Teens raise $10,000 at JUF Phonothon Sophia C. Aronowitz TOV MTV Teens came out to raise over $10,000 at JUF in January’s phonothon to make calls and make a difference! Sarah has her own theory on why volunteering is important. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TRMAP_mtvtov_012510.mp3 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:01:03 GMT 00:33 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/3dbhvGIV_8A" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/3dbhvGIV_8A/TRMAP_mtvtov_012510.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TRMAP_mtvtov_012510.mp3 TOV MTV teens visit with residents at CJE SeniorLife's Lieberman Center Sophia C. Aronowitz Over 20 teen volunteers visited the grateful residents of CJE SeniorLife's Lieberman Center. The teens escorted residents to a piano recital and then visited with individuals. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv_123009.mp3 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:59:42 GMT 00:58 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/3smb0RX7-yo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/3smb0RX7-yo/tov_mtv_123009.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv_123009.mp3 Choosing to give Aaron Cohen There are times when it’s appropriate to count your blessings, I always say. At a time when so many people are less fortunate, counting your blessings not only helps you appreciate what you have, but also to recognize what you can do to help those who are in need. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ChooseToGive_122409.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:34:46 GMT 04:55 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/zZ4VKsXGL5E" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/zZ4VKsXGL5E/ChooseToGive_122409.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ChooseToGive_122409.mp3 Arts and Crafts with children at Lincoln Park Zoo’s, ZooLights Paula Harris Hear about it straight from Emily and Lizzy, two of our participants at the December TOV MTV. Teens and their parents helped with holiday themed crafts at our family opportunity. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv_12182009.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:56:24 GMT 00:52 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/OlQstHOEaUA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/OlQstHOEaUA/tov_mtv_12182009.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv_12182009.mp3 Exploring the future of Turkish policy Aaron Cohen Issues surrounding Turkey’s position as an ally of the United States, NATO member, ally of Israel, and aspirant of accession to the European Union have been subjects for speculation in some quarters recently. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/JCRC_Dec1709.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:47:34 GMT 1:23:39 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/J26dfoQncb8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/J26dfoQncb8/JCRC_Dec1709.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/JCRC_Dec1709.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Neshama Carlebach Paul Wieder Neshama Carlebach is one of the leading performers in Jewish music today, with a distinctive voice and vision. She also has what we call in Yiddish “yichus,” a heritage of significance, in that her father is the esteemed, belated Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PW_Neshama_120709.mp3 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:06:52 GMT 28:54 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/je0MiePMysE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/je0MiePMysE/PW_Neshama_120709.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PW_Neshama_120709.mp3 From Berdichev to Broadway Aaron Cohen JUF News film critic Jan Lisa Huttner (Tzivi) discusses the legacy of Sholem Aleichem’s novella, Stempenyu, during a presentation for the Chicago YIVO Society’s Summer Festival of Yiddish Culture. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Huttner_Lecture_120309.mp3 Thu, 12 Dec 2009 04:33:18 GMT 44:58 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/2koRz-YNWBE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/2koRz-YNWBE/Huttner_Lecture_120309.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Huttner_Lecture_120309.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Frank London of the Klezmatics Paul Wieder Arguably the most important Jewish horn player since Joshua picked up a shofar, Frank London is one of the core members of The Klezmatics, the ensemble that spearheaded the klezmer revival. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Paul_Int_Frank_111109.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:22 GMT 46:49 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/P_zjUL0AqB8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/P_zjUL0AqB8/Paul_Int_Frank_111109.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Paul_Int_Frank_111109.mp3 Coat Shopping for JCFS Clients at Target JUF Listen to Becca, Kevin, Ariella and Brianna talk about why they enjoy volunteering for TOV MTV. The first TOV MTV project of the 2009-2010 year took place on October 25th at Target, where we shopped for winter items for clients of Jewish Child & Family Services. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv.mp3 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT :50 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/396zxwQI2E4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/396zxwQI2E4/tov_mtv.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/tov_mtv.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Yasmin Levy Paul Wieder Ladino is the language of the Jews of Spain, and Yasmin Levy is one of the foremost performers of Ladino music today. Her style is grounded in Jewish-Spanish tradition, but wanders as far across the world as the Sephardim themselves. She has two new albums— Mano Suave, which just became available in the US, while her more recent one, Sentir, has already been released in Israel and Europe. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIYA_pw_102709_E_1.mp3 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT 3:36 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ZdLb7aPqh5k" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ZdLb7aPqh5k/PWIYA_pw_102709_E_1.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIYA_pw_102709_E_1.mp3 A place of ghosts Aaron Cohen On an interfaith mission to Turkey, JUF New Executive Editor Aaron Cohen reflects on developments in Turkey and its potential to be a bridge for peace amidst rapid and troubling changes. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/APOG_ac_102609.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT 3:36 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/76cGurARZgc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/76cGurARZgc/APOG_ac_102609.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/APOG_ac_102609.mp3 A down in the ups and downs Aaron Cohen A lifelong desire came true yesterday for me in Turkey. Ever since falling in love with Turkish music some 40 years ago I've wanted to travel across the vast Anatolian plateau, a landscape that reminds me of Eastern New Mexico, and let my mind wander to the chiseled rhythms and crisp, descending scales of Anatolian folk music. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DIUAD_ac_102309.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT 3:05 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/8HyswhjM1BM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/8HyswhjM1BM/DIUAD_ac_102309.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DIUAD_ac_102309.mp3 Will Turkey yet be a bridge for peace? Aaron Cohen On an interfaith mission to Turkey, JUF New Executive Editor Aaron Cohen reflects on developments in Turkey and its potential to be a bridge for peace amidst rapid and troubling changes. http://www.juf.org/Interactive/podcasts/AaronPodcast_102209.mp3 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT 4:35 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/nG4ZfFGztTE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/nG4ZfFGztTE/AaronPodcast_102209.mp3http://www.juf.org/Interactive/podcasts/AaronPodcast_102209.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Greg Wall Paul Wieder Rabbi Greag Wall is a sax player with decades of contributions to Jewish music, leading his own band and supporting many of the top acts in the Jewish music world. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/P2KATW_ac_062309.mp3 Wed, 15 Oct 2009 16:27:00 GMT 38:45 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ZmcvLhpwVsw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ZmcvLhpwVsw/P2KATW_ac_062309.