Guide Letter: J
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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JCYS Northwest Family Center
Offers early childhood education and child care for children 6 weeks through 6 years old. JCYS Early Childhood Education lays a foundation for intellectual, social, emotional and physical development through play-based curriculum. In each classroom, children freely choose from different learning centers throughout the day, helping to build confidence and develop their social and problem-solving skills. Group time for stories, singing, language development, science, cooking activities, and games adds structure to each day.
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JCYS Sunflower Camp – Buffalo Grove
1700 Weiland Road Buffalo Grove IL 60089 847-279-0900 [email protected] Nikki Robin Infant Sunflower Day Camp allows our youngest campers, aged 6 weeks-15 months, to participate in age-appropriate summer activities. Sunflower Day Camp for children aged 15 months-3 ye
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JCYS Sunflower Day Camp – Lincoln Square
Jean Losek 2112 W. Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60625 773-281-2533 [email protected] Sunflower Day Camp for children aged 15 months-5 years is a fun-filled introduction to summer adventures. Campers take advantage of all the amenities available during the school year
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JCYS Sunflower Day Camp – Wicker Park
Turhan Karabey 2129 W. North Ave Chicago IL 60647 872-315-2300 [email protected] Sunflower Day Camp for children aged 15 months-5 years is a fun-filled introduction to summer adventures. Campers take advantage of all the amenities available during the school
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Jeff and Janis Musical Entertainment
For over 15 years our duo has presented delightful musical programs for special events, parties, celebrations, and diverse organizations. Programs include popular Jewish and American selections, show tunes, folk, standards, and we offer educational/musical presentations exploring the lives of Jewish composers who created gems of the Great American Songbook. Follow us on Facebook!
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JET – Jewish Education Team
Empowers and inspires Jewish college students and young professionals to develop a stronger connection to our Jewish heritage, the Jewish people and the land of Israel through fun, authentic and innovative educational, social and travel programs.
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Jewel Doula
Jewel Doula is a Jewish-led birth and postpartum support organization. We bring a Jewish lens to birth, rooted in community, spirituality and a long history of birthwork and family-building as a part of our tradition. As a trained full-spectrum doula, Stefanie offers bespoke birth preparation for new parents, and hands-on labor support. She has experience at Prentice, UCM and UIC labor and delivery wards. Jewel Doula will provide a short no-cost consult to any expectant parent, and can also provide Jewish and Chicago-focused resources for fertility, loss, birth and post-partum support – including life cycle events like bris (circumcision) ceremonies and baby namings, or 9th month mikveh rituals.
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Jewel-Osco – Evanston
Kosher deli, kosher fresh-baked bread from the bakery and kosher fresh meat. Glatt kosher. OU-certified with Mashgiach T’mide.
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Jewel-Osco – Highland Park
Kosher deli, kosher fresh-baked bread from the bakery and kosher fresh meat. Glatt kosher. OU-certified with Mashgiach T'mide.
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Jewish Agency for Israel
Regional office for all Jewish Agency services and programs throughout the Midwest. Works with people who want to make Aliyah (immigration to Israel), serves as the regional office for all Shlichim (Israel emissaries) serving in the Midwest as well as the central office for all other Jewish Agency programs.
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Jewish B2B Networking
Jewish B2B Networking services include monthly power sessions, free professional seminars and a 24/7 online business exchange. Join thousands of active networkers in sharing trade ideas, developing business growth and creating job opportunities. Frequent events!
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Jewish Burial Society
Synagogue, chapel, and graveside services, conforming to Jewish law and tradition, at a fixed low price. All profits donated to support Jewish culture and education.
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Jewish Care Services of JourneyCare
JourneyCare respects your preferences and choices, and is sensitive to your religious and cultural needs. The team includes several rabbis, social workers and volunteers trained in Jewish customs and values. JourneyCare's Jewish Care Services program combines the expert care of one of the most respected and comprehensive palliative care and hospice programs in the nation with specialized care that is sensitive to Jewish practices and traditions. JourneyCare is the only hospice in Illinois with a program that is specifically dedicated to addressing the range of Jewish observances as well as ritual and cultural issues.
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Jewish Chicago: The JUF Magazine
Monthly magazine published by the Jewish United Fund and distributed to JUF contributors and newcomers to the area, libraries, religious institutions and Chicago tourism offices. Covers local, national, and international news, lifestyle and trend features, and profiles on a wide array of topics facing the Jewish community.
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Jewish Community Against Sex Trafficking Chicago (JCAST Chicago)
Works to eradicate sex trafficking in the Chicago area through public awareness, community engagement, and advocacy at state, local and national levels. Partners with interfaith and human rights groups, non-profit organizations, government officials, and law enforcement agencies, and works with congregations, clergy, Jewish organizations and secular groups to educate the community and take action to end demand for purchased sex and protect children. The coalition meets bimonthly in Chicago and the Northern Suburbs.
