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* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.

Chicago YIVO Society

141 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1910 A
Chicago
IL
60604
Phone: (312) 408-9493
Fax: (312) 408-9462
URL: http://www.chicagoyivo.org
Contact: Jacob Morowitz, President

Local affiliate of YIVO Institute for Jewish Research: public programs on Yiddish language, culture, and history; Yiddish reading circle; scholarships in Yiddish studies.

Hebrew Language Society

Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: 847-665-9051
Email: info@hebrewlanguagesociety.org
URL: http://www.hebrewlanguagesociety.org
Contact: Tamar Berman

Hebrew Language Society works to increase knowledge, awareness and use of the Hebrew language in social and cultural contexts. We offer virtual and in-person classes in Hebrew and Israeli music, Hebrew conversation groups, and cultural events. We strive to introduce our participants to the best of Israeli culture, overcoming language barriers and sharing what we love and value in the language, culture and people of Israel. 

Say it in Hebrew! *

JCC Chicago
Phone: (847) 763-3627
Email: aashkenazi@jccchicago.org
URL: http://www.jccchicago.org/hebrew
Contact: Abby Ashkenazi

Connect to Israel and Jewish culture by learning the everyday language spoken in Israel so that is practical, relevant and effective for real life. Students are immersed in a Hebrew speaking setting in small classes with fellow learners of similar language proficiency. Multiple levels of instruction at three sites across the Chicago area.

The Sidney & Frances Avner Torah Learning Center of Northbrook

2548 Jasper Court, Suite 201
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: (847) 272-7255
Fax: (847) 272-3677
Email: rabbikarsh@torahlearningcenter.com
URL: http://www.torahlearningcenter.com
Contact: Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh

Weekly study groups, parent/child discussion groups, classes and workshops, Hebrew and Judaism classes, international lecturers and more.

Yiddish Services

8914 N. Central Park
Evanston
IL
60203-1815
Phone: (847) 675-3335
Fax: (847) 675-0224
Contact: Dr. Khane-Faygl (Anita) Turtletaub

Translations, lessons and classes, lectures, Yiddish proverbs, Jewish humor.

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Base Logan Square

Base Logan Square is located on the Westside of Chicago in Logan Square, and it is the home of Rav Moshe, Ariana, and their toddler, Toviah. Rav Moshe invites you, your friends, and family to come have lively discussions, laugh, learn Torah, creatively express yourself, eat delicious vegetarian food, have good drinks, and dive deep into the wonders of our shared Tradition through meaning making and community. Rav Moshe and Ariana hope our home will be a place where they can create a pluralistic Jewish community together, deepen relationships, and feel at home with each other, within Judaism, and in their home! 

 

Silverstein Base Chicago is made possible through generous support from the Silverstein Family, Crown Family Philanthropies, Judy & Abel Friedman, Anonymous, and JUF's Breakthrough Fund. 

 

Anna & Fred Doppelt Base Andersonville

Anna & Fred Doppelt Base Andersonville is the home of Jonathan Posner, Hannah Swirnow and their family located in the heart of Chicago's glorious and delicious Andersonville and they can't wait to get to know you.

Rav Jonathan and Hannah love hosting people for meals, learning, and lively discussions that they believe forms the bedrock of any strong community. Rav Jonathan and Hannah seek to help you feel at home and find your place among the Jewish People and in Jewish Tradition. Says Rav Jonathan, "If you're on a path, we'll walk along with you, if you need a path, we'll clear one together, and if you're at the door, we'll help you through it!"
 
Silverstein Base Chicago is made possible through generous support from the Silverstein Family, Crown Family Philanthropies, Judy & Abel Friedman, Anonymous, and JUF's Breakthrough Fund.

Eliana Melmed Photography

Hi, I'm Eliana, a full-time Jewish wedding & family photographer who travels around the country to photograph simchas! My work has been featured in Smashing the Glass, Chicago Style Weddings, CHI thee WED, Modern Luxury Weddings and more. The best way to learn more is to check out my website or follow along on Instagram, instagram.com/@elianamelmedphoto.