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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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Sarah Palmer – Doula
Sarah Palmer provides trusted birth support and childbirth education that empower expectant and new parents through compassionate, evidence-based doula care. In addition to birth support—which can include planned cesareans, medicated birth, and unmedicated birth—Sarah supports clients through fertility journeys, miscarriage and loss, and abortion care. She meets clients where they are and supports a wide range of needs without judgment, offering a calm, grounded presence during vulnerable moments. In addition to doula care, Sarah offers resources and guidance on incorporating Jewish ritual into reproductive healthcare, including mikvah rituals, brit milah, and naming ceremonies.
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Sheldon Weiss, MD
Mohel Chicago IL 317-201-5510 [email protected] Sheldon Weiss, MD 30+ Years experience.Trained ObGyn. cRc Certified. Available for city, suburbs or Northwest Indiana brit milah. None false
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Selling Skyline
Compass 55 E. Erie Street Suite C-1 Chicago IL 60611 312-672-2641 [email protected] http://www.sellingskyline.com Lacie Defraties Downtown Chicago Jewish brokers, helping the Jewish community, move, rent, buy or sell in the city. We donate 10% of proceeds
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Sharsheret
Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting Jewish women and their families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Our mission is to offer a community of support to women, of all Jewish backgrounds, diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources.
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Shaarei Chinuch Day School
A Jewish Montessori day school for ages 3 years old through third grade. We integrate Judaism with the Montessori method to give each child a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience catered to his/her unique strengths and talents. Each child works at their own pace, using specialized hands-on learning materials, with individual instruction from the teachers, in the way that works best for them. Our program includes a comprehensive Judaic and secular curriculum, as well as a special focus on kindness, respect, and care for each other and the world around us. Our unique classroom style fosters self-esteem, confidence, and a love of learning.
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SKETCHPAD
KAHAL creates transformational Jewish experiences for study abroad students. A robust resource and structured support network, KAHAL works with local communities in more than 50 countries and 110 cities around the world, providing Jewish study abroad and exchange students the resources, tools, and personal connections they need to meaningfully engage with local Jewish communities, augment their transformative abroad experience, and deepen their connection to the global Jewish people. Since its founding in 2013, KAHAL has connected more than 4,500 Jewish students to immersive Jewish experiences during their life-changing time abroad. By incorporating Jewish experiences and choices into this transformative environment, KAHAL measurably increases students' attachment to the global Jewish people and increases the likelihood of their long-term Jewish choices.
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Shoshana Russell
Elegant Violinist: Shoshana performs Weddings, Parties, Corporate and life events such as Bridal and Baby Showers, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, ceremonies, cocktail hours, gallery openings, community and senior centers and Simchas. From Classical music to Traditional Hebrew melodies to Rock, Pop and Broadway. Also specializes in Israeli, Gypsy, Russian, Polish and European melodies. Will travel to perform in Chicago and Suburbs and Milwaukee.
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Shir Tikvah
A Conservative and Reform Jewish religious congregation serving the South Suburbs of Chicago providing clergy to conduct religious services, social events, and educational programs.
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Skokie Cteen
Skokie Cteen aims to transform the sometimes-tumultuous teen years into years of Jewish growth and self-discovery. We offer creative and educational programs including weekly meetings, monthly Shabbat dinners, and occasional trips, as well as opportunities to volunteer and do for others. Cteen is a place for kids to relax and connect with one another while experiencing Judaism in a relevant and stimulating fashion. Cteen engages teens in charitable and humanitarian projects, and helps them realize the special joy and satisfaction which comes from giving. CTeen increases Jewish awareness and pride, and helps our youth appreciate the richness of our beautiful traditions. By building strong relationships and fostering leadership skills, we are growing the Jewish leaders of tomorrow. Skokie Cteen is for Jewish teens, regardless of affiliation.
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Skokie Chabad Hebrew School
Skokie Chabad Hebrew School offers a warm, welcoming environment to engage children and give them a love for Judaism. No membership required.