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Jewish Council for Youth Services
Guided by Jewish values and culture, Jewish Council for Youth Services provides educational and recreational programs for Chicagoland's children, and through board service, develops the next generation of Jewish civic leaders.
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Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA)
Works to combat poverty, racism, and anti-Semitism working in partnership with diverse communities in Chicago. JCUA mobilizes the Jewish community to act on social justice issues that address the root causes of disparity and inequality in the city and region. Jewish community members can get involved through membership, regular meetings, events, and leadership development opportunities. Or Tzedek is JCUA's Teen Institute for Social Justice. Offering both year-round programs and immersive summer sessions, Or Tzedek reaches hundreds of teens every year. Teens build advocacy and community organizing skills, take action on meaningful social justice campaigns, and of course, have fun!
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Jewish Day School Endowment Program
A partnership of the Jewish Federation and individual day schools to build endowment resources. Donors can establish lifetime or testamentary gifts that benefit local Jewish day schools collectively through the Jewish Day School Guaranty Trust Fund (JDSGTF); or support a specific day school through Individual Day School Support Foundations. All commitments to the Day School Endowment Program are recognized as part of The Centennial Campaign.
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Jewish Family Experience
A dynamic family-based Hebrew school and Bnei Mitzvah program, JFE 's team of dedicated and passionate teachers combine experiential learning with a welcoming classroom atmosphere to provide a strong and inspired Jewish education. Founded and supported by the ATT, in partnership with NCSY and the Chicago Torah Network. JFE's once-a-week program attracts a wide range of families from across the North Shore. Families are welcome regardless of religious background or affiliation. Parents participate in holiday workshops together with their children and enjoy weekly discussions led by Chicago Torah Network. Visit jewishfamilyexp.org for more information.
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Jewish Family Interactive eXperience (J-FIX)
A family Hebrew school and bar/bat mitzvah program servicing the Northern and Western suburbs. Welcomes Jewish families from all backgrounds and instills Jewish values, Jewish identity and Jewish pride in students. A comprehensive, fun and exciting curriculum gives children a strong Jewish foundation to build upon for the future. Need-based scholarships available to qualifying families. Inspiring and informative adult education classes are offered simultaneously for parents at no charge.
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping members collect, preserve, and perpetuate the records and history of their ancestors. JGSI is a resource for the worldwide Jewish community to research their Chicago-area roots. Monthly meetings feature informative speakers as well as access to an 800-volume genealogy research library and volunteer genealogy help desk. Members also have access to useful and informative online family history research resources, including a members forum, video recordings of past speakers' presentations, the JGSI Jewish Chicago Database, monthly JGSI E-News, quarterly Morasha JGSI newsletter, and much more.
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Jewish Gift Place
Online Judaica store dedicated to selling high-quality handmade Jewish items including mezuzahs, menorahs, dreidels, tallit, tzedekah boxes, kiddush cups, candlesticks, and jewelry.
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Jewish Graceland and Lakeview Cemetery Company
By appointment only.Only north and south sections of the cemetery are Jewish Graceland Cemetery, not affiliated with Hebrew Benevolent Society.
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Jewish Healing Network
For those who are ill, grieving, or serving as caregivers, the Jewish Healing Network offers the comfort of human connection, the spiritual support of Jewish tradition and a sense of community to alleviate loneliness and isolation. JHN offers support groups, professional education, community programs, Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) trainings, pastoral counseling, information and referrals. JHN is administered by Jewish Child & Family Services in collaboration with CJE SeniorLife, the Chicago Board of Rabbis, and the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
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Jewish Labor Committee
Enables the Jewish community and the trade union movement to work together on issues of mutual concern, including the security of Israel, combating anti-Semitism and other forms of racism, and economic and social justice.
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Jewish Learning Institute (JLI)
Accredited courses in Jewish life, Kabbalah, mysticism, Talmud, and Jewish history for Jews of all backgrounds. Special CLE and CME accredited programs for lawyers and doctors. Locations throughout the Chicago area: Chicago (Bucktown/Hyde Park/Chicago Loop/Rogers Park), Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Gurnee, Highland Park, Naperville, Northbrook, Oak Park, Skokie, Wilmette, Vernon Hills, as well as Champaign and Peoria.
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Jewish National Fund (JNF)
60 Revere Drive Suite 840 Northbrook IL 60062 (847) 656-8880 (847) 656-8885 [email protected] http://www.jnf.org Beth Cherner Gives all generations a unique voice in building and ensuring the prosperity of the land of Israel. JNF is greening the desert with millions
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Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago (JNDC)
Strengthening and preserving Chicago's flagship Jewish community in an international neighborhood. JCCWRP is an organization of neighborhood residents and Jewish community leaders who care deeply about the past, the present, and the future of West Rogers Park. We aim to promote and encourage commercial, cultural and residential development designed to sustain a thriving community for generations to come.
