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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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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Camp Ramah in Wisconsin
A full range of fun activities integrate Jewish values and observances into the daily camp experience. Activities include sports, swimming, high and low ropes courses, climbing wall, archery, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, cooking, music, dance, nature, photography, radio, arts and drama. Meals are kosher, and Shabbat is observed. The camp is located 15 miles north of Eagle River, WI, on beautiful Lake Buckatabon. Sessions include two Ruach Ramah five-day sessions for entering third-graders, two-week sessions for entering fourth-graders, four-week sessions for entering fifth- and sixth-graders, and an eight-week session for entering seventh- to 11th-graders. Scholarships available.
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Camp Agudah Midwest
Orthodox overnight camp located in South Haven, MI. Separate four-week sessions for boys and girls in grades four-11.
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Camp Ben Frankel
A coed, overnight, summer camp for Jewish children and teens located near Carbondale, IL. Since 1949, our campers have developed lifelong friendships and deep connections to Judaism and Israel. With enrollment limited to only 100 campers, children enjoy a small, personal community with lots of individual attention. Established as a program of the Jewish Federation of Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri and Western Kentucky, for almost 70 years Camp Ben Frankel has touched the lives of thousands of Jewish children. We are viewed by our families as a hidden gem - our campers receive the same great experience as at other camps at a lower cost.
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Camp Moshava of Wild Rose, WI
Four-week sessions for campers entering grades four-12; Eight-week option for high school campers. Shomer Shabbat and Glatt kosher.
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Canavan Research Illinois
A 501( c ) ( 3 ) charity, funding medical research to cure Canavan disease, networking affected families, and raising awareness of carrier testing for this fatal childhood neurodegenerative disease.
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Chabad Hebrew School
Chabad of Northbrook 2095 Landwehr Road Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 564-8770 [email protected] http://www.northbrookhebrewschool.com None false 0766
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Chaiway Riders
Chicago-based Jewish motorcycle touring club, open to individuals and couples; all makes of bikes and riding experience welcome, regardless of riders’ Jewish identity and religious practice.
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Chicago Center for Torah & Chesed
Assistance and services to the community
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Creations by Eudice
Dichroic glass artist specializing in jewelry and Mezuzot cases that are one of a kind, waterproof, and exquisite. Hebrew name pendants using 22k gold on fused glass, cabinet nobs and very unusual pendants that make a statement. She now has added custom paracord bracelets with safety whistles and beautiful cuff earrings and ear climbers of Sterling and Swarovski crystal. Eudice is also a makeup artist trained by Mark Traynor, makeup artist to the stars. Eudice gives private lessons that include graphs and drawings and pictures for all styles of makeup: day, night, work, along with skin care advice for your skin and age. Eudice was an sthetician for over 20 years in Connecticut and used products made in Israel and also products you can make for yourself. Before and after photos are available. Lesson generally lasts around three hours. Call for a private appointment.