Guide Category: Religion
The Guide to Jewish Living offers a comprehensive, up-to-date directory of Chicago-area Jewish organizations, resources, products, and services. The guide acts as a community driven lexicon sponsored by Jewish Chicago: The JUF’s Magazine to foster connection and support. Email [email protected] with questions or for information on advertising opportunities.
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
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Chicago Board of Rabbis
Represents 200 rabbis from all denominations. The CBR works to support rabbis in their congregational, educational, institutional or chaplaincy settings work and is a voice of the rabbinate in Chicago in communal and interreligious affairs.
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Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed
Assistance and services to the community
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Chicago Loop Synagogue
16 S. Clark St. Chicago IL 60603 (312) 346-7370 (312) 346-9791 Rabbi Stanley E. Kroll False 0418
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Chicago Mitzvah Campaign
Transportation for the elderly and people with disabilites, hospital and nursing home visitations, subsidized emergency medical alert systems, delivery of kosher food for patients and the homebound, free kosher guest meals in hospitals, promotes traditional Jewish funeral practices. Hospitality suites adjacent to local hospitals. Assists in selection, inspection, and hanging of mezuzot in homes, checks tefillin.
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Chicago Rabbinical Council Beth Din (cRc)
Providing Beth Din services including religious divorce, litigation, arbitration and mediation of financial disputes, halachic documentation, and conversion. We provide kosher certification, operate a Chevra Kadisha and serve the community with publications and programming.
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Chicago Rabbinical Council Chevra Kadisha
Performs taharah ritual for Jewish deceased.
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Chicago Rabbinical Council Kosher Consumer
Information on kosher products and related issues; Passover guide and product guide; kosher talks and seminars.
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Chicago Sinai Congregation
15 W. Delaware Place Chicago IL 60610 (312) 867-7000 (312) 867-7006 [email protected] http://www.chicagosinai.org Rabbi Michael Sternfield False 0382
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Community Mikvah of the Conservative Movement
By appointment only.
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Congregation Adas Bnei Yisroel
6200 N. Kimball Ave. Chicago IL 60659 Rabbi Binyomin Ahron None false
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Congregation Adas Yeshurun Anshe Kaneses Israel
3050 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 465-2288 (773) 465-1920 [email protected] http://www.adasyeshurun.com Rabbi Zev Cohen None false 0353
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Congregation Ahavat Olam
Reform congregation with diverse membership including interfaith, singles and empty nesters. Our Shabbat services offer a warm inclusive experience.
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Congregation Atereth Yehoshua
2915 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 764-1382 Rabbi Yehoshua Eichenstein False 0355
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Congregation B’nai Shalom of Buffalo Grove
701 W. Aptakisic Road Buffalo Grove IL 60089 (847) 415-1370 (847) 415-1372 [email protected] http://www.bnaishalom.org Rabbi Jonathan Glass true 0429
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Congregation B’nai Tikvah
1558 Wilmot Road Deerfield IL 60015 (847) 945-0470 (847) 945-0706 Rabbi Alex Felch true 0314
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Congregation B’nai Chai North Shore
Transdenominational congregation.
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Congregation Bene Shalom
A spiritual congregation that welcomes hearing and deaf, interfaith couples, and offers Kabbalistic insights into traditional liturgy.
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Congregation Beth Am
225 N. McHenry Road Buffalo Grove IL 60089 (847) 459-1677 (847) 459-6202 [email protected] http://www.congregation-betham.org Rabbi Marc Belgrad true 0442
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Congregation Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Kesser Maariv Anshe Luknik
The oldest Orthodox congregation in Chicago, opening our doors in 1867. We base all our activities on Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Chasadim
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Congregation Beth Itzchok
6716 N. Whipple St. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 973-2522 Rabbi David Montrose False 0357
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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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Congregation Yehuda Moshe Mikvah
By appointment only.
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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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David Oppenheim, MD
National Organization of American Mohalim-certified. Pediatrician.
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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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Glenbrook Community Eruv
Eruv encompasses areas in Northbrook and Glenview. See website for map. Checked weekly.
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Glenbrook Mikvah
The premiere luxury mikvah of Chicago's North Shore! Keilim mikvah open daily. Women's mikvah open by appointment only. Gorgeous facility includes a steam shower, radiant heating, two spacious preparation rooms, Italian soaking tub, and cell phone sound system. Mikvaos built to satisfy all halachic opinions!
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Har-Shalom
Reform congregation.
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Headcovers Unlimited
35 B Tiffany Plaza Ardmore OK 73401 (580) 226 5801 http www.headcovers.com An online website and great resource for hats, wigsand scarves. false
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Headscarf and Tichel Online
Designer headscarves and tichels. Huge selection of styles and models. Products shipped worldwide via Israel post office.
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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.