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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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NA’AMAT USA
Strives to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel and the United States. NA'AMAT women act locally, nationally and globally in 11 countries (10 sister countries in addition to Israel), united in belief and in action around issues ranging from religious pluralism to the improvement in the status of women at home and in the workplace, from child well-being to peace in the Middle East, from the ability of single parents and new immigrants to build a life for themselves to the end of domestic violence.
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Naale Elite Academy
Free international Jewish education at one of seven select high schools in Israel. Secular, traditional, religious, and Haredi families find the best high schools for each child through Naale. Naale students become bilingual, prepare better for higher education in the US or Israel (free options), get to know Israel well, strengthen their Jewish identities, and make friends for life from around the world. More than 2000 students enjoy high-level studies at our 25 schools, seven of which are for speakers of English. Free includes a flight to Israel, tuition, dorms on campus, kosher meals, 24/7 supervision and assistance, extracurricular activities, healthcare, personal budgets and five tours of Israel each year! Four and three-year programs are available. Integrated university and high school program for students gifted in math, science, and technology (4 years only). Every year, more students elect to join our program. More fun, better high school. The opportunity of a lifetime!
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Nancy Shapiro-Pikelny
(847) 859-9166 [email protected] http://www.storytellernancy.com Acclaimed storyteller of Jewish folktales, family lore, original narratives and historical stories, including her renowned Holocaust story "A Window of Beauty." Educational and en
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Naomi Bayer
Vocalist/guitar player, programs for children and adults; Hebrew, Jewish, folk, and contemporary.
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Naomi Weiss-Weil
B'nai mitzvah tutor and cantorial soloist.
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Nathan & Shirley Rothner ATT Summer Program
Day camp in Orthodox setting for grades 1–7.
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Nathan Yochanan
Sofrim.
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National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)
The National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. For over a century, NCJW has been at the forefront of social change. NCJW members are outspoken champions for progressive policies at the federal, state and local levels. Over the years, NCJW's collective voice has changed the world for the better -- improving the lives of women, children and families in the US and Israel.
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National Council of Jewish Women South Cook (NCJW)
For 96 years, NCJW South Cook Section has addressed the needs of our South Suburban Chicago communities through dedication to improving the lives of women, children, and families, community service, and advocacy programs to preserve our individual rights and freedoms. We are advocates, tutors, readers, art appreciation volunteers, local agency board members, actors and singers who entertain special needs populations, supporters of local emergency shelters, lunch servers, donors, event planners, and so much more. We are proud to partner with other local agencies to provide the most comprehensive programs to assist those in need in our communities.
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National Gaucher Foundation
A resource for people interested in Gaucher Disease.
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National Jewish Girl Scout Committee
Promotes scouting for Jewish girls.
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National MPS Society (Mucopolysaccharidosis)
P.O. Box 736 Bangor ME 04402-0736 (207) 947-1445 (207) 990-3074 [email protected] http://www.mpssociety.org Barbara Wedehase None false
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National Neimann-Pick Disease Foundation
We are a non-profit group dedicated to supporting and empowering patients and families affected by Niemann-Pick disease through education, collaboration and research.
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National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association
Dedicated to research treatment and prevention. Information and services to individuals and families. Public and professional education, research, genetic screening, family services and advocacy.
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National Yiddish Book Center
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building 1021 West Street Amherst MA 01002 (413) 256-4900 (413) 256-4700 [email protected] http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org Non-profit organization working to tell the whole Jewish story by rescuing, translating and disseminating Yiddi
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New Israel Fund
Works to strengthen Israel's democracy and support grassroots organizations.
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New Light Cemetery
Exclusively serving all Jewish traditions.
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Newberry Library
60 W. Walton Street Chicago IL 60610 (312) 255-3506 (312) 255-3513 [email protected] http://www.newberry.org The largest collection of pre 1800 Hebraica in mid-America. A family history section with important Jewish resources. None false 1175
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No’ar Hadash
[email protected] http://www.noarhadash.org Provides opportunities for congregational youth groups to gather together for regional and North American events (including a summer teen Israel trip), as well as local programming. None false
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Noah Marcell
Vocalist/instrumentalist in Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Gypsy, and klezmer music.