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/P2KATW_ac_062309.mp3 P2K all the way Aaron Cohen For mother and son, Roberta and Ari Edelheit, involvement in JUF’s Partnership 2000 region is a shared passion. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/P2KATW_ac_062309.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:27:00 GMT 19:15 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ZmcvLhpwVsw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ZmcvLhpwVsw/P2KATW_ac_062309.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/P2KATW_ac_062309.mp3 A career of caring: Dr. Robert Bloom Aaron Cohen, Dr. Robert Bloom Dr. Robert Bloom, who is retiring as executive director of Jewish Child and Family Services, reflects on his long career serving the needs of children with disabilities, families and caretakers, and the Jewish community. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ACCDRB_ac_061209.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:27:00 GMT 50:22 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/diL7aRTGm8c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/diL7aRTGm8c/ACCDRB_ac_061209.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ACCDRB_ac_061209.mp3 Women soldiers break new ground Aaron Cohen Two career Israel Defense Forces majors recently in Chicago to meet with Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Women’s Brigade, reflect on the responsibilities of protecting Israel while parenting young children in a military family. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WSBNG_ac_060809.mp3 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:27:00 GMT 20:04 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/i6bkN4mPLJw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/i6bkN4mPLJw/WSBNG_ac_060809.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WSBNG_ac_060809.mp3 A career of caring: Dr. Robert Bloom Aaron Cohen & Dr. Robert Bloom Dr. Robert Bloom, who is retiring as executive director of Jewish Child and Family Services, reflects on his long career serving the needs of children with disabilities, families and caretakers, and the Jewish community. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ACCDRB_ac_061209.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:27:00 GMT 50:22 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/diL7aRTGm8c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/diL7aRTGm8c/ACCDRB_ac_061209.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ACCDRB_ac_061209.mp3 Alan Channing Alan Channing Mt. Sinai Hospital celebrate 90 years as “a hidden gem” http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ ALAN_CHANNING_09142009.mp3 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:27:00 GMT 37:18 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/47aF2jMw5x4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/47aF2jMw5x4/ ALAN_CHANNING_09142009.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ ALAN_CHANNING_09142009.mp3 Prof. Alan Dershowitz speaks out against silence Scott Leader, Paul Wieder Arguably America’s best-known attorney, Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz also may be this country’s highest-profile Israel advocate. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PADSOAS_ac_050709.mp3 Tue, 07 May 2009 16:27:00 GMT 15:13 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/kKB30f9P5SI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/kKB30f9P5SI/PADSOAS_ac_050709.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PADSOAS_ac_050709.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Beth Schafer for Israel Solidarity Day Beth Schafer, Paul Wieder Beth Schafer, an Orlando-based singer-songwriter, will perform music from her new album, Build That Bridge, for Israel Solidarity Day on May 3rd as part of the Northwest Suburban Walk With Israel. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIBSISD_pw_042409.mp3 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:27:00 GMT 35:19 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/QAA48NPtdKI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/QAA48NPtdKI/PWIBSISD_pw_042409.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIBSISD_pw_042409.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Kol Sasson for Israel Solidarity Day Kol Sasson, Paul Wieder Kol Sasson is a Chicago-based folk trio featuring the musical talents of Rob Weinberg, Susie Fox Lorge, and Michael Heimlich. The band perform for Israel Solidarity Day on May 3rd as part of the South Suburban Walk With Israel. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIKSISD_pw_042309.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:27:00 GMT 26:16 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/LBNKEZFmEWo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/LBNKEZFmEWo/PWIKSISD_pw_042309.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIKSISD_pw_042309.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Scott Leader for Israel Solidarity Day Scott Leader, Paul Wieder Scott Leader will appear for Israel Solidarity Day on May 3rd as part of the Oak Park/River Forest Walk With Israel. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWISLISD_pw_042009.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:27:00 GMT 25:22 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/mmsKfFYSLvc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/mmsKfFYSLvc/PWISLISD_pw_042009.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWISLISD_pw_042009.mp3 Paul Wieder Interviews Josh Nelson for Israel Solidarity Day Josh Nelson, Paul Wieder The Josh Nelson Project will perform for Israel Solidarity Day on May 3rd as part of the North Surban Walk With Israel. The band will appear at the Highland Park High School at 11:15, following the Walk. Josh Nelson is a Boston native, a brand new father, and a former member of another Jewish rock band, Yom Hadash. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIJNISD_pw_032709.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:27:00 GMT 34:04 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/gmayFf2X1Ao" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/gmayFf2X1Ao/PWIJNISD_pw_032709.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIJNISD_pw_032709.mp3 The tough work of building peace Rabbi Ron Kronish, Aaron Cohen A conversation with Rabbi Ron Kronish about Jewish-Arab coexistence in Israel. Kronish, director of the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel, works to build positive relationships among Israeli Jews, Muslims, and Christians, and believes peace is achievable between Israel and the Palestinians. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TWOBP_rk_031209.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:27:00 GMT 24:37 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/BWNbjFXvNgE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/BWNbjFXvNgE/TWOBP_rk_031209.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TWOBP_rk_031209.mp3 The Auschwitz SS Album: A unique and haunting artifact explained Aaron Cohen, Rebecca Erbelding Once a Catholic high school student awed by a visit to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and now a doctoral student of history and an archivist at that museum, Rebecca Erbelding tells an amazing tale of loss and discovery. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ASSAAUHAE_ac_030609.mp3 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:27:00 GMT 41:09 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/CzHxcbbGB3A" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/CzHxcbbGB3A/ASSAAUHAE_ac_030609.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ASSAAUHAE_ac_030609.mp3 Who is Hamas? Prof. Elie Rekhess Prof. Elie Rekhess, one of Israel’s leading experts on Arab affairs, assesses the nature of Israel’s relationship with Hamas and the Palestinian Authority in light of the recent Gaza conflict. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WIH_er_021009.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:27:00 GMT 35:09 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/cMiGmH6YkaU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/cMiGmH6YkaU/WIH_er_021009.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WIH_er_021009.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Ruby Harris Paul Wieder Ruby Harris has made is musical mark in many genres. He is one of the original members of the Diaspora Yesiva Band, the group that first merged Jewish music with rock’n’roll. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIRH_pw_020309.mp3 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:27:00 GMT 20:04 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/xKi9IlKI59k" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/xKi9IlKI59k/PWIRH_pw_020309.