Guide Category: Religion

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Guide Congregations/Synagogues

Persian Iran Hebrew Congregation

Orthodox congregation.
- Address: 3820 Main Street Skokie, IL 60076
- Phone: (847) 674-5444
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.persianhebrew.com
- Contact: Rabbi Shaoul Hamaoui
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
Guide Mikva'ot

Peterson Park Mikvah

Women (Friday night and Yom Tov night) and men.
- Address: Chicago Mikvah Association 3541 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago, IL 60659
- Phone: (773) 315-7255
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Yitzchok Bider
- Categories: Mikva'ot, Religion
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Poalie Zedek-West Rogers Park Congregation

2801 W. Albion Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 764-5680 Rabbi Michael Small False 0366
- Address: 2801 W. Albion Ave. Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: (773) 764-5680
- Contact: Rabbi Sidney Glenner
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
Guide Brit Milah/Circumcision

Rabbi Adam Epstein

American Board of Ritual Circumcision certified. 100% kosher, no clamps or injections, sterile equipment.
- Address: 6320 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60659
- Phone: (713) 504-1786
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.mohelofchicago.com
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
Guide Brit Milah/Circumcision

Rabbi Azriel Zuckerman

Known for his calming energy, Rabbi Zuckerman serves the Chicago community with professionalism and tradition.
- Address: Northbrook, IL 60062
- Phone: (773) 414-3449
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: https://rabbizuckerman.com/
- Contact: Rabbi Azriel Zuckerman
- Category: Brit Milah/Circumcision
Guide Religion

Rabbi Chaim Twerski

Sofrim.
- Address: 6542 N. Christiana Ave. Lincolnwood, IL 60712
- Phone: (847) 679-3052
- Email: [email protected]
- Categories: Religion, Sofrim
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Rabbi Dovid Zucker

Sofrim.
- Address: 6630 N. Mozart St. Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: (773) 761-0212
- Categories: Religion, Sofrim
Guide Brit Milah/Circumcision

Rabbi Mordecai Tarkieltaub

Listed with Agudath Israel, cRc, and USCJ, as a mohel bris for adults, children and infants. Practicing for over 35 years.
- Address: 2857 W. Pratt Blvd. Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: (773) 251-4529
- Email: [email protected]
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
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Rabbi Phil Karesh

(773) 877-2247 [email protected] http://www.chicagomilah.com Rabbi Phil Karesh, Certified Mohel, M. Ed. None false
- Phone: (773) 877-2247
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.chicagomilah.com
- Contact: Rabbi Phil Karesh, Certified Mohel, M. Ed.
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
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Rabbi Samuel Biber

2823 W. Fargo Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 465 7922 (773) 450 5160 [email protected] Listed with CRC and Agudath Israel. false
- Address: 2823 W. Fargo Ave. Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: (773) 450-5160
- Email: [email protected]
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
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Rabbi Shaoul Hamaoui

3547 Arcadia Street Evanston IL 60203 (773) 621-0051 [email protected] http://www.babymohel.com Rabbi Shaoul Hamaoui, Certified Mohel, M. Ed. Listed with CRC. Expert Mohel.
- Address: 3547 Arcadia Street Evanston, IL 60203
- Phone: (773) 621-0051
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.babymohel.com
- Contact: Rabbi Shaoul Hamaoui, Certified Mohel, M. Ed.
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
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Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst

Listed with Agudath Israel.
- Address: 6100 N. Drake Ave. Chicago, IL 60659
- Phone: (773) 539-4241
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
Guide Conservative

Rabbinical Assembly, Midwest Region

Association of Conservative rabbis.
- Address: c/o Am Yisrael 4 Happ Rd. Northfield, IL 60093
- Phone: (847) 446-7202
- Contact: Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin
- Categories: Conservative, Religion, Religious Organizations
Guide Reform

Reform Cantors of Chicago

Chicago area members of the American Conference of Cantors.
- Address: c/o Temple Beth-El 3610 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062
- Phone: (847) 205-9982
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Cantor Faryn Kates Rudnick, President
- Categories: Reform, Religion, Religious Organizations
Guide Congregations/Synagogues

