Guide Category: Education
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* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
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Jewish Student Union (JSU)
Runs more than 200 Jewish culture clubs on public high school campuses. The clubs provide Jewish teens with programs that strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Israel.
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WUJS
Five-month internship program in Israel for ages 21-35. Intern at a top Israeli company and gain international business experience or find inspiration for your art amidst a thriving art community. Customizes each experience for maximum impact.
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Masa Israel Journey
Provides two to 12-month programs for 18-30 year olds, including gap year, study abroad, and post college internships and volunteer placements. The programs are specifically designed to give each individual an immersive experience complete with interactions in the local communities, intensive Hebrew immersion ulpan and trips all over the country. Many Masa alumni reflecting on their experiences say they connected more to their Jewish identity and the global Jewish community. Scholarships and grants are available to make the experience affordable.
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Torah Academy North Shore
Our Early Learning Center is a place filled with warmth, wonder, and the sweetness of early childhood. Every day is an opportunity for exploration—through play, creativity, hands-on discovery, and meaningful Jewish experiences that help our youngest learners feel connected, confident, and loved. We believe that children thrive when they feel safe, understood, and inspired. That’s why our teachers create classrooms full of joy, structure, and gentle guidance, laying the foundation for strong academic readiness and soulful personal growth. In our ELC, children grow through a blend of joyful learning, Jewish experiences, and hands-on exploration. We nurture the whole child—mind, heart, and spirit—through moments that inspire curiosity, confidence, and connection.
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JCC Chicago Early Childhood at Am Shalom
At JCC Chicago Early Childhood at Am Shalom, building caring relationships with children and their families is central to what we do. Our director and teachers are dedicated professionals who focus on the individual needs of each child. We provide a warm, nurturing environment, enriched with exciting curriculum and a love of Judaism. We strive to provide the foundation for children to develop and grow while bringing Jewish values to life. For ages 18 months - 4 years.
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Virginia Frank Child Development Center
As part of the JCFS family of services, the Virginia Frank Child Development Center offers therapeutic preschool for children birth to six years old, along with individual and family counseling, and training for early childhood professionals.
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Knapp School & Yeshiva
As part of the JCFS family of services, the Knapp School & Yeshiva uses a strengths-based approach to the education of K-12+ students with diverse academic, social and emotional needs. By providing behavioral and emotional support, students are given the skills to succeed both inside and out of the classroom while gaining a sense of belonging and community. The JCFS Therapeutic Yeshiva, an extension of Knapp School, offers religiously observant children the opportunity to participate in a therapeutic school program while also fulfilling the mitzvah of learning Torah and tefillah.
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Seymour J. Abrams Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
State-accredited Day School for boys, grades one to eight, and co-ed preschool, run in the Lubavitch tradition.
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Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Modern Orthodox, co-educational Day School, for children in preschool through eighth grade. Nurturing classroom communities foster the emotional, physical, social and intellectual growth of every child. 21st century child-centered learning approach guides children to explore, discover and engage in learning while integrating Torah and chesed, Israel and Ivrit language into their daily lives.
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Hillel Torah-Alana Beth Stein Pre-School
A Modern Orthodox preschool with a child-centered developmental approach to education focusing on the social-emotional, physical and intellectual growth of each child. Children learn through play and open-ended activities and are given opportunities to explore the world around them, ask questions, and discover how things work. Teachers support the children with a wide range of interests and abilities as they become increasingly independent in the classroom.Our integrated approach emphasizes Torah and chesed, Israel and an Ivrit language curriculum.