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North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY)
For high school students from Northwestern Indiana and Chicago suburbs and surrounding cities. Programs include learning, worship, community service, and fellowship to build lifetime ties
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North Shore Community Mikvah
874 Central Ave. Highland Park IL 60035 (847) 266-0783 False 0032
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North Shore Compassionate Care
Description: North Shore Compassionate Care will provide quality home care services for our clients. In this spirit, we have created and maintained a strong caring organization. As a home care agency we closely monitor our employees and provide our patients with continuity of care according to their changing needs. At NSCC, we believe we have an obligation to the community as a provider of quality services. We assist our clients in maintaining dignity, comfort and peace of mind with the freedom and safety of staying at home where life is best.
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North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Rd. Glencoe IL 60022 (847) 835-0724 (847) 835-5613 [email protected] http://www.nsci.org Rabbi Steven Mason False 0399
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North Shore Jewish Center-Congregation Or Simcha (Wilmette)
3000 Glenview Road Mailing 2841 Birchwood Wilmette IL 60091 (847) 410 2066 [email protected] false
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North Shore Kosher Bakery
Baked goods for all occasions and holidays. Kosher and dairy-free establishment. cRc-certified.
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North Shore Place
Assisted living and memory care. Offers luxury retirement apartments and specializes in senior care.
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North Shore Torah Center Komimiyus
Torah classes, free of charge, primarily in Deerfield and Highland Park.
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North Suburban Lubavitch Chabad — Central Avenue Synagogue
Central Avenue Synagogue 874 Central Ave. Highland Park IL 60035 (847) 433-1567 Rabbi Yosef Schanowitz False 0340
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North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El is a Conservative congregation deeply committed to providing opportunities for all members to enrich their Jewish lives. Our community is dynamic, warm, inclusive, and caring.
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North Suburban Synagogue Beth El-The Paul S. & Sylvia Steinberg Pre-School
Kehillah accredited. Preschool classes ages 2-5. Lunch and enrichment program. Infant, parent-toddler and transition classes.
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Northbrook Community Synagogue
Adas Yehuda V'Shoshana
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NorthShore University HealthSystem
Prenatal, preconception and pediatric genetic counseling.
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Northwest Suburban Chabad
16296 W. Aptakisic Road Prairie View IL 60069 (847) 808-7770 (847) 808-0770 [email protected] http://www.nwschabad.org Rabbi Shmuel Katz False 0342
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Northwestern Hillel (Abel and Judy Friedman Center for Jewish Life at the Louis and Saerree Fiedler Hillel at Northwestern University)
Hillel is the center of Jewish life at Northwestern and the catalyst for Jewish expression of all kinds. Hillel has a rich and storied history here at Northwestern, but our mission remains timeless: we work to inspire Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, and we strive to create meaningful experiences that enable our students to explore their Jewish identity while they try to figure out for themselves what it means to be human and what kind of a human being they want to be. All of this while they try to figure out how to enrich the Jewish community at Northwestern, the campus community, and the world beyond.
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Northwestern University (The Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies)
The Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies is the umbrella framework for the Jewish Studies Program and the Israel Studies Group at Northwestern University. In this capacity, the Center sponsors academic lectures, conferences, colloquia, symposia, performances and other events for campus and public audiences; coordinates the curricula and other academic affairs of Jewish Studies and Israel Studies; supports scholarly research; hosts visiting scholars and post-doctoral fellows.
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Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics
The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics provides educational resources related to hereditary cancers and genetic disorders more common among individuals of Jewish descent. We work closely with community members, clergy, healthcare professionals, and partner organizations to raise awareness of these issues and available support options, including our own low-to-no cost genetic counseling and genetic screening programs. The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics is a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago/Jewish United Fund and is supported in part by the Michael Reese Health Trust.
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NS Beth El Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop
Your resource for beautiful Judaica and gifts; everything to enhance your Jewish home. Beautiful array of gifts for lifecycle milestones, from baby blankets, tallitot, and yads to groom’s glass and shard keepsakes; unique items from Israel artisans - kiddush cups, candlesticks, mezuzot and jewelry. Wedding and b’nai mitzvot registries; hostess gifts for holidays and special occasions. Whatever your gift-giving need, we’re your North Shore resource.