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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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Division of Genetics, Birth Defects and Metabolism provides a full range of services for the diagnosis, counseling and treatment of patients with genetic and congenital disorders.
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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.
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Avinnovation Consulting LLC
Consulting, development and instruction of education technology programs for Jewish schools and educational organizations. Business analysis, consulting, project management and operations optimization for Jewish non-profits and small businesses. Brokerage of business relationships between Israeli technology companies and U.S. partners and distributors, especially in the Greater Chicago area.
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A Taste of Torah
Highlights the parsha of the week.
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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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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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Adina’s Designer Cookies
4020 W. Oakton Street Skokie IL 60076 [email protected] cRc-certified. None false
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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 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.