Guide Category: Congregations/Synagogues
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Congregation Beth Judea
Route 83 & Hilltop Road 5304 RFD Long Grove IL 60047 (847) 634-0777 (847) 634-8055 [email protected] Rabbi Howard Lifshitz, Rabbi Robert Gamer true 0326
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Congregation Beth Shalom (Naperville)
Independent congregation.
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Congregation Beth Shalom (Northbrook)
3433 Walters Ave. Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 498-4100 (847) 498-9160 [email protected] Rabbi Carl Wolkin, Rabbi Aaron Melman true 0312
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Congregation Bnei Ruven
6350 N. Whipple Ave. Chicago IL 60659 (773) 743-5434 (773) 743-3446 Rabbi Baruch Hertz False 0358
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Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County
A Reform synagogue serving over 500 families, having a tradition of an ‘open-door’ which welcomes everyone: Jews by birth, Jews by choice, non-Jewish family members, singles, LGBTQ, and people of all ages and abilities. A caring community that draws strength on our commitment to honor and respect the diversity of our membership.
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Congregation Ezras Israel
Congregation Ezras Israel has daily minyanim Shacharit, Mincha and Maariv. We also have two minyanim on Shabbat: 7:30am Hashkama and 9:00am Beis Medrish minyan. We have learning opportunities throughout the week. Exciting programs throughout the year for our members and our community.
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Congregation Hakafa
P.O.Box 409 Glencoe IL 60022 (847) 242-0687 (847) 242-0687 [email protected] Rabbi Bruce Elder true 0395
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Congregation K.I.N.S. of West Rogers Park
2800 W. North Shore Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 761-4000 (773) 761-4959 [email protected] Rabbi Dr. Leonard Matanky False 0359
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Congregation Kneseth Israel
Conservative congregation.
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Congregation Kol Emeth
Conservative, egalitarian synagogue. Individuals and families of any age are always welcome. In addition to services for Shabbat and all holidays there are dinners, speakers, Sisterhood and Men's Club events, book reviews, craft club, and resident theatre troupe, the Old World Theatre Company. Rabbi Barry Schechter is well known in the community, especially for his knowledge and use of Jewish humor.
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Congregation Or Shalom
21 Hawthorn Pkwy. Vernon Hills IL 60061 (847) 362-1948 (847) 362-7348 [email protected] http://www.orshalomlc.org Rabbi Scott Looper ([email protected]) true 0407
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Congregation Or Tikvah
330 Barron Blvd. Grayslake IL 60060 (847) 856-1440 (847) 543-1613 [email protected] http://www.ortikvah.org Rabbi Ellen Wolintz-Fields False 0316
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Congregation Or Torah
3800 W. Dempster Street Skokie IL 60076 (847) 679-3645 (847) 679-3665 [email protected] http://www.ortorah.org Rabbi Zvi Engel None false 0372
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Congregation Rodfei Zedek
5200 Hyde Park Blvd. Chicago IL 60615 (773) 752-2770 (773) 752-0330 [email protected] http://www.rodfei.org Rabbi Elliot Gertel/Thea Crook true 0306
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Congregation Shevet Achim
Buckingham Pavilion 2625 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 973-4843 [email protected] Rabbi D.B. Dubovick None false
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Congregation Sukkat Shalom
P. O. Box 519 Wilmette IL 60091 (847) 251-2675 Rabbi Samuel Gordon true 0397
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Congregation Yehuda Moshe
4721 W. Touhy Ave. Lincolnwood IL 60712 (847) 673-5870 Rabbi Joel Gutstein False 0031
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Darchei Noam of Glenbrook
2095 Landwehr Northbrook IL 60062 (224) 306-9364 [email protected] http://www.darcheinoamglenbrook.org David Dobkin None false
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Emanuel Congregation
At Emanuel Congregation, we open our doors to all who seek richer, more meaningful lives. Together, our diverse community engages in prayer, lifelong learning andtikkun olam(repairing the world), empowering adults and children alike to apply Jewish values to our everyday lives and to be a collective force for good.
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Ezra-Habonim, The Niles Township Jewish Congregation
Conservative and Reconstructionist congregation.
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Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors (FVJN)
Inclusive Jewish community group for Jewish and interfaith families. The mission of FVJN is to enrich lives, enhance connections and be a resource for the Jewish community. Offers educational, social, religious and charitable programs built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture.
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Fraida-Cameron Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning
A place for meaning,for learning, for joy, for family,for community.
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Har-Shalom
Reform congregation.
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Heritage Russian Jewish Congregation
Orthodox synagogue geared to Russian Jews of all affiliations and ages. Bilingual (Russian and English) seminars about Jews and Judaism. Adult Jewish Education for Russian Jews. Multilingual library and multimedia resources.
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Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
A congregation known for its joyful spirituality, intellectual curiosity, inclusivity, and deep commitment to social justice.