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIRH_pw_020309.mp3 Rabbi Asher Lopatin at The Ideas Cafe Rabbi Asher Lopatin Rabbi Asher Lopatin, spiritual leader of Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation, was the guest in a program entitled "The Power of Pluralism – In American Judaism, in Israel and Across the Israel-Diaspora Divide" http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RALATIC_ral_012909.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT 56:27 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/HBjrvtYUtPo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/HBjrvtYUtPo/RALATIC_ral_012909.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RALATIC_ral_012909.mp3 Carl Schrag at The Ideas Cafe Carl Schrag Each month, a "big thinker" from Chicago's Jewish community engages in lively discussion with journalist, teacher and Middle East analyst Carl Schrag, and audience members pose their own questions. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CSATIC_cs_012909.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT 54:42 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/tiLxlMPrDFQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/tiLxlMPrDFQ/CSATIC_cs_012909.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CSATIC_cs_012909.mp3 An Economic Forecast by Diane Swonk Diane Swonk The Real Estate and Building Trades Division and the Young Real Estate Group (YREG) of the Jewish United Fund hosted an evening of networking with guest speaker Diane Swonk, senior managing director and chief economist at Mesirow Financial Jan. 20 at the James Hotel http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AEFDS_ds_012109.mp3 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT 56:24 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/lpCZFiL0noY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/lpCZFiL0noY/AEFDS_ds_012109.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AEFDS_ds_012109.mp3 Orthodox, Reform and Conservative leaders reflect Rabbi Saul Berman, Dr. Mark Washofsky, Dr. Jack Wertheimer Listen to Rabbi Saul Berman of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, Dr. Mark Washofsky of Hebrew Union College, and Dr. Jack Wertheimer of Jewish Theological Seminary, with an introduction by Dr. Steven B. Nasatir, president of JUF/JF. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ORCLR_rabbis_012109.mp3 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT 1:23:56 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/BSxH7X5RIIM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/BSxH7X5RIIM/ORCLR_rabbis_012109.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ORCLR_rabbis_012109.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Sam Glaser Paul Weider Sam Glaser is one of the most prolific composers and performers of Jewish music working today, with some 20 albums in as many years. Sam plays piano and sings solo, with a band, with full orchestras, and with children, bringing both his tremendous musical skill and sheer love of Judaism to audiences worldwide. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWISG_pw_010709.mp3 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT 26:24 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/EOO9pejrNls" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/EOO9pejrNls/PWISG_pw_010709.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWISG_pw_010709.mp3 War With No Name Linda Epstein Linda Epstein, director of JUF’s Israel Office, went to the war zone today to visit friends. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WWNN_le_010609.mp3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:27:00 GMT 6:05 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/yGME_idqw8s" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/yGME_idqw8s/WWNN_le_010609.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WWNN_le_010609.mp3 The Opening Salvo for 2009 Linda Epstein Linda Epstein, director of JUF's Israel Office, took a brief personal solidarity tour of areas under fire. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TOSF2009_le_010209.mp3 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT 6:00 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/i99b1InJGTI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/i99b1InJGTI/TOSF2009_le_010209.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TOSF2009_le_010209.mp3 Day Four of Operation Cast Lead Linda Epstein Linda Epstein, director of JUF's Israel office, reporting on day four of Operation Cast Lead. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/D4OCL_le_123008.mp3 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:30 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/aW6iuzRfZ3Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/aW6iuzRfZ3Q/D4OCL_le_123008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/D4OCL_le_123008.mp3 A war of self defense Linda Epstein Once again Israel is trying to bring an end to the rain of missiles that have terrorized its civilian population for years, says Linda Epstein, director of JUF's Israel office, reporting from JUF's Partnership 2000 region, now in the target zone of Hamas. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AWOSD_le_122908.mp3 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:27:00 GMT 4:10 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/iIiQ0suhPGA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/iIiQ0suhPGA/AWOSD_le_122908.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AWOSD_le_122908.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews David Chevan Paul Weider David Chevan and his ensemble, is a band specializing in jazz versions of Jewish and African-American spiritual song. Their latest CD is called “Yizkor. In this interview, Chevan gives the details about each very different appearance, the genesis of his band, and is thoughts on diversity and unity. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIDC_dc_122208.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:27:00 GMT 16:32 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/vpzvXI01xpE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/vpzvXI01xpE/PWIDC_dc_122208.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIDC_dc_122208.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Matisyahu Paul Weider One of the most distinctive performers in popular music today, Matisyahu mixes the energetic sounds of reggae and rap with the energizing messages of Torah, mitzvot, and Jewish spirituality. His 2006 album entitled Youth went gold and reached #4 on the pop charts. Matisyahu will be appearing for JUF’s Young Leadership Division’s “Big Event” on Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 pm at the Westin Chicago. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIM_pw_120408.mp3 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:27:00 GMT 8:20 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/srKL6DRSEw8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/srKL6DRSEw8/PWIM_pw_120408.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PWIM_pw_120408.mp3 Craig Taubman in concert Paul Weider, Craig Taubman Craig Taubman is one of the leading lights in today’s contemporary Jewish music scene http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CTC_pw_120308.mp3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:27:00 GMT 30:35 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/hyGdN6NolcA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/hyGdN6NolcA/CTC_pw_120308.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CTC_pw_120308.mp3 Theater association’s new president discusses bright future of Jewish theater David Chack JUF News Managing Editor Cindy Sher interviews David Chack to discuss his new presidency, the evolution of Jewish theater, and the bright future for the medium. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TANPDBFJT_dc_120308.mp3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:27:00 GMT 35:00 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/AGZyhA64DqM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/AGZyhA64DqM/TANPDBFJT_dc_120308.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TANPDBFJT_dc_120308.mp3 Forum offers perspectives from the Jewish and Latino communities on Election 2008 Jay Tcath, Juan Salgado Jay Tcath, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Juan Salgado, executive director of Instituto Del Progreso Latino presented their perspectives on the roles of Jewish and Latino voters in the Nov. 4 election http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FOPJLCE2008_jt_112008.