Guide Letter: C
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 Community Kollel Audio Torah Tape Library
Extensive lending library on many Jewish topics.
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Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema
The mission of the CFIC, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to share a love and appreciation of Israeli culture with the Jewish community and community at large through the magic of film. Annual Fall Festival screenings take place in Chicago and its suburbs, including the ArcLight Cinemas in The Glen, Glenview, with other special events hosted throughout the year. Shown is an inclusive, multi-dimensional view of Israel through the country's most current, internationally award-winning features, documentaries and shorts. Guest appearances by Israeli filmmakers, actors and other experts add discussions and context to the mix.
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Chicago Hilton & Towers
cRc glatt kosher catering available.
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Chicago Israeli Dancing
Chicago's longest running recreational Israeli folk dance session. Meets every Thursday night (except for holidays).All are welcome!
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Chicago Jewish Day School
Multi-denominational Jewish Day School on the cutting edge of best practices in progressive education Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8. Students develop a strong Jewish identity through knowledge of Torah, Jewish values, and Hebrew language and learn to think deeply, gain knowledge and acquire judgment, and respect diversity. Our fully integrated curriculum inspires a passion for lifelong learning and develops critical thinking and socially engaged intelligence that enables students to understand and participate effectively in the affairs of their community, country, Israel, and the world at large in a collaborative effort to achieve a common good.
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Chicago Jewish Entrepreneurs Forum (CJEF)
CJEF is Chicago’s premier Jewish business entrepreneurial organization designed for those who have owned their own business for at least one year and either have $500,000 in minimum revenue or 5+ employees; or have worked in their family business for at least one year and are poised to take a major leadership role in the near future.
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Chicago Jewish Funerals
Independent Jewish funeral home; chapel, synagogue, graveside and pre-need services.
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Chicago Jewish Historical Society
Historical material on Chicago Jewry; sponsors public programs; tours of Jewish historic sites; quarterly journal.
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Chicago Klezmer Ensemble
721 Case Street Evanston IL 60202 (847) 475-3905 [email protected] http://www.muziker.org Kurt Bjorling Authentic traditional klezmer music for simchas, concerts, and educational events. None false 0144
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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 Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
cRc glatt kosher catering available.
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Chicago Marriott O’Hare
cRc glatt kosher catering available.
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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 Mitzvah Campaign’s Chasdei Mordechai Bitton Senior Center
2757 W Pratt Blvd Chicago IL 60645 866-697-2224 773-764-8872 773-262-8876 [email protected] Lisa Burnstein Warm and inviting, home away from home, for seniors to improve their health, nourish their souls, stimulate their minds, cultivate their friends
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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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Chicago TailGators
Caterers specializing in BBQ and vegetarian options. Shabbos in a box, Kiddush, events, bar/bat mitzvahs, simchas, fundraisers, corporate events. cRc glatt kosher.
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Chicago Torah Network
Classes, seminars, prayer services, torah study, and weekly publication of the torah portion.
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Chicago Yachad
Dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of individuals with disabilities, ensuring their inclusion in the full spectrum of Jewish life. Offering social, recreational, educational, clinical, and vocational services for individuals ages 7 to 40+.
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Chicago YIVO Society
Local affiliate of YIVO Institute for Jewish Research: public programs on Yiddish language, culture, and history; Yiddish reading circle; scholarships in Yiddish studies.
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Chicagoland NCSY
NCSY offers a diverse menu of social and educational programs for tweens and teens. Jr. NCSY (grades 6-8) runs monthly programming in Chicago and the North Shore, allowing participants to gain familiarity with the programs and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Additionally, Junior NCSYers can participate in quarterly weekend retreats around the Midwest. Senior NCSY offers regular programming four nights/week in Skokie and in Deerfield-providing meaningful and engaging Jewish learning experiences for teens, encouraging connection to the Jewish community; fostering identification with and understanding of Israel; strengthening positive Jewish identity; developing understanding and respect for the diversity of the Jewish community; and developing Jewish literacy. Additionally, Senior NCSYers have access to monthly social action activities and Shabbat activities around the Midwest along with four region-wide conventions/year. All of our programs are subsidized and many are free.
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Children, Adolescents and Families
• K-12+ education and Yeshiva program at theTherapeutic Day School • Speech, language and occupational therapy throughIntegrated Pediatric Therapies • Therapeutic preschool and counseling for children and families atVirginia Frank Child Development Center • Psychological testing and evaluation • Therapy for disruptive behaviors in children • Counseling and sexual health care for teens atResponse for Teens • Specialized foster care and case management
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CHUSY
A Conservative movement group for high-school students; Israel Experience programs each summer plus college study. USY (grades 9-12) and KADIMA (grades 6-8) offer religious, educational and social programs.