Rohr Chabad Center of Glenview

701 Harlem Ave. Glenview IL 60025 (847) 910-1738 [email protected] http://www.chabadofglenview.com Rabbi Yishaya Benjaminson & Mrs. Sara Benjaminson, Co-Directors None false
- Address: 701 Harlem Ave. Glenview, IL 60025
- Phone: (847) 910-1738
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.chabadofglenview.com
- Contact: Rabbi Yishaya Benjaminson & Mrs. Sara Benjaminson, Co-Directors
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
Guide Orthodox

Seal-K Kosher Certification

Rabbanut program providing kosher certification for products and facilities including hotel catering operations, university cafeteria and lunch room services worldwide. Seal-K adheres to the strict guidelines of Halachah - Jewish Law for certifying kosher products and operations.
- Address: 29 E. Madison Street Suite 1818 Chicago, IL 60602
- Phone: (312) 212-8166
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.sealk.org
- Categories: Orthodox, Religion, Religious Organizations
Guide Congregations/Synagogues

Sephardic Congregation of the Portuguese Israelite Fraternity

1819 W. Howard St. Evanston IL 60202 (847) 475-7707 (847) 475-7067 [email protected] Rabbi Michael Azose False 0375
- Address: 1819 Howard Street Evanston, IL 60202
- Phone: (847) 475-0507
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Rabbi Hertzel Yitzchak
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
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Sha’arei Tzedek Mishkan Yair

2832 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago IL 60645 (773) 274-2223 [email protected] http://www.shaareitzedek.com Rabbi Reuven Gross False 0361
- Address: 2832 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: (773) 274-2223
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.shaareitzedek.com/
- Contact: Rabbi Reuven Gross
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
Guide Religion

ShainDee Cosmetics

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- Address: 6503 Park Heights Ave #L-A Baltimore, MD 21209
- Phone: (410) 358-1855
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.shaindeecosmetics.com
- Categories: Religion, Tzniut (Apparel, Accessories)
Guide Religion

Shatnez Testers of America (STAM)

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- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://home.comcast.net/~shatnez
- Categories: Religion, Tzniut (Apparel, Accessories)
Guide Brit Milah/Circumcision

Sheldon Weiss, MD

Mohel Chicago IL 317-201-5510 [email protected] Sheldon Weiss, MD 30+ Years experience.Trained ObGyn. cRc Certified. Available for city, suburbs or Northwest Indiana brit milah. None false
- Address: Mohel Chicago, IL
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Sheldon Weiss, MD
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
Guide Congregations/Synagogues

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue

Welcomes singles, couples, families, interfaith and LGBT families. Celebrates the Jewish faith through creative worship, social action, music, arts, dance, and drama. Offers religious school, bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah services, teen program, adult programming.
- Address: 200 W. Dundee Road Wheeling, IL 60090
- Phone: 847-498-8218
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.shir-hadash.org/
- Contact: Beth Dunn, Office Manager
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reconstructionist, Religion
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Shir Tikvah

A Conservative and Reform Jewish religious congregation serving the South Suburbs of Chicago providing clergy to conduct religious services, social events, and educational programs.
- Address: 1424 W 183rd Street Homewood, IL 60430
- Phone: 708-799-4110
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.shir-tikvah-homewood.org
- Contact: Diedre Bodine
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Conservative, Reform, Religion
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Skokie Central Congregation
- Address: 3451 Church Street Skokie, IL 60203
- Phone: (847) 674-4117
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.skokiecentral.com
- Contact: Rabbi Michael Gottesman
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Religion, Traditional
Guide Eruv

Skokie Eruv Committee

Inspection and operation of Skokie Eruv.
- Address: 3709 Arcadia St. Skokie, IL 60076
- Phone: (847) 679-3788
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.skokieeruv.com
- Contact: Meir Belsh
- Categories: Eruv, Religion
Guide Mikva'ot

Skokie Mikvah

Women only.
- Address: Chicago Mikvah Association 4242 Dempster Street Skokie, IL 60076
- Phone: (847) 568-8710
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Yitzchok Bider
- Categories: Mikva'ot, Religion
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Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue

Mechitza Minyan 8825 N. East Prairie Rd. Skokie IL 60076 (847) 674-3473 (847) 674-3488 [email protected] http://www.svaj.org Rabbi Sam Biber, Rabbii Gerald Teller False 0427
- Address: 8825 E. Prairie Road Skokie, IL 60076
- Phone: (847) 674-3473
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.svaj.org/
- Contact: Rabbi Ari Hart
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
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Skokie Women’s Tefillah Group

Providing all women of the community an additional avenue of prayer and spirituality within the bounds of Halacha. Meets one Shabbat morning each month for davening, Torah reading and learning. Meets on Purim for Megillah reading.
- Address: c/o Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob 8825 E. Prairie Road Skokie, IL 60076
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Rachel Stein
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
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Synagogue F.R.E.E.