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:00:49 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/qvcC5I1PYzM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/qvcC5I1PYzM/FOPJLCE2008_jt_112008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FOPJLCE2008_jt_112008.mp3 Chicago and Israel: Partners in sustainable development, environmental innovation Alex Cicelsky, Julia Parzen Parzen and Cicelsky spoke to nearly 30 organizational leaders and delegates, who gathered at yesterday’s meeting of JUF's Jewish Community Relations Council to learn about recent strides in environmentally conscious agriculture, construction, and technological development both in Chicago and in Israel. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CIPSDEI_acjp_111308.mp3 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:27:00 GMT 59:05 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/h2p0Vjhfw_c" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/h2p0Vjhfw_c/CIPSDEI_acjp_111308.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CIPSDEI_acjp_111308.mp3 Paul Wieder interviews Maxwell Street Klezmer’s Lori Lippitz Paul Wieder The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band’s founder, Lori Lippitz, discusses the band’s history and upcoming shows on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MSLL_pw_111108.mp3 Tues, 11 Nov 2008 16:27:00 GMT 56:20 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ejZybOMw5sY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ejZybOMw5sY/MSLL_pw_111108.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MSLL_pw_111108.mp3 Local political scientist shares analysis of election through a Jewish le Julie Strauss More than 60 people gathered at the Nov. 5 meeting of the JUF Jewish Community Relations Council to hear local political scientist Julie Strauss analyze the factors that led to Obama's election and what the new administration’s first steps will be. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/LPSSAETJL_js_11052008.mp3 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:03:28 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ijtqjuWRdbo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ijtqjuWRdbo/LPSSAETJL_js_11052008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/LPSSAETJL_js_11052008.mp3 The 2008 Elections and Beyond: Jay Tcath speaks at The Ideas Cafe Jat Tcath In October, Jay Tcath, Vice President of JUF and Executive Director of its JCRC, was the guest at The Ideas Café at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, in a program entitled "The 2008 Elections and Beyond: What’s at Stake—and Taking Steps to Shape the Future." http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008EB_jt_110408.mp3 Tues, 04 Nov 2008 16:27:00 GMT 55:17 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/8N9PHjRy4S8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/8N9PHjRy4S8/2008EB_jt_110408.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008EB_jt_110408.mp3 Frank talk about tough times David Sherman JUF/JF Chairman David Sherman talks about J-Help, the Jewish community’s response to those experiencing economic hardship. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FTATT_ds_10242008.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:27:00 GMT 12:10 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/Bt5eHXYb5MQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/Bt5eHXYb5MQ/FTATT_ds_10242008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FTATT_ds_10242008.mp3 Swiss Ambassador to the U.S. Urs Ziswiler speaks to JCRC Urs Ziswiler, Swiss Ambassador to the U.S. The Honorable Urs Ziswiler, Swiss Ambassador to the U.S., spoke before the organizational leaders and delegates comprising JCRC's 46 constituent groups October 7, about Swiss policy in the Middle East and relations with Iran. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SAUZSJCRC_uz_10072008.mp3 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:27:00 GMT 34:35 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/RzYwC1L7sRk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/RzYwC1L7sRk/SAUZSJCRC_uz_10072008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SAUZSJCRC_uz_10072008.mp3 What makes tourism - and tourists - tick Aaron B. Cohen Hear Israel Ministry of Tourism executives Arie Sommer, Tourism Commissioner for North and South America, and Oren Drori, Deputy Director-General and Head of Marketing Administration, describe the strategies putting Israel at the top of the list of desirable destinations. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WMTTT_ac_10032008.mp3 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:27:00 GMT 31:18 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/qxQWe3UIvjQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/qxQWe3UIvjQ/WMTTT_ac_10032008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WMTTT_ac_10032008.mp3 It’s about values, it’s about determination, it’s about leadership Hon. Sallai Meridor, Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. Meridor was keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, September 18, 2008. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/VDL_sm_09182008.mp3 Thu, 18 Sept 2008 16:27:00 GMT 16:19 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/rHXPspSroHU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/rHXPspSroHU/VDL_sm_09182008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/VDL_sm_09182008.mp3 An amazing year Steven Nasitir Steven B. Nasatir, President of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, addresses the 108th Federation annual meeting September 18, 2008. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AAY_sn_09182008.mp3 Thu, 18 Sept 2008 16:27:00 GMT 20:19 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/H8UoFv6jgYc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/H8UoFv6jgYc/AAY_sn_09182008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/AAY_sn_09182008.mp3 Catholic Priest documents ‘Holocaust by Bullets’ Father Patrick Debois Father Patrick Desbois tells his extraordinary story of documenting the ‘Holocaust by Bullets’ in Ukraine, and speaks about God, Holocaust, and humanity with Aaron B. Cohen. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CPDHB_fpd_09172008.mp3 Wed, 17 Sept 2008 16:27:00 GMT 43:01 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/uFYVR_PJmvQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/uFYVR_PJmvQ/CPDHB_fpd_09172008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CPDHB_fpd_09172008.mp3 Election 2008 Jay Tcath, Richard Baehr, Ira Foreman JUF’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Adult Jewish Education Co-op (AJEC) of the Northwest Suburbs presented the 2008 Jewish Community Election Forum on Sunday evening, Sept. 14, at Temple Chai in Long Grove. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/election2008_jt_09142008.mp3 Sun, 14 Sept 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:31:58 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/cz3BJbkn7xo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/cz3BJbkn7xo/election2008_jt_09142008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/election2008_jt_09142008.mp3 Making Israel home: Retiring in Israel Aaron B. Cohen Aaron Cohen speaks with Rabbi Stanley and Resa Davids about retiring in Israel. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MIHRII_ac_09112008.mp3 Thu, 11 Sept 2008 16:27:00 GMT 31:56 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/Fi4w7ZNB5hk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/Fi4w7ZNB5hk/MIHRII_ac_09112008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MIHRII_ac_09112008.mp3 Ambassador Sallai Meridor comments on Israel-U.S. relations and other issues Ambassador Sallai Meridor Sallai Meridor, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, speaks with JUF News Executive Editor Aaron Cohen about Israel-U.S. relations, the Iranian threat, Middle East peace efforts. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ASMCIUSR_asm_082108.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:27:00 GMT 16:45 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/-_AAXb5toTg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/-_AAXb5toTg/ASMCIUSR_asm_082108.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ASMCIUSR_asm_082108.mp3 Cultivating common ground: Chicago-area Jews and Catholics visit Israel together PART II Lisa Klein Lisa Klein’s second report about her visit to Israel with four Catholic educators, who are collaborating with JUF and the Archdiocese of Chicago on a curriculum on modern Israel, to be taught in some Catholic high school social studies classes. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CCG2_lk_08152008.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:27:00 GMT 5:00 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/GyIkPrawOHg" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/GyIkPrawOHg/CCG2_lk_08152008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CCG2_lk_08152008.mp3 Cultivating common ground: Chicago-area Jews and Catholics visit Israel together Lisa Klein JUF and the Archdiocese of Chicago are collaborating on a curriculum on modern Israel, to be taught in some Catholic high school social studies classes. In preparation, Lisa Klein, associate director of JUF’s Jewish Community Relations Council, is visiting Israel with four Catholic educators. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CCG_lk_08132008.mp3 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:27:00 GMT 4:35 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/lc1FpPHe1zY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/lc1FpPHe1zY/CCG_lk_08132008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CCG_lk_08132008.mp3 What’s next with Iran and other issues shaping Israeli foreign policy in 2009 Yossi Klein Halevi Analysts Yossi Klein Halevi of the Shalem Center and Israel correspondent of the New Republic, and David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy read the tea leaves at the annual meeting of the American Jewish Press Association in Washington, DC, June 24, 2008. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WNWI_ykh_08132008.mp3 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:07:25 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/9HJFGgr8e7s" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/9HJFGgr8e7s/WNWI_ykh_08132008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WNWI_ykh_08132008.mp3 Israeli politics: Working towards greater accountability and standards Linda Epstein Linda Epstein, director of JUF/JF’s Israel Office, says it’s good news when the Prime Minister decides to step down and let the justice system take its course. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IPWTGAS_le_073108.mp3 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:27:00 GMT 2:50 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/oclLhEBOhnQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/oclLhEBOhnQ/IPWTGAS_le_073108.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IPWTGAS_le_073108.mp3 Such is the lesson of life Aaron B. Cohen Call it odd, but one of the best lessons I learned about the human condition and my own fate, I learned from a tree - JUF News Executive Editor Aaron B. Cohen. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SITLOL_ac_07292008.mp3 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:27:00 GMT 5:38 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/xsSZ_rFwcio" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/xsSZ_rFwcio/SITLOL_ac_07292008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SITLOL_ac_07292008.mp3 After the flood - Part Two David Brinn JCRC Domestic Affairs Associate David Brinn reports on his experience doing flood cleanup in Waverly, Iowa. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ATF2_db_07082008.mp3 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:27:00 GMT 7:50 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/WvKJW8UQUXQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/WvKJW8UQUXQ/ATF2_db_07082008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ATF2_db_07082008.mp3 After the flood - Part One David Brinn JCRC Domestic Affairs Associate David Brinn reports on his experience doing flood cleanup in Waverly, Iowa. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ATF1_db_07082008.mp3 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:27:00 GMT 5:55 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/UJEF-HRoRNM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/UJEF-HRoRNM/ATF1_db_07082008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ATF1_db_07082008.mp3 Democracy through identity Aaron B. Cohen A strong message about the power of identity to fix the world came through as Aaron Cohen encountered Natan Sharansky at a TV studio, in a cab, on a plane, and at a conference. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DTI_ac_06242008.mp3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:27:00 GMT 4:50 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/o7ykXqeFaYY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/o7ykXqeFaYY/DTI_ac_06242008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DTI_ac_06242008.mp3 Speaking Loudly Aaron B. Cohen JUF's Aaron Cohen, in Israel with a group of students from the Write On for Israel program, offers reflections on the life and times of the Jewish state. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SL_ac_06182008.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:27:00 GMT 2:45 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ZBh4mYtb2m4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ZBh4mYtb2m4/SL_ac_06182008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SL_ac_06182008.mp3 Farewell remarks from Barukh Binah, Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Barukh Binah JCRC says l’hitraot to Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Barukh Binah http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/JCRC_bb_06052008.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:27:00 GMT 39:20 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/unRMZyhkqwM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/unRMZyhkqwM/JCRC_bb_06052008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/JCRC_bb_06052008.mp3 Giving shelter from the storm Aaron B. Cohen JUF’s Aaron Cohen is currently visiting southern Israel to see how JUF dollars help ease the conditions of residents under fire. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/GSFS_ac_06052008.mp3 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:45 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/mH_P8xH1rQI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/mH_P8xH1rQI/GSFS_ac_06052008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/GSFS_ac_06052008.mp3 Egypt’s Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Nabil Fahmy, speaks to JCRC Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Nabil Fahmy H.E. Nabil Fahmy, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt met with JCRC organizational leaders and delegates, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and local diplomatic corps May 30 at the JUF/JF headquarters. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/EAUSHENF_nf_06042008.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:27:00 GMT 30:54 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/OygG8hSvGng" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/OygG8hSvGng/EAUSHENF_nf_06042008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/EAUSHENF_nf_06042008.mp3 Resilience, and even a little techno Aaron B. Cohen JUF’s Aaron Cohen is currently visiting southern Israel to see how JUF dollars help ease the conditions of residents under fire. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RELT_ac_06032008.mp3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:27:00 GMT 4:05 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/vvf2alisULE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/vvf2alisULE/RELT_ac_06032008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RELT_ac_06032008.mp3 Pondering place on a trek from southern Wisconsin to southern Israel Aaron B. Cohen JUF’s Aaron Cohen is currently visiting southern Israel to see how JUF dollars help ease the conditions of residents under fire. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PPTSWSI_ac_06022008.mp3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:04 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/CPj42aQ8pD8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/CPj42aQ8pD8/PPTSWSI_ac_06022008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/PPTSWSI_ac_06022008.mp3 A funny thing happened on the way to Whitwell Aaron B. Cohen Meeting a Palestinian truck driver on a Kentucky back road was one of many interesting twists and turns on Aaron Cohen’s journey to Whitwell, Tenn. with the Jewish Motorcyclists Alliance. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FTHOWTW_ac_05202008.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 7:28 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/VPSOfIpZuFE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/VPSOfIpZuFE/FTHOWTW_ac_05202008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FTHOWTW_ac_05202008.mp3 Israel at 60: A message to JUF’s Jewish Community Relations Council Isaac Kapulski Isaac Kapulski, president of the American Zionist Movement, Chicago, delivers a d’var Torah about Israel at JCRC’s May 12 meeting. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/I60MTJUFCRC_ik_05142008.