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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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Silverstein Base Lincoln Park
Silverstein Base Lincoln Park is the home of Rav Sarah Mulhern, Rav William Friedman, and Liana, Shimon and Aryeh Mulhern-Friedman (aka the Friedherns). At Base LNCLN, we are working to create a special space where you can build a deeper relationship with others and with your heritage. Some stuff we do: delicious sacred meals, raucous discussion, invigoration Torah- and service-learning, and soulful singing. Wherever you are coming from and wherever you are going we can’t wait to connect. Silverstein Base Chicago is made possible through generous support from the Silverstein Family, Crown Family Philanthropies, Judy and Abel z”l Friedman, Anonymous, and JUF’s Breakthrough Fund.
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Sima Miller
Sings Yiddish, Israeli, Ladino, and Russian songs, American show tunes.
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Simcha Link
An introduction service for Orthodox Jewish singles; by appointment only.
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Simon Wiesenthal Center
Global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism, hate and terrorism, promotes human rights and dignity, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust for future generations.
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Simply Simchas
Kosher catering for hotels, homes, and synagogues. KOF-K-certified.
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Sinai Health System
California at 15th St. Chicago IL 60608 (773) 542-2000 (773) 257-6208 [email protected] http://www.sinai.org False 0661
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Sinai Preschool
Preschool and Parent-Tot classes 0-5 years old. NAEYC accredited preschool for children 2-5 years old. Optional early care,enrichment classes and extended day.
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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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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.
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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 Eruv Committee
Inspection and operation of Skokie Eruv.
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Skokie Mikvah
Women only.
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Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue
Mechitza Minyan 8825 N. East Prairie Rd. Skokie IL 60076 (847) 674-3473 (847) 674-3488 [email protected] http://www.svaj.org Rabbi Sam Biber, Rabbii Gerald Teller False 0427
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Skokie Women’s Tefillah Group
Providing all women of the community an additional avenue of prayer and spirituality within the bounds of Halacha. Meets one Shabbat morning each month for davening, Torah reading and learning. Meets on Purim for Megillah reading.
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Slice of Life
Vegetarian and dairy cuisine; drop-off catering and party room. cRc-certified.
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Smoked Fish Productions
A comedian performing one woman shows.
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Solange Sior
A vocalist in show tunes, opera, pop, and Jewish songs.
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SPARK – Teen Camp
Four-week overnight camp located in Marshall, IN. Open to girls completing 10th and 11th grade. Additional limited staff support positions available for girls completing 12th grade, at a discounted price.
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Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
Offers learning opportunities that are rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all. Offerings are designed to enable personal growth, train future leaders, and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life. Graduate programs and professional workshops are offered in the Chicago area, in select locations across North America, in Israel, and through distance learning. Public programs including films, speakers, seminars, concerts, and exhibits are offered at the Institute's Michigan Avenue facility, in the Chicago suburbs, and online.
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Springfield Jewish Federation
2815 Old Jacksonville Road #103A Springfield IL 62704 (217) 787-7223 (217) 787-7413 (212) 787-7470 [email protected] http://www.shalomspringfield.org Gloria Schwartz, Executive Director False 0931
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Starr Kosher Catering
80-seat banquet hall on site. Off-site catering drop-off. cRc-certified. Both meat and dairy available.
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Steppin’ Out Adventures
Outdoor adventure travel company that focuses on activity to create experiences. The largest division, Jewish Singles Travel, offers adventures throughout the world, from beach getaways to ski trips to Africa Safaris. Do Good Adventures (www.dogoodadventures.com) is a division for the Jewish community where the trips incorporate elements of service work while exploring the world or your own backyard.
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Stewart Figa
Vocalist in Yiddish theater music.
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Stories by Stuhlman
Jewish storyteller.
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STORM Interactive Entertainment
Incorporating the talents of live musicians, vocalists, percussionists, and cirque performers into the mix of DJs, MCs and Interactive Dancers. STORM is for those who want something out of the ordinary! Part of the Carey Smolensky Productions family of companies for simchas and corporate events locally, nationally and globally.
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Storyteller Susan Stone
Award-winning storyteller shares Jewish folklore, Chasidic and personal tales at schools, festivals, services and simchas. Susan tells stories to enlighten, entertain and illuminate the human condition. Performances, workshops, for adults and families. Most recently she has been featured at festivals in Warsaw, Lodz, and Lublin, Poland. Funny, poignant and mystical. She also performs with a Muslim and a Christian Woman in a show called: "Sisters of Story" www.sistersofstory.weebly.com Funding can be provided from the IL Arts Council.
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Studios of Lee Loebman
Ketubot, paper cutting, lithographs.
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Sunset Memorial Lawns Cemetery
Exclusively Jewish sections.
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Supporting Foundations
A flexible charitable giving program that allows donors to participate actively in deciding how these resources will benefit our community. A separate charitable corporation or trust, a Supporting Foundation obtains the tax status of a public charity by a
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Swartzberg House
100 apartments. Head of household must be 62 years or older and entire household must meet HUD Section 8 income requirements. Social services and activities provided. Transportation through CJE’s Shalom Bus Services is available for residents.
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Sweet Margy
Hand-dipped, gourmet toffee. Available throughout the greater Chicago area at many fine foods stores. cRc-certified.
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Swissotel Chicago
Kosher catering by Danziger. cRc-certified.
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Syd Lieberman
A storyteller: telling folk tales, short stories, and original pieces.
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Synagogue F.R.E.E.
2935 W. Devon Ave. Chicago IL 60659 (773) 274-5123 http://www.obshina.com Rabbi Shmuel Notik, Executive Director None false
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Synagogue-Federation Commission
The Commission was established to create an ongoing dialogue and enhance the working relationship among congregations, the denominational movements and the Jewish Federation with the objective of strengthening the Jewish community of metropolitan Chicago.