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Joliet Jewish Congregation
250 N. Midland Avenue Joliet IL 60435 (815) 741-4600 (815) 741-9776 [email protected] http://www.jolietjewishcongregation.com Rabbi Josef Germaine False 0244
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KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation
Reform congregation located in the historic Hyde Park-Kenwood neighborhood. Diverse membership comes from all across the Chicago metro area. Welcomes interfaith families, GLBTQ members, and all those who seek an invigorating Jewish experience. Weekly Friday night and Saturday morning worship services, organic garden, education programs.
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Kehilat Chovevei Tzion
4000 W. Church St. Skokie IL 60076 (847) 410-2710 [email protected] http://www.skokieshul.org Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski False 0727
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Kehilath Jacob Beth Samuel Congregation
3701 W. Devon Ave. Chicago IL 60659 (773) 539-7779 (773) 539-9008 [email protected] Leo Feigenbaum False 0364
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Kehillat Shalom
Conservative, egalitarian synagogue.
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Khal Ohr Yisocher Chodorov
6336 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago IL 60659 (773) 630-0452 [email protected] Rabbi Pinchus Eichenstein None false
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Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
175 Olde Half Day Road, Suite 123 Lincolnshire IL 60069 (847) 347-3003 (847) 634-5592 [email protected] http://www.kolhadash.com Rabbi Adam Chalom None true 0225
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Kol Sasson Congregation
An inclusive, observant community that strives to transform Jewish lives through critical inquiry within the traditional framework of Halakha. Encourages men and women to participate in ritual and leadership roles...
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Lake Shore Drive Synagogue – Shomrei Israel
70 E. Elm St. Chicago IL 60611 (312) 337-6811 [email protected] False 0421
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Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation A.G. Beth Israel
Orthodox congregation A warm Orthodox community in the heart of Lincolnwood. Two large social halls available for rental for simchot (dairy and meat kitchens).
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Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook
755 Huehl Road Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 564-8770 [email protected] http://www.chabadnorthbrook.com Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, Rabbi Meir Moscowitz False 0408
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Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie
4059 W. Dempster Street Skokie IL 60076 (847) 677-1770 (847) 673-3487 [email protected] http://www.skokiechabad.org Rabbi Yosef Posner Jewish Learning Institute for adult education, Jewish Youth House with programming for teens, Hebrew School, Junior Gan Israel
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Mah Tovu Congregation
An egalitarian Conservative minyan serving the Rogers Park, Westridge, and south Evanston communities. We have Shabbat, holiday, and daily morning minyan along with other events.
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Makom Shalom Mitziut
An intimate Jewish community in Chicago for those seeking thoughtful, spiritual, nourishing Judaism grounded in human connection without dogma or pressure.
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Makom Solel Lakeside
A vibrant and growing Reform Jewish congregation of pathfinders committed to sacred worship, social justice and lifelong learning. Welcomes and embraces interfaith families and all who seek a spiritual home.
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McHenry County Jewish Congregation
Non-denominational congregation.
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Minyan Shirat ha-Agam (Song of the Lake)
A new kind of davening experience, grounded in traditional Jewish practice and fully egalitarian. Spiritually and intellectually fulfilling, with an emphasis on communal singing; member-led and fully participatory, allowing for creative musical and liturgical experimentation within a largely traditional framework. Meets two Shabbat mornings each month.
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Mishkan Chicago
Mishkan's mission is to engage, educate, empower, connect and inspire people through dynamic experiences of Jewish prayer, learning, social activism and community building. Whether in person or online, through music or Talmud or powerful conversations, whether in services or social events, Mishkan is reimagining and reinvigorating the next generation of Judaism in Chicago and beyond.
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Mishne Ugmora Congregation
6045 N. California Ave. Chicago IL 60659 (773) 465-1433 (773) 764-0248 Rabbi Elliott Weinschneider False 0365
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Mitziut Jewish Community
Mitzuit is a safe, non-judgmental, take-off-your-shoes-if-you-like diverse group of good people, where all are welcomed and accepted regardless of knowledge and experience of Judaism. Services are inclusive, participatory, joyous, relaxed. Various activities, including Shabbos on the Beach, meditation drop in group and Jewish drum circle, allow individuals to deepen their Jewish spiritual explorations within a group experience.
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Moriah Congregation
200 Taub Drive Deerfield IL 60015 (847) 948-5340 (847) 948-8240 [email protected] http://www.moriahcong.org Rabbi Samuel Fraint true 0320
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North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Rd. Glencoe IL 60022 (847) 835-0724 (847) 835-5613 [email protected] http://www.nsci.org Rabbi Steven Mason False 0399
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North Shore Jewish Center-Congregation Or Simcha (Wilmette)
3000 Glenview Road Mailing 2841 Birchwood Wilmette IL 60091 (847) 410 2066 [email protected] false
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North Suburban Lubavitch Chabad — Central Avenue Synagogue
Central Avenue Synagogue 874 Central Ave. Highland Park IL 60035 (847) 433-1567 Rabbi Yosef Schanowitz False 0340
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North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El is a Conservative congregation deeply committed to providing opportunities for all members to enrich their Jewish lives. Our community is dynamic, warm, inclusive, and caring.