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 5:02 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/Wnw3Ll9VdwU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/Wnw3Ll9VdwU/I60MTJUFCRC_ik_05142008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/I60MTJUFCRC_ik_05142008.mp3 Aaron David Miller talks about - The Much Too Promised Land Aaron David Miller Aaron David Miller, author and Middle East policy expert to two U.S. presidents, talks to JUF’s Jewish Community Relations Council about the failures and possible fixes to U.S. foreign policy in the world’s most volatile region. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ADMTATMTPL_adm_05142008.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:18:15 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/dp4l2QC9fpU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/dp4l2QC9fpU/ADMTATMTPL_adm_05142008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ADMTATMTPL_adm_05142008.mp3 JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Six Stephanie Pervos JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Six http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION6_sp_05112008.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 5:51 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/Z_JgzQOhiCY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/Z_JgzQOhiCY/2008MISSION6_sp_05112008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION6_sp_05112008.mp3 JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Five Stephanie Pervos JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Five http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION5_sp_05102008.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 2:01 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/TYXN51lVsis" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/TYXN51lVsis/2008MISSION5_sp_05102008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION5_sp_05102008.mp3 JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Four Stephanie Pervos JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Four http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION4_sp_05092008.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 4:02 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/L4RsqrKJg5I" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/L4RsqrKJg5I/2008MISSION4_sp_05092008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION4_sp_05092008.mp3 JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Three Stephanie Pervos JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Three http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION3_sp_05092008.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:34 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/Rd3FY7xe0fw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/Rd3FY7xe0fw/2008MISSION3_sp_05092008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION3_sp_05092008.mp3 JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Two Stephanie Pervos JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day Two http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION2_sp_05082008.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:46 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/mQv7I73-N_I" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/mQv7I73-N_I/2008MISSION2_sp_05082008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION2_sp_05082008.mp3 JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day One Stephanie Pervos JUF Israel at 60 Mission - Day One http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION1_sp_05072008.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:38 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/aB-z1BlOOOA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/aB-z1BlOOOA/2008MISSION1_sp_05072008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/2008MISSION1_sp_05072008.mp3 For the Jewish people Israel represents hope Aaron B. Cohen Israelis created their fragile enterprise and repeatedly prevail because the roots of identity, culture, and faith run so deep, says Aaron B. Cohen http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FJPIRH_ac_05082008.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:09 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/XR1auXBNuxw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/XR1auXBNuxw/FJPIRH_ac_05082008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FJPIRH_ac_05082008.mp3 Say it loud, Israel is 60 and proud Linda Epstein A feeling of pride is bubbling up among Israel’s diverse population as the nation celebrates its 60th anniversary of Independence. Linda Epstein, director of the Israel Office of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, offers reflections on the national mood. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SILI60P_le_050608.mp3 Tue, 06 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT 2:53 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/dzAIMJu_WI4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/dzAIMJu_WI4/SILI60P_le_050608.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/SILI60P_le_050608.mp3 Baal Tashchit: Jewish views on environmentalism Carl Schrag Carl Schrag interviews Rabbi Brant Rosen at The Ideas Cafe at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/BTJVOE_cs_04282008.mp3 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:27:00 GMT 56:20 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/PjQ7zvd5fv0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/PjQ7zvd5fv0/BTJVOE_cs_04282008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/BTJVOE_cs_04282008.mp3 A three-minute Passover reprise Aaron B. Cohen Passover, the liberation holiday, is about transitions, the seasons of humanity, and the great epoch of the Jewish people. Aaron B. Cohen evokes the essence of the holiday. Chag kasher v’sameach, may your holiday be pure happiness. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/3MPR_ac_04162008.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:27:00 GMT 4:13 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/jdrnEJgk8Yo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/jdrnEJgk8Yo/3MPR_ac_04162008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/3MPR_ac_04162008.mp3 Aaron B. Cohen interviews author and historian Michael Oren Aaron B. Cohen Noted author and historian Michael Oren speaks with Aaron B. Cohen about the Iranian threat, Israel, and U.S. Middle East policy. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ACIAHMO_ac_040908.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:27:00 GMT 25:46 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/IAMjvfm2l5o" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/IAMjvfm2l5o/ACIAHMO_ac_040908.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ACIAHMO_ac_040908.mp3 Carl Schrag interviews State Sen. Jeff Schoenberg Carl Schrag Tackling the topic, "Jewish Values, Public Servant" at The Ideas Cafe at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CSISSJS_cs_040408.mp3 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:27:00 GMT 57:00 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/uQWE75g2Ygw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/uQWE75g2Ygw/CSISSJS_cs_040408.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/CSISSJS_cs_040408.mp3 Andy Stateman Interview Paul Weider Andy Statman is a virtuoso klezmer-style clarinetist and also a pioneer of progressive bluegrass mandolin. "Statman is a master of two idioms" – New York Times. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/asi_pw_031708.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:27:00 GMT 21:24 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/FAzvm_m1PHc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/FAzvm_m1PHc/asi_pw_031708.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/asi_pw_031708.mp3 From 'post Post-Zionism' to the power of Hebrew Aaron B. Cohen Aaron Cohen covers the waterfront with Israeli writer and translator Hillel Halkin http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/frompostpost_ac_031708.mp3 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:00:49 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/LnnLPPFsMy4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/LnnLPPFsMy4/frompostpost_ac_031708.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/frompostpost_ac_031708.mp3 What's it like to be Jewish in Argentina? Rabbi Saferstein Rabbi Ruben Saferstein of Buenos Aires describes his community’s solidarity with Israel and commitment to Jewish education. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WILTBJIA_rs_031008.mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:04:00 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/unK74UJCDQQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/unK74UJCDQQ/WILTBJIA_rs_031008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WILTBJIA_rs_031008.mp3 Confronting Iran while engaging Iranians Roya Hakkakian Writer and activist Roya Hakakian talks to JUF’s JCRC about opportunity as well as risk in the quest for human rights, stability, and an informed Iranian public. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ciwei_rh_030508.mp3 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:27:00 GMT 58:31 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/WLm_2ZUgXeI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/WLm_2ZUgXeI/ciwei_rh_030508.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/ciwei_rh_030508.mp3 Iran: Insights into its Politics, Power, and Religion Ambassador J.D. Bindenagel Lecture sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JCRC) http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IranInsights_sd_022108.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:27:00 GMT 01:20:20 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/X--1l0U8YYY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/X--1l0U8YYY/IranInsights_sd_022108.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IranInsights_sd_022108.mp3 The Fullness of Time Aaron B. Cohen A trip to a California bat mitzvah prompts reflections on the passage of time. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Fullness_ac_020408.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:07 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/xBIVC1TRosA" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/xBIVC1TRosA/Fullness_ac_020408.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Fullness_ac_020408.mp3 Vast and Vaster Aaron B. Cohen A New Mexico waitress with a Hebrew tattoo? A recent cross country journey showed there’s room for that in this vast land. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Vaster_ac_020408.mp3 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:27:00 GMT 3:22 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/27eA9XfEr9k" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/27eA9XfEr9k/Vaster_ac_020408.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Vaster_ac_020408.mp3 JUF Honors the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Rabbi Capers C. Funnye Rabbi Capers C. Funnye, an African American rabbi from Chicago, recalls the legacy of intergroup collaboration in the Civil Rights Movement at a special JUF ceremony, Jan. 21. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MLK_rcf_012108.mp3 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:27:00 GMT 12:32 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/v89xMIwuObI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/v89xMIwuObI/MLK_rcf_012108.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MLK_rcf_012108.mp3 Hear oh Israel! - Installment 5 Tracy Mason Tracy Mason from Wilmette and a student at University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana provides the final report from her Chicago Community Trip. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI5_tm_011408.mp3 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:27:00 GMT 1:43 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/XkkUJ306QYY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/XkkUJ306QYY/HOI5_tm_011408.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI5_tm_011408.mp3 Hear oh Israel! - Installment 4 Gal Elbaz Gal Elbaz, a 20 year old Israeli soldier from Rishon L’Zion reports on her experiences traveling with the Chicago Community Birthright Israel trip. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI4_ge_011008.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:32:00 GMT 1:24 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/2XBrtdBW4YI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/2XBrtdBW4YI/HOI4_ge_011008.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI4_ge_011008.mp3 Hear oh Israel! - Installment 3 Steve Kamykowski Steve Kamykowski, a senior at University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana reflects on the amazing time he had visiting the Jewish Federation’s Partnership 2000 region and the new friendships he has made. Read more about Partnership 2000. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI3_sk_010908.mp3 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:16:00 GMT 1:24 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/dTsr9Yy8QSw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/dTsr9Yy8QSw/HOI3_sk_010908.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI3_sk_010908.mp3 Myths about U.S.-Saudi Relations Dr. Rachel Bronson Dr. Rachel Bronson, vice president of programs and studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and author of Thicker than Oil: America’s Uneasy Partnership with Saudi Arabia (Oxford University Press, 2006) addresses JCRC. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Myths_rb_010808.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:25:00 GMT 21:31 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/nKxH7wcP6vw" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/nKxH7wcP6vw/Myths_rb_010808.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Myths_rb_010808.mp3 Remembering Raymond Epstein Steven Nasatir JUF/Federation President Steve Nasatir recalls the life and career of a leader in Chicago’s Jewish community. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RRE_sn_010808.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:23:00 GMT 10:10 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/3iwThaHiSqQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/3iwThaHiSqQ/RRE_sn_010808.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RRE_sn_010808.mp3 Rome and Jerusalem Aaron B. Cohen The star crossed paths of the Eternal City and the Holy City come to life during a visit to the seat of Caesar and the Pope. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RJ_ac_010808.mp3 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:44:00 GMT 3:51 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/So_obDmgqK0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/So_obDmgqK0/RJ_ac_010808.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/RJ_ac_010808.mp3 Hear oh Israel! - Installment 2 Lauren Feldman Lauren Feldman from Buffalo Grove, a senior at Loyola University reports on the trips’ restful and inspirational Shabbat. She also sends regards to Patti Ray, Hillel Director at Loyola. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI2_lf_010708.mp3 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:21:00 GMT 4:33 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/72wSYIFiiVk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/72wSYIFiiVk/HOI2_lf_010708.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI2_lf_010708.mp3 Hear oh Israel! - Installment 1 David Wallace What’s it like to participate on a Birthright Israel youth trip? Listen to Northbrook resident David Wallace describe his first day in Israel. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI1_dw_010408.mp3 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:32:00 GMT 2:44 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/IyjjMfK3eb0" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/IyjjMfK3eb0/HOI1_dw_010408.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/HOI1_dw_010408.mp3 Prof. Daniel Weihs interview Aaron B. Cohen From saving the dolphins to nanotechnology, Prof. Daniel Weihs, Chairman of Israel’s National Committee for Space Research, talks about his work in marine biology, aviation, and robotics. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DWI_ac_010308.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 17:03:00 GMT 27:44 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/qeQQMq_ylAI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/qeQQMq_ylAI/DWI_ac_010308.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/DWI_ac_010308.mp3 Who's moving to Israel? Aaron B. Cohen Shirah Ozeri, director of the Israel Aliyah Center in Chicago and Josie Arbel of the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel discuss the challenges and rewards of “aliyah” with Aaron B. Cohen. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WMTI_ac_120407.mp3 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:09:00 GMT 23:54 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/Pnw_BlsCsqI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/Pnw_BlsCsqI/WMTI_ac_120407.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WMTI_ac_120407.mp3 When peace will come Aaron B. Cohen JUF News Executive Editor Aaron B. Cohen examines the chances for the Annapolis peace process in the face of a rising Islamist tide. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WPWC_ac_111907.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:47:00 GMT 3:13 JUF, Jewish Federation Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/WUL8cpIvID4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/WUL8cpIvID4/WPWC_ac_111907.