Guide Letter: A
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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A Family Affair
Jewish invitations and bar/bat mitzvahs and holiday cards. By appointment only.
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A Taste of Judaism
Curious about Judaism? A Taste of Judaism is designed for you. These three free weekly sessions focus on the modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Sessions are dynamic and interactive; the teachers are engaging and accessible and are open to all of your questions and concerns. Whether you are simply curious about Judaism or are looking to take your next steps on your Jewish journey, you have come to the right place! All are welcome. Program offered at several locations across Chicago and suburbs in the fall, winter, and spring.
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A Taste of Torah
Highlights the parsha of the week.
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A Wider Bridge Chicago
Dedicated to creating opportunities for LGBTQ people in North America to engage with Israel and its LGBTQ communities. AWB leads missions of LGBTQ leaders to Israel, brings Israeli LGBTQ leaders and artists to programs across the U.S. and Canada, and publishes a daily online magazine exploring the intersections of LGBTQ and Jewish life, in Israel, North America and around the world.
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A-BnC Parties and More
113 McHenry Road, Suite 235 Buffalo Grove IL 60089 (847) 634 6535 (847) 634-6453 [email protected] http://www.abncparties.com Judy Offers a variety of customized products and services for weddings, Bar/bat mitzvahs and other events. Products include invitations
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Academic Scholarships
Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish full-time college undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing careers in the helping professions.
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Acheinu Directory
A phone directory of the Jewish community
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Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah
By appointment only with at least 48 hours advance scheduling.
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Adina’s Designer Cookies
4020 W. Oakton Street Skokie IL 60076 [email protected] cRc-certified. None false
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Adult Day Services Deerfield
Offers flexible hours in a beautiful North-Suburban setting for persons with early stage dementia, depression or some frailty. Engaging and stimulating activities such as current event discussions, gardening, trips and holiday celebrations are planned to accommodate individual interests.
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Adult Day Services, Traditional Day Services, Asher Alzheimer’s Day Services
Adult Day Services (ADS) offer a supervised, structured program for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive impairment, as well as those who are too frail to be left alone during the day. A group setting maximizes the potential of each participant by promoting autonomy, creativity and self-esteem. Professional staff plans creative activities to stimulate the mind and body. Traditional Day Services enable older adults who are too frail, isolated or lonely to maintain their independence in a dignified manner, while providing peace of mind for their caregivers. The Asher program is a structured, therapeutic program that serves people with early-to mid-stage Alzheimer's.
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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Genetic testing and counseling.
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Affy Tapple
Caramel apples and confections, CRC-certified.
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Agency Endowment Program
Offers donors opportunities to establish lifetime or testamentary endowment gifts to benefit any of the 5 participating agencies: CJE SeniorLife; The Hillels of Illinois; Jewish Child and Family Services; JCC Chicago; and Mt. Sinai Hospital. All commitments to the Agency Endowment Foundations are recognized as gifts to The Centennial Campaign.
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Agudath Benevolent Society
Arranges funerals in strict adherence to Jewish law. Free plot in the “Shomrei Shabbos Only” section of the society’s cemetery; full family coverage; plots in Israel.
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Agudath Israel Bikur Cholim Warsaw
3541 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago IL 60659 (773) 588-0021 Rabbi Robert Gluck False 0354
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Agudath Israel of Illinois
Orthodox social service and advocacy organization serving greater Chicago Jewish community.
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Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living
Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living
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Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School provides an excellent secular and Judaic education in Hyde Park to a diverse community of Jewish children from all over Chicagoland. Under the auspices of ATT and Community Foundation for Jewish Education. Early childhood program open to the community and Jewish Day School for Grades 1-8. We pride in teaching children, not subjects; we value Jewish unity, Joyful Judaism and Respect for all Humanity.
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Akiba-Schechter Jewish Preschool
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School provides an excellent secular and Judaic education in Hyde Park to a diverse community of Jewish children from all over Chicagoland. Under the auspices of ATT and Community Foundation for Jewish Education. Early childhood program open to the community and Jewish Day School for Grades 1-8. We pride in teaching children, not subjects; we value Jewish Unity, Joyful Judaism, and respect for all humanity.
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Alan Avrum Levin
Musician/singer/comedian performing one-man shows. Also one-man band at weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs with Israeli, Chasidic, klezmer, and American music.
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Albany Care
Intermediate care facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses.
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Alberto Mizrahi
Cantorial and classical artist in nine languages, including Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Italian, and Greek.
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Alden Post-Acute & Transitional Care Centers
Dedicated to an optimal transition from the hospital, through rehabilitation, to home. As post-acute care leaders, Alden facilities are recognized for their shorter lengths of stay, five-star patient care, minimal re-hospitalization rates, intensive therapy program, highly trained staffs and exceptional customer service. Locations throughout Chicagoland, including several on Chicago's North Shore such as Alden Estates of Skokie Short-Term Orthopedic Recovery Center.