2935 W. Devon Ave. Chicago IL 60659 (773) 274-5123 http://www.obshina.com Rabbi Shmuel Notik, Executive Director None false
- Address: 2935 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60659
- Phone: (773) 274-5123
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.obshina.com
- Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Notik, Executive Director
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Orthodox, Religion
Guide Religion

Synagogue-Federation Commission

The Commission was established to create an ongoing dialogue and enhance the working relationship among congregations, the denominational movements and the Jewish Federation with the objective of strengthening the Jewish community of metropolitan Chicago.
- Address: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 30 S. Wells Street Chicago, IL 60606
- Phone: 312-444-2859
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.juf.org/congregants
- Categories: Religion, Religious Organizations
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Temple Anshe Sholom A Beth Torah

20820 Western Ave. Olympia Fields IL 60461 (708) 748-6010 (708) 748-6068 [email protected] http://www.templeanshesholom.org Rabbi Paul Caplan true 0416
- Address: 10001 Columbia Ave Munster, IN 46321
- Phone: (708) 748-6010
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.templeanshesholom.org/
- Contact: Rabbi Gidon Isaacs
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reform, Religion
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Temple B’nai Israel of Aurora

Independent congregation.
- Address: 400 N. Edgelawn Drive Aurora, IL 60506
- Phone: (630) 892-2450
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.temple-bnai-israel.org/
- Contact: Rabbi Edward Friedman
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Non-Denominational, Religion
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Temple Beth Israel

3601 W. Dempster St. Skokie IL 60076 (847) 675-0951 (847) 675-0960 http://www.tbiskokie.org Rabbi Michael Weinberg true 0401
- Address: 3601 W Dempster Street Skokie, IL 60076
- Phone: (847) 675-0951
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.tbiskokie.org/
- Contact: Rabbi Rachel Kaplan Marks
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reform, Religion
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Temple Beth-El

3610 W. Dundee Rd. Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 205-9982 (847) 559-5800 (847) 205-9921 [email protected] http://www.templebeth-el.org Rabbi Sidney Helbraun true 0400
- Address: 3610 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062
- Phone: (847) 205-9982
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.templebeth-el.org/
- Contact: Laurie Orenstein
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reform, Religion
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Temple Chai

1670 RFD, Checker Rd. Long Grove IL 60047 (847) 537-1771 (847) 537-8075 [email protected] http://www.templechai.org Rabbi Stephen Hart true 0411
- Address: 1670 Checker Road Long Grove, IL 60047
- Phone: (847) 537-1771
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.templechai.org/
- Contact: Deborah Greenswag
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reform, Religion
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Temple Jeremiah

937 Happ Rd. P. O. Box 8209 Northfield IL 60093 (847) 441-5760 (847) 441-5765 [email protected] http://www.templejeremiah.org Rabbi Paul Cohen true 0402
- Address: 937 Happ Road Northfield, IL 60093
- Phone: (847) 441-5760
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.templejeremiah.org
- Contact: Rabbi Paul Cohen
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reform, Religion
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Temple Sholom of Chicago

3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago IL 60657 (773) 525-4707 (773) 525-3502 [email protected] http://www.sholomchicago.org Rabbi Aaron M. Petuchowski true 0389
- Address: 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60657
- Phone: (773) 525-4707
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.sholomchicago.org/
- Contact: Rabbi Edwin Goldberg
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reform, Religion
Guide Brit Milah/Circumcision

The Chicago Mohel

7252 N. California Ave. Chicago IL 60645 347-794-6322 [email protected] Mazel tov! You've just welcomed your newest bundle of joy into the world. We'll take care of you from here. Rabbi Shmuel Katz is a certified Mohel, recognized internationally.
- Address: Inside Kids First Pediatric Partners 4709 Golf Rd, 9th Floor Skokie, IL 60076
- Phone: 347-794-6322
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: https://www.thechicagomohel.com
- Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Katz, C.M.
- Categories: Brit Milah/Circumcision, Religion
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The New Reform Congregation Kadima