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WPWC_ac_111907.mp3 Frontloading For The Future Steven Nasatir JUF/Federation President Steve Nasatir discusses Chicago's breakthrough approach to funding day school education. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FFTF_sn_11192007.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:40:00 GMT 11:13 JUF, Jewish Federation, education Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/7pavn8Hpa40" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/7pavn8Hpa40/FFTF_sn_11192007.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/FFTF_sn_11192007.mp3 The changing face of anti-Israel activism Michael C. Kotzin Federation Executive Vice President Michael C. Kotzin reflects on developments in Israel advocacy to meet the challenges of new forms of anti-Israel activism at the General Assembly of United Jewish Communities, Nov. 11, 2007. http://www.juf.org/intaeractive/podcasts/CF_mk_111407.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:14:00 GMT 4:18 Israel, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/_M4sHQp7AXo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/_M4sHQp7AXo/CF_mk_111407.mp3http://www.juf.org/intaeractive/podcasts/CF_mk_111407.mp3 Zionism is about creating a just society Aaron B. Cohen Arnold Eisen, Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary, speaks with JUF News' Aaron Cohen about the Jewish future. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Zionism_ac_110107.mp3 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 04:15:00 GMT 25:56 zionism, JTS Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/XqVjzNj0fcI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/XqVjzNj0fcI/Zionism_ac_110107.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Zionism_ac_110107.mp3 What's really happening? Yaakov Katz Jpost military correspondent Yaakov Katz discusses Israel's Middle East regional strategy. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WRH_yk_102507.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:34:00 GMT 22:02 Israel, Syria Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/jamEb_X4BU8" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/jamEb_X4BU8/WRH_yk_102507.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/WRH_yk_102507.mp3 Interview with Prof. Ruth Wisse Aaron B. Cohen Author of "Jews and Power" speaks with JUF News' Aaron Cohen. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IRW_ac_100807.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:19:00 GMT 1:04:01 Jews and Power, wisse Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/BqizRcipemI" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/BqizRcipemI/IRW_ac_100807.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IRW_ac_100807.mp3 Interview with David Broza Paul Wieder David Broza talks with JUF News' Paul Wieder. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Broza_pw_091907.mp3 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:51:00 GMT 36:09 David Broza, masada, wttw Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/9Lh5h7P5mSY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/9Lh5h7P5mSY/Broza_pw_091907.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/Broza_pw_091907.mp3 A Teen's View of Israel : Part 3 Sarah Sechan The complexity of Jewish identity. This identity doesn't necessarily depend on how a person was brought up. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TVI3_SS_072407.mp3 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:51:00 GMT 1:36 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/xkGCYJ2t6P4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/xkGCYJ2t6P4/TVI3_SS_072407.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TVI3_SS_072407.mp3 Muhammad Salah Sentencing Jay Tcath JCRC's reaction to sentencing of local Hamas supporter. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MSS_jt_071107.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:51:00 GMT 4:30 chicago, israel, terrorism, salah Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/_SFBNIVfCbk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/_SFBNIVfCbk/MSS_jt_071107.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/MSS_jt_071107.mp3 A Teen's View of Israel : Part 2 Sarah Sechan Each visit is unique. Thoughts on my third trip to Israel. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TVI2_ss_071107.mp3 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:51:00 GMT 2:15 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/nHaHdDLPgys" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/nHaHdDLPgys/TVI2_ss_071107.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TVI2_ss_071107.mp3 A Teen's View of Israel : Part 1 Sarah Sechan Spain is an often overlooked chapter of Jewish history. From Spain to Israel without a shower. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TVI1_ss_070407.mp3 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 03:51:00 GMT 01:52 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/ZhGuVCPWs68" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/ZhGuVCPWs68/TVI1_ss_070407.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/TVI1_ss_070407.mp3 Israel Calling : Part 7 Aaron B. Cohen On the verge of a tsunami. On the verge of a tsunami. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC7_ac_062007.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:51:00 GMT 03:31 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/zf-Z-n92eb4" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/zf-Z-n92eb4/IC7_ac_062007.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC7_ac_062007.mp3 Israel Calling : Part 6 Aaron B. Cohen From the heart of Jerusalem to the Golan Heights. 3000 years of history in 36 hours. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC6_ac_062007.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:51:00 GMT 02:40 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/NQ0v8gGhj0M" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/NQ0v8gGhj0M/IC6_ac_062007.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC6_ac_062007.mp3 Israel Calling : Part 5 Aaron B. Cohen Across the divide American and Palestinian teens discuss music, sports, and of course, politics. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC5_ac_061807.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:51:00 GMT 03:44 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/CpZNO4yoPyE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/CpZNO4yoPyE/IC5_ac_061807.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC5_ac_061807.mp3 Israel Calling : Part 4 Aaron B. Cohen Standing by the what do you call it The security fence prevents over 80% of would-be suicide bombers. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC4_ac_061507.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:51:00 GMT 03:18 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/LnTCQ2GCTII" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/LnTCQ2GCTII/IC4_ac_061507.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC4_ac_061507.mp3 Israel Calling : Part 3 Aaron B. Cohen On the plaza at Latrun An emotional start to the trip. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC3_ac_061407.mp3 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:51:00 GMT 01:45 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/J5AxGY6lKoo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/J5AxGY6lKoo/IC3_ac_061407.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC3_ac_061407.mp3 Israel Calling : Part 2 Aaron B. Cohen It's a great day for flying The Write On for Israel group has just boarded the plane bound for Tel Aviv. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC2_ac_061407.mp3 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:51:00 GMT 01:08 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/_uVBKixuQ50" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/_uVBKixuQ50/IC2_ac_061407.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC2_ac_061407.mp3 Israel Calling : Part 1 Aaron B. Cohen Write On for Israel begins its journey Join us a we travel to Israel with two dozen high school students in Write On for Israel. This program is designed to teach high school students about Israel and advocacy. http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC1_ac_060507.mp3 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:51:00 GMT 01:19 israel, teen, write on, advocacy Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicagono<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~4/Ok0bkDvrK58" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/juf/podcasts/~3/Ok0bkDvrK58/IC1_ac_060507.mp3http://www.juf.org/interactive/podcasts/IC1_ac_060507.mp3 Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan ChicagononadultFeatures, profiles, news, and commentaries about key facets of Jewish life locally, in Israel, and around the world.