Guide Letter: B
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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BBYO
BBYO is a pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. For more than 90 years, BBYO's leadership programs the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA, high school fraternity) and the B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG, high school sorority) have been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences, shaping the confidence and character of more than 400,000 alumni who are among the most prominent figures in business, politics, academia, the arts and Jewish communal life. Now, BBYO's network of Jewish teens, alumni, parents, volunteers and philanthropists provide year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences, BBYO's broad program menu enables teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values.
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Birthright Israel Foundation
Organization for raising tax deductible funds sending young Jewish adults, ages 18-26, on a free 10-day trip to Israel from the Chicago area and Midwest region.
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Brookdale Lake View
Independent living and personalized assisted living options for seniors.
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Buy Israel Goods
Consumer guide for retail purchase of Israeli products.
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Birthright Israel: Shorashim
Shorashim is a cutting-edge non-profit organization that has dedicated more than 30 years to building long-lasting bridges between Americans and Israelis through innovative, immersive adventures. On Shorashim, Americans and Israelis explore Israel, side-by-side, for the entire experience. Our transformational, authentic journeys offer new perspectives, focusing on experiencing the culture, sites, scenes, vibes, variety of stories, and people of Israel, in the way that connects to each participant. The adventure is made, not only by what is seen and experienced, but by the people that participants encounter and the close group formed. Since Birthright Israel’s inception, we have worked in valued partnership with JUF to offer tailored Birthright Israel adventures to 18-to-26 year olds in the Chicago community. Shorashim is a leading trip provider, with trips running in December, January and May through August, with all of our Chicago community trips departing from Chicago!
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BJBE Early Childhood Center at the Chava Center
Preschool for children 2 years old through preK, and Parent-Tot programs for younger learners. Joyful Judaism, love of learning and caring community infuse every aspect of our program. Children are seen as capable and creative individuals. A foundation of strong relationships allows each child to develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively to be their best self. Using the Jewish calendar as a guide, staff follows best practices in early childhood education to create high-quality learning experiences.
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B’nai B’rith International
Jewish humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Since 1843, BBI has worked for Jewish unity, security, continuity, and tolerance, in 50 nations worldwide. The Midwest Region includes Illinois, and most of Wisconsin and Indiana.
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Brookdale Northbrook
Rental retirement community with one- and two-bedroom units. Dining, transportation, entertainment, daily outings and/or activities. Independent and assisted living options.
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Bais Yaakov High School of Chicago
An Orthodox high school for girls.
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Bais Hasofer
Books and safrus.