Guide Letter: H
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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Habonim Dror Camp Tavor
Non-denominational Jewish overnight camp experience. Offers programs for boys and girls entering grades 3–12. Session lengths range from five days to seven weeks. Camp Tavor’s community is nurturing and inclusive. Activities are individualized and aim to build self-confidence. Serves kosher meals, and much of the food grown is from the camp organic farm. New campers may be eligible for up to $1,000 off camp tuition.
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Hadassah Associates North Shore Chapter
Hadassah Associates fundraise and educate for men's health initiatives and offer informative and education programming throughout the year. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization and its cutting edge medical research and technology, we strive to improve the health of people worldwide and find treatments and cures for diseases such as prostate cancer, ALS, macular degeneration, heart disease and more.
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Hadassah Chicago-North Shore Chapter
Hadassah Chicago-North Shore supports the medical research and technology of the world-renowned Hadassah Medical Organization, bringing healing and hope to those around the word. Through state-of-the art medical research and technology, we find treatments and cures for diseases such as cancer, ALS, macular degeneration, MS, heart disease and more. Hadassah women are also a vital voice for advocacy on issues such as sex trafficking, women's health issues, gender equity in medical research and more. Work to support youth with Jewish camping and indigent and immigrant youth in Israel are also a major focus. With more than 11,000 members in the Chicagoland area, we offer opportunities for leadership skill development, Jewish learning, camaraderie and fulfillment. Hadassah women are the Women Who Do.
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Hamachi Sushi Bar
Offers a variety of fish and meat dishes - sushi rolls, entrees, sandwiches and pasta, as well as vegetarian options. cRc-certified. Available for dine-in, take out, delivery and catering.
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Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Four-year Orthodox high school for girls, accredited by North Central Association.
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Har-Shalom
Reform congregation.
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HATAV Orchestra
Variety of Jewish music, featuring Chasidic.
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Hatzabarim Israeli Folk Dance Co.
Performs Israeli and Jewish dances, songs, and dramatizations. Israeli folk dance instruction.
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Hatzalah Chicago
Hatzalah Chicago is an all-volunteer Emergency Medical Service that is 85-members strong! We are an Advanced Life Support Ambulance Provider whose role is to treat and stabilize patients for transport to the hospital. Hatzalah Chicago provides emergency medical response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all who need it, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Our mission is to improve medical outcomes and save lives by enhancing existing emergency medical services in the Chicagoland area. We currently service: West Rogers Park, Peterson Park, Skokie and Lincolnwood. We only provide emergency transportation to emergency departments; not for scheduled appointments or doctor's office visits. Emergency Hotline: 847-504-1500. General info:[email protected]. CPR courses:[email protected]: 847-454-0800.
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HaZamir Chicago
HaZamir Chicago, a chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir, is open to Jewish teens in grades 9-12 who love to sing.
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Headcovers Unlimited
35 B Tiffany Plaza Ardmore OK 73401 (580) 226 5801 http www.headcovers.com An online website and great resource for hats, wigsand scarves. false
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Headscarf and Tichel Online
Designer headscarves and tichels. Huge selection of styles and models. Products shipped worldwide via Israel post office.
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Hebrew Benevolent Society of Chicago
Manages Gates 2 and 3 of what is commonly known as Jewish Graceland Cemetery (3919 N. Clark Street, Chicago). Not affiliated with Gates 1 and 4.
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Hebrew Language Society
Hebrew Language Society is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit serving the Chicago area. It seeks to increase knowledge, awareness and use of the Hebrew language in social and cultural contexts.
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Hebrew Seminary
The mission of Hebrew Seminary is to train women and men as rabbis and Jewish educators to serve all Jewish communities, including the deaf community. Hebrew Seminary has been an inclusive and egalitarian community for the study and practice of Judaism since our founding in 1992. Our program encourages the highest commitment to traditional scholarship, such as Talmud, Bible, and Hebrew, as well as the spiritual discipline of Kabbalah. This teaches our students to be scholars, educators, and leaders, as well as spiritual guides who can hear and share the voice of God with members of their communities.
