Guide Letter: L
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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Libenu
Libenu is at the forefront of independence and inclusion for adults and children with disabilities and is internationally recognized as one of the most innovative organizations in the United States. Libenu uses person-centered planning to provide a gold standard of care in all of its programs. Libenu’s mission is to provide residential, vocational, and respite opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to live with dignity and respect, as fully included members of our community.
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Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop
Silverstein Base Hillel is a home for students, young adults, and their friends -- and the actual homes of two rabbinic couples: Rabbi Megan and Paige and Rav Ezra and Laura. Rabbi Megan and Paige live in Lincoln Park while you can find Rav Ezra and Laura in the South Loop! Base is committed to pluralism and founded on three core values: hospitality, learning, and service. Our regular events include Shabbat and holiday home cooked meals, classes like Tacos and Torah and Pasta and Parsha and opportunities to give back and get involved in the local community.
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Leah Shoshanah
Singing with guitar accompaniment and song leading for Shabbat, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, parties and special events.
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L’Chaim Center
Through a wide array of classes and events, monthly Shabbat programs, and trips and retreats, L’Chaim Center offers Jewish people of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations authentic Jewish experiences.
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Linkages for Families of Adults with Disabilities
Linkages identifies and addresses the issues, needs, and challenges of older adults and their family members with disabilities. Professional staff members explore resource options, provide phone support, coordinate services and assist with future planning and advocacy. Monthly support group meetings and educational programs give families the opportunity to discuss their mutual concerns.
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Lyuba Golz Russian Judaica Library
Russian language books, audio/video library.
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La Criolla
Wholesale spices, flour, honey, beans, olives, oils. cRc certified.
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Lakeshore Jewish Funerals
The only Jewish funeral provider located south of the North Shore and Northwest Suburbs. Serving the entire Jewish community. Advance planning, chapel, graveside, or synagogue services.
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Limmud Chicago
A communiversity of Jewish learning and culture. Limmud means “learning” in Hebrew.
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Lubavitch Girls High School
State-recognized Orthodox high school for girls, run in the Lubavitch Tradition.