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Jewish Performing Arts Academy
Instruction for high-school students in Jewish song--vocal and instrumental--and dance; four groups: the Shiga'on Singers, the Shiga'on Dancers, the Maxwell Street Junior Klezmer Band, and the Jewish Community Youth Orchestra; performances for community o
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Jewish Professional Women’s Forum
Jewish United Fund 30 S. Wells Street Suite 3101 Chicago IL 60606-5056 [email protected] http://www.juf.org/professionals Robyn Gottlieb Brings together professional women in the Chicago area for communal engagement, interaction, networking support and involvemen
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Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
A congregation known for its joyful spirituality, intellectual curiosity, inclusivity, and deep commitment to social justice.
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Jewish Residential Summer Camp Scholarship Program
Supplemental funding, based on financial need, to help youngsters attend an eligible midwestern Jewish residential summer camp; applications available from camp offices.
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Jewish Sacred Society
Volunteer organization to prepare the deceased in accordance with Jewish tradition.
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Jewish Scouting-Jewish Committee on Scouting
Promotes Boy Scouting among Jewish youth (ages 6-18), helps Jewish institutions provide Scouting opportunities and promotes Jewish values in Scouting.
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Jewish Social Singles
A one-of-a-kind singles group (aged 21+) offering a variety of quality activities at reasonable prices, including socials, speakers, theater and special interests (horseback riding, health, music and billiards). Offering an alternative to computers and expensive dating organizations, the activities allow persons to become familiar over time in a non-threatening atmosphere.
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Jewish Student Connection (JSC)
These inclusive high school clubs help teens find a deeper connection to Jewish values and their community. By becoming a part of the JSC experience, teens can participate in monthly club experiences as well as the following opportunities: Summer programming to continue engagement year-round and connect JSC teens across participating schools; scholarships to enable access to life-enriching Jewish programs such as the Maccabi Games, Diller, Write On, and others; new and strengthened partnerships, including opportunities for JSC teens to give back through volunteer efforts.
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Jewish Student Union (JSU)
Runs more than 200 Jewish culture clubs on public high school campuses. The clubs provide Jewish teens with programs that strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Israel.
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Jewish Theological Seminary
Development field office for the Midwest, dedicated to principles of Conservative Judaism. Programs for the community, and a full course of study at the high school, undergraduate, graduate, rabbinical, cantorial, and professional levels.
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF)
The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago is the one organization that impacts every aspect of local and global Jewish life, providing human services for Jews and others in need, creating Jewish experiences and strengthening Jewish community connections.
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Jewish University of America Graduate School
Programs for master's and doctoral degrees, open to Orthodox men.
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Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.
Open for membership to all Jewish veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces. We are organized into local posts which support veterans in local VA hospitals, uphold the fair name of the Jew, preserve the memories of patriotic service, honor the memory of our heroic dead, foster the education of former service-members, and provide support for active duty service members.
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Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. Post 54
Open to all U.S. Armed Forces Jewish veterans regardless of where and when served. We support all veterans in local VA hospitals and through community activities, preserve the memories of patriotic service, honor the memory of our heroic dead, foster the education of former service members, and provide support for active duty service members. We meet the second Sunday of every month at Cong. Etz Chaim in Lombard, at 10am (please check our website for exact time and location). You are invited to attend a meeting, become a member, and help us help all veterans.
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Jewish Women International
Seeks a safe world for women, children, and families and combats violence through education, advocacy, and action--locally, nationally, and around the world. Programs and resource guides.
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Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
Seeking to expand and improve opportunities and choices in all aspects of Jewish women's and girls' lives through strategic and effective grantmaking. The Foundation empowers Jewish women as leaders, funders, and decision-makers.
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Jewishmusic.com
Jewish music, software, books, Judaica, and more.
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JFMC Facilities Corporation (FacCorp)
Full service not-for-profit property management and development company, also specializing in leveraged purchasing programs, security, and hospitality management of the Lillian and Larry Goodman Conference Center. Partners with the organizations it serves to optimize the physical environments by providing professional services and resources so partners can focus on their core missions. These partnerships have evolved over 25 years and include more than 60 JUF affiliated/beneficiary social welfare and educational agencies, health care organizations, synagogues, and other not-for-profit entities.
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JLTV
America's Chosen Network, the first and only 24/7 Jewish-themed television channel, offers news and sports, motion pictures and documentaries, comedy and entertainment and special events from around the globe.
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Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov
A state-accredited Orthodox Day School for girls kindergarten through eighth grade. A co-ed nursery; onsite REACH program; onsite Keshet classes for children with developmental disabilities.
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Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov-Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi Preschool
JDBY-YTT is dedicated to transmitting the values and life style of orthodox Jewish tradition while providing a strong, comprehensive secular education. As a Jewish parochial school, our goal is to provide a learning environment in which children acquire skills and knowledge in all secular subjects in an environment based on Torah (Jewish Law), mitzvoth (performing good deeds), tzedakah (acts of charity) and limud (study and learning). We recognize and respect the dignity of all students, striving to maximize individual strengths and achievements in a positive, supportive learning environment.
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Job Link
A job counseling and placement network for the Greater Chicago Jewish community. Serves both Chicago area employers and job seekers.