1020 Milwaukee Ave. Deerfield IL 60015 (847) 229-9500 [email protected] http://www.nrck.org Rabbi David Oler, Ph.D. None false
- Address: 1020 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 118 Deerfield, IL 60015
- Phone: (847) 229-9500
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.nrck.org
- Contact: Rabbi David Oler, Ph.D.
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Reform, Religion
Guide Orthodox

The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations

The Orthodox Union is a non-profit educational, outreach and social service organization. The central coordinating agency for American and Canadian Orthodox Jewish congregations, with activities and programs reaching the United States, Canada, Europe and
- Address: 11 Broadway New York, NY 10004
- Phone: (212) 613-8176
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.ou.org/
- Categories: Orthodox, Religion, Religious Organizations
Guide Religion

The Wig Shoppe

Wigs, hats and Nehedar shabbos makeup.
- Address: 3725 W. Rosemont Ave. Chicago, IL 60659
- Phone: (773) 381-0392
- Link: http://www.wigshoppe.com/
- Categories: Religion, Tzniut (Apparel, Accessories)
Guide Mikva'ot

Touhy Mikvah

Women and men.
- Address: Chicago Mikvah Association Joseph & Rose Robinson Memorial Building 3110 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: (777) 274-7133
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact: Yitzchok Bider
- Categories: Mikva'ot, Religion
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Tsniout Runway

Tsniout Runway is a modest fashion boutique for style conscious, sophisticated woman that sells and develops fashion forward modest apparel. Works closely with each customer to ensure their image and style is reflected in each piece they buy.
- Address: 9458 Harding Ave. Surfside, FL 33154
- Phone: (305) 308-5551
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: www.trrunway.com
- Contact: Ila
- Categories: Religion, Tzniut (Apparel, Accessories)
Guide Religion

Tznius.com

http www.tznius.com An online site offering modest clothing and head scarves (tichels). false
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.tznius.com/
- Categories: Religion, Tzniut (Apparel, Accessories)
Guide Reform

Union for Reform Judaism

Represents 34 congregations ranging from Northwest Indiana to the Western and Northern suburbs of Chicago to the Wisconsin border.
- Address: URJ Chicagoland Community
- Phone: (847) 239-6969
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://urj.org
- Contact: Marla Goldberg
- Categories: Reform, Religion, Religious Organizations
Guide Conservative

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)

We strengthen kehillot (Jewish communities inside and outside the walls of a synagogue). We are the network that ensures there are thriving centers of Jewish practice across North America, Israel, and beyond that celebrate both tradition and contemporary life. Together, we demonstrate what an authentic and dynamic Judaism looks like, inspire people to be a part of it, and advance its critical role in the world.
- Address: Central District 601 Skokie Blvd., Suite 205 Northbrook, IL 60062
- Phone: 847-337-6979
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.uscj.org
- Contact: Mindy Block Gordon, District Kehilla Relationship Manager
- Categories: Conservative, Religion, Religious Organizations
Guide Mikva'ot

Waters of Purity

Women's Mikvah of Buffalo Grove
- Address: Women's Mikvah of Buffalo Grove 491 Farrington Court Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
- Phone: (224) 442-4241
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.bgmikvah.com
- Categories: Mikva'ot, Religion
Guide Eruv

West Rogers Park Eruv Hotline

Inspection and operation of West Rogers Park Eruv.
- Phone: (773) 743-7882
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://chicagoeruv.tripod.com
- Categories: Eruv, Religion
Guide Congregations/Synagogues

West Suburban Temple Har Zion

1040 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest IL 60305 (708) 366-9000 (708) 366-9006 [email protected] http://www.wsthz.org Rabbi Dr. Victor Mirelman true 0333
- Address: 1040 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest, IL 60305
- Phone: (708) 366-9000
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.wsthz.org/
- Contact: Rabbi Adir Glick
- Categories: Congregations/Synagogues, Conservative, Religion
Guide Conservative

Women’s League for Conservative Judaism

Sisterhood support linking 32 Conservative Sisterhoods throughout seven states, including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Northern Indiana.
- Address: Central Great Lakes Region 1929 Fieldwood Drive Northbrook, IL 60062
- Phone: (847) 564-2231
- Email: [email protected]
- Link: http://www.wlcj.org
- Contact: Edna Schrank, President
- Categories: Conservative, Religion, Religious Organizations

Guide Category: Religion

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