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Hebrew Theological College (HTC)
Academic and professional educational programs for advancement of scholarship in Jewish law and culture, offered in accordance with the principles of Orthodox Judaism.
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Hecht Chassidus Library
Books on Jewish life and religion. Open to the public.
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Herb Hartman
A cantor for Conservative or Reform services and wedding ceremonies.
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Heritage Multimedia Library
Multilingual.
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Heritage Russian Jewish Congregation
Orthodox synagogue geared to Russian Jews of all affiliations and ages. Bilingual (Russian and English) seminars about Jews and Judaism. Adult Jewish Education for Russian Jews. Multilingual library and multimedia resources.
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HIAS Immigration & Citizenship
As part of the JCFS family of services, HIAS Immigration & Citizenship provides comprehensive, cost-effective immigration, and citizenship services for individuals and families. We provide assistance with the citizenship application process (including citizenship preparation classes), Green Card applications, family-based immigration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and restitution assistance for Holocaust survivors, along with academic scholarships for college students.
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HIAS Immigration & Citizenship Volunteers
Volunteers provide assistance to individuals who are applying for citizenship. This includes facilitating group citizenship classes, offering one-on-one tutoring sessions, and performing mock interviews, providing in-office interpretation or accompanying individuals to their naturalization interviews.
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Hidden Children/Child Survivors Chicago
Members of this international organization survived the Holocaust, as children in Europe during World War II.
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Highland Park Eruv
Approved by Rabbi Benzion Twerski and Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudath Israel.
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Highland Pop, Ltd.
Gourmet popcorn store with a large variety of candies, fudge, Italian ice, and much more. cRc-certified.
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Hillel at Columbia College Chicago
Metro Chicago Hillel supports students on college campuses throughout Chicagoland. Metro Chicago Hillel is here to ensure that every Jewish student and young adult feels connected and supported during this exciting and challenging time in their lives. From weekly Shabbat dinners, learning cohorts, Israel experiences, holiday celebrations, leadership development, and just a place to meet new friends, Metro Chicago Hillel is at the heart of what makes being a Jewish student or young adult in Chicago so unique. Contact us to learn how to get involved in our broader Metro Chicago Hillel community!
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Hillel at Illinois Institute of Technology
Metro Chicago Hillel supports students on college campuses throughout Chicagoland. Metro Chicago Hillel is here to ensure that every Jewish student and young adult feels connected and supported during this exciting and challenging time in their lives. From weekly Shabbat dinners, learning cohorts, Israel experiences, holiday celebrations, leadership development, and just a place to meet new friends, Metro Chicago Hillel is at the heart of what makes being a Jewish student or young adult in Chicago so unique. Contact us to learn how to get involved in our broader Metro Chicago Hillel community!
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Hillel at Roosevelt University
Metro Chicago Hillel supports students on college campuses throughout Chicagoland. Metro Chicago Hillel is here to ensure that every Jewish student and young adult feels connected and supported during this exciting and challenging time in their lives. From weekly Shabbat dinners, learning cohorts, Israel experiences, holiday celebrations, leadership development, and just a place to meet new friends, Metro Chicago Hillel is at the heart of what makes being a Jewish student or young adult in Chicago so unique. Contact us to learn how to get involved in our broader Metro Chicago Hillel community!
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Hillel at the School of the Art Institute
Metro Chicago Hillel supports students on college campuses throughout Chicagoland. Metro Chicago Hillel is here to ensure that every Jewish student and young adult feels connected and supported during this exciting and challenging time in their lives. From weekly Shabbat dinners, learning cohorts, Israel experiences, holiday celebrations, leadership development, and just a place to meet new friends, Metro Chicago Hillel is at the heart of what makes being a Jewish student or young adult in Chicago so unique. Contact us to learn how to get involved in our broader Metro Chicago Hillel community!
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Hillel of Northeastern Illinois University
Metro Chicago Hillel supports students on college campuses throughout Chicagoland. Metro Chicago Hillel is here to ensure that every Jewish student and young adult feels connected and supported during this exciting and challenging time in their lives. From weekly Shabbat dinners, learning cohorts, Israel experiences, holiday celebrations, leadership development, and just a place to meet new friends, Metro Chicago Hillel is at the heart of what makes being a Jewish student or young adult in Chicago so unique. Contact us at [email protected] to learn how to get involved in our broader Metro Chicago Hillel community!