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Cinnabon and Carvel Ice Cream
Counter-serve chain serving cinnamon rolls plus other baked goods & specialty frozen beverages. Located in Westfield Old Orchard. cRc-certified.
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City Winery
City Winery is the West Loop's only working winery, restaurant, intimate concert venue and private event space. This focal point of West Loop night life offers guest and opportunity to enjoy a variety of spaces or experiences. Learn about the winemaking process that takes place on site and even create your own blend. Book a Wine Tour and Tasting for the perfect group outing. Or sit back and relax as you watch a concert in Chicago's premier listening room. Just a few artists who have performed on the City Winery Chicago stage include Prince, David Crosby, Los Lobos, Randy Newman, David Broza and Art Garfunkel. Contact us to learn more about City Winery or inquire about hosting your next event in urban wine country.
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CJE Care Management
A program that coordinates and links care across community-based health and social services organizations and provides advocacy and support. The goal of the Care Management Program is to promote the safely and well-being of older adults in the community so they can remain independent for as long as possible. Participants need to meet certain age, income and geographic loascation requirements for eligibility.
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CJE Community Engagement
Offers a variety of educational, wellness, social and life-enrichment programming for older adults at the Bernard Horwich Building and throughout the community. Programs and their locations change regularly and may include creative arts workshops, screenings to identify/prevent bone or hearing loss, and educational programs on how to use an iPad, organize financial records, care for an aging parent or improve memory skills.
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CJE Consumer Assistance
Provides free information, resources and advocacy on issues that impact older adults, including consumer benefits, community service, public assistance, Social Security, and housing referrals. State-certified Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors help older adults understand various types of health insurance and medical bill payments. Russian-speaking staff on site.
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CJE Counseling Services
Licensed clinical social workers provide individual counseling, as well as support groups, to help older adults and their families recover from symptoms of anxiety and depression and increase their capacity to cope with the challenges of aging.
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CJE Kosher Catering
A delicious choice for holiday meals, intimate dinners and large gatherings. Experienced, highly-skilled staff works with the client to create the perfect menu. Full dinners, side dishes, appetizers, trays, salads and more are available. Catering menu from CJE’s Lieberman Center in Skokie is cRc approved and catering menu from Weinberg Community in Deerfield is under supervision of Rabbi Mel Lifsics.
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CJE SeniorLife
For more than 45 years, CJE's wide range of services has grown to include more than 35 program areas, including counseling, geriatric care management, assisted living, short- and long-term skilled nursing care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, adult day services, home-delivered meals, health and wellness education and more.
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CJE Volunteer Services
Vital services are provided to clients of CJE by hundreds of volunteers. Whether it’s delivering a nutritious meal to a homebound senior, assisting in a group activity, making a weekly call to someone alone at home, or having a heartfelt conversation over a game of cards, a wide variety of opportunities exist for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of others.
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Claremont at Buffalo Grove
Rehabilitation and skilled nursing center; kosher meals and synagogue services available.
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Claridge Healthcare Center
Subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, intermediate care, respite care. Kosher meals available.
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CLaSS: Chicago Land Simcha Schools
Torah-based center for interdependent learning. Encourages children to learn "al pi darko" in order to internalize rather than memorize. Volunteers welcome!
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Club 1948
Connecting Israelis and Americans to the State of Israel. Brings together individuals of various backgrounds, to engage in Israel-themed social, cultural and educational events. Unaffiliated group connects individuals to their identity by fostering a passion for the soul, spirit and people of Israel.
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Coldstone Creamery-Champaign
An ice cream parlor and cake shop certified Kosher by the OV.
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Collective Kindness
Collective Kindness is a nationwide nonprofit founded in 2023 that empowers Jewish families facing financial setbacks to regain stability through its "Smart Chesed" model, a hand-up, not a handout. Serving hundreds of families across the country, including a growing Chicagoland presence, Collective Kindness provides struggling lower- and middle-class families with wraparound services including financial coaching, budgeting, debt relief, career placement, mental health support, legal advocacy, and short-term financial assistance. Each family receives a personalized treatment plan designed to move them toward cash-flow positivity and long-term self-sufficiency, ensuring that every dollar drives lasting change, not temporary relief.
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Community Calendar
Hosts the submissions from schools, organizations, synagogues, etc. that reflect what events are occurring in the greater Chicago community.
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Community Education and Support
• Recovery from addiction and substance abuse prevention • Adoption and infertility • Support during illness, grief and loss • Domestic violence • Sexual abuse prevention • Connections to counseling, education and prevention services through synagogue partnerships
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Community Institute of Telshe Yeshiva
Adult Jewish courses at the Yeshiva and other various locations.
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Community Mikvah of the Conservative Movement
By appointment only.
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Community Service Division
Adult education for Jewish men and women.
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Confection Connection
Kosher products gift baskets, sweet shop, Passover chocolate. Some OU- and Circle K-certified items.
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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