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All American Nursing Home
Fully kosher skilled nursing facility.
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Allan Kaye Orchestras
Traditional-contemporary Chasidic, klezmer, Israeli, American music with male vocalists for pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktails, dinner/dance reception.
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Alshore House
Fully kosher, assisted living care and rehab services.
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Alzheimer’s Association
Greater Illinois Chapter 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800 Chicago IL 60631 (847) 933-2413 (800) 272-3900 (847) 933-2417 [email protected] http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org Melanie Chavin Voluntary Health Association dedicated to Alzheimer's research, support, and
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Am Shalom
A Reformcongregation, engaging, enlightening,embracing and educating our members in ways that build a sense of community, while respecting individual forms ofexpression and belief. We seek to explore our Jewish roots, awareness and values, and enrich the spiritual lives of ourmembers, while serving humanitythrough social action.
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Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
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Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Fully kosher skilled nursing facility.
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Ameinu-Chicago
Committed to peace, social and economic justice, pluralism and the centrality of Israel to the Jewish people. Stands for liberal values and progressive Zionism.
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American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU)
American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion's vision, creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community and sharing the University's expertise locally and around the globe. With some 20,000 students on campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat in Israel's southern desert, BGU is a university with a conscience, where the highest academic standards are integrated with community involvement, committed to sustainable development of the Negev.
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American Conference of Cantors, Inc.
Professional organization of over 505 ordained or certified cantors. Responsible for raising the professional standards of synagogue musicians, the ACC offers continuing education programs in conjunction with HUC-JIR Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music and professional development opportunities for its members. Members have special expertise in the music of the Jewish people and serve synagogues and communities in pastoral, worship, programming, and educational roles. Sponsors an annual convention and publishes Koleinu, a regular newsletter. Offers placement services to its members and URJ congregations through the Joint Cantorial Placement Commission. Partner of the URJ.
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American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation
Hosts Israeli disabled veterans each year for a period of rest and rehabilitation, expands ties between Israel and the Chicago Jewish community metropolitan area, and supports Israeli disabled veterans and victims of terror attacks.
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American Friends of Magen David Adom
Magen David Adom is Israel's ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first responders for the state's more than 8 million people. MDA is the only organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it's not a government agency, so it relies on donations.
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American Friends of the Hebrew University
Promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
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American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Registered lobbying group for issues affecting U.S./Israel relationships.
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American Jewish Artists Club
Jewish artists working in various media and thematic subjects; art exhibits, newsletter, lectures, and meetings to discuss issues in the arts.
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American Jewish Committee
AJC is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, with unparalleled access to government officials, diplomats, and other world leaders. Through these relationships and our international presence, AJC is able to impact opinion and policy on the issues that matter most: combating rising anti-Semitism and extremism, defending Israel's place in the world, and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all people. AJC Chicago is the local gateway to this international network. Advocacy opportunites available.
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American Jewish Historical Society
15 W. 16th Street New York IL 10011 (212) 294-6160 (212) 294-6161 [email protected] http://www.ajhs.org Jonathan Karp, Executive Director Fosters awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage, national scholarly resource for research. None fal
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American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
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American Jewish Press Association (AJPA)
A non-profit professional association and forum for the English-language Jewish press, to enhance the status of American Jewish journalism.
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American Jewish World Service – Chicago
Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, American Jewish World Service works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world.
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American Sephardic Federation
Regional office of the umbrella group representing Sephardic congregations and organizations.
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American Technion Society
Based in New York City, the American Technion Society (ATS) provides critical support to the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, ranked among the world's leading science and technology universities. ATS Donors have provided more than $2 billion since its inception in 1940. The ATS and its network of chapters across the U.S. provide funds for scholarships, fellowships, faculty recruitment and chairs, research, buildings, laboratories, classrooms and dormitories, and more. The mission is to enable the Technion to be among the world's leading institutions improving the well-being of Israel and all humanity through leadership in science and technology.
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American Zionist Movement
Umbrella organization, providing educational materials and programs on Zionism and Israel. Sponsors of "Say It In Hebrew" ulpan.
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American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago (AICC)
Promoting business between the U.S. and Israel.
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Amigo Mobility International
Use your power operated vehicle/mobility scooter on the Sabbath! The Amigo Shabbat satisfies the "no work" Sabbath restriction. With no throttle lever activation by the rider, the module's timing circuit sets the chair into idle motion after a short delay. The Amigo Shabbat provides a halachically-approved mobility vehicle for people to honor the Sabbath. Every Amigo Shabbat unit is individually inspected and certified by a Zomet Institute representative. Discover more at myamigo.com.
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Amirim Israel Summer Programs
Offers volunteer and internship opportunities in Israel with social action oriented organizations. Four- or eight-week programs for ages 18-27. Includes weekly trips, insightful speakers, social events and learning opportunities.