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Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Modern Orthodox, co-educational Day School, for children in preschool through eighth grade. Nurturing classroom communities foster the emotional, physical, social and intellectual growth of every child. 21st century child-centered learning approach guides children to explore, discover and engage in learning while integrating Torah and chesed, Israel and Ivrit language into their daily lives.
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Hillel Torah-Alana Beth Stein Pre-School
A Modern Orthodox preschool with a child-centered developmental approach to education focusing on the social-emotional, physical and intellectual growth of each child. Children learn through play and open-ended activities and are given opportunities to explore the world around them, ask questions, and discover how things work. Teachers support the children with a wide range of interests and abilities as they become increasingly independent in the classroom.Our integrated approach emphasizes Torah and chesed, Israel and an Ivrit language curriculum.
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Holocaust Community Services
Provides care management, financial assistance, and socialization programming for survivors living in the Chicagoland area. A collaborative effort of JUF/Federation, CJE SeniorLife, Jewish Child & Family Services, in partnership with HIAS Chicago. Social services for Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
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Holocaust Educational Foundation of Northwestern University
Establishes Holocaust courses in colleges and universities. Holds biennial Lessons and Legacies Holocaust International Conference for professors. Established annual Summer Institute for Holocaust and Jewish Civilization at Northwestern University. Videotaped Holocaust survivors for inclusion in the Yale Archives for Holocaust Testimony.
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Home Care Assistance
Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago is here to serve families like yours. If you or your loved one is in need of high quality home care, you have come to the right place. Home Care Assistance is privileged and honored to be care partners to so many local families in the metro Chicago and surrounding communities.
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Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago
Home Care Assistance of Greater Chicago is here to serve families like yours. If you or your loved one is in need of high quality home care, you have come to the right place. Home Care Assistance is privileged and honored to be care partners to so many local families in the Greater Chicago area.
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Home-Delivered Meals
Through funding from AgeOptions through by Title III-C of the Older Americans Act and other generous funders, CJE provides home-delivered kosher meals for older adults who are unable to shop and/or prepare food. CJE offers meals for diabetic, low sodium, renal and mechanical soft diets. Meals are delivered by volunteers between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Eligibility regulations, prices and menu options differ according to the funding source and the client's location. CJE's meal delivery services area is limited to Chicago’s north side, Evanston, Niles, Northfield and New Trier Townships.
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Hometown Bagel, Inc.
Wide variety of bagels and bagel chips. Available in various grocery stores and at local farmers markets. Commercial delivery. cRc certfified.
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Honest Reporting
Monitors international media for fair, accurate representation of Israel; works to expose bias and effect change through education and action; also has a media facility in Jerusalem where journalists have access to supportive services, and training programs.
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Honeymoon Israel
Honeymoon Israel provides immersive trips to Israel for locally based cohorts of couples that have at least one Jewish partner, early in their committed relationship, creating communities of couples who are building families with deep and meaningful connections to Jewish life and the Jewish people. Our goal is to make you and your family feel welcome in the Jewish community and to inspire you to incorporate Jewish values into your lives in whatever way works for you. We think the Jewish community has a lot to offer the world, and we’d like to see it grow, so we’re promoting an inclusive view of Jewish life, including partners from other faiths and people who might traditionally have been excluded. Honeymoon Israel is a completely inclusive organization - we welcome Jewish/Jewish, interfaith and LGBTQ couples.
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Hungarian Kosher Foods
Glatt-kosher; take-out. CRC-certified.
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Hy Life Bistro
Meat cuisine. Drop-off catering and party room. CRC-certified.
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Hyatt Regency Chicago
More than 25 years of kosher catering experience. On-site glatt kosher kitchen. cRc-certified.
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Hyde Park/Kenwood Council of Jewish Organizations
An umbrella group representing South Side Jewish organizations and producing community events.