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Conservative Organizations

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

Cantors Assembly, Midwest Region
c/o North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park IL 60035 Phone: (847) 432-8900, ext. 226 Fax: (847) 432-9242 Email: lgoller@nssbethel.org URL: http://www.cantors.org Contact: Hazzan Barbara Barnett & Hazzan Benjamin Tisser, Co-Presidents	Association of Conservative hazzanim seeks to preserve and enhance the heritage of Jewish liturgical music.

MERCAZ USA
520 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor New York NY 10018 Phone: 212-533-2061 Email: membership@mercazusa.org URL: http://www.mercazusa.org Contact: Dr Marilyn Lishnoff Wind, President, Sandy Starkman, Chair Membership Committee	Zionist membership organization of the Conservative movement, the voice of Conservative Jewry within the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Zionist Movement and the Jewish National Fund.It supports relgious pluralism in Israel and strengthens the connection between Israel and the Diapora.

Rabbinical Assembly, Midwest Region
c/o Am Yisrael 4 Happ Rd. Northfield IL 60093 Phone: (847) 446-7202 Fax: (312) 606-7136 Contact: Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin	Association of Conservative rabbis.

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)

Central District
601 Skokie Blvd., Suite 205
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: 847-337-6979
Email: mgordon@uscj.org
URL: www.uscj.org
Contact: Mindy Gordon, District Kehilla Relationship Manager

We strengthen kehillot (Jewish communities inside and outside the walls of a synagogue). We are the network that ensures there are thriving centers of Jewish practice across North America, Israel, and beyond that celebrate both tradition and contemporary life. Together, we demonstrate what an authentic and dynamic Judaism looks like, inspire people to be a part of it, and advance its critical role in the world.

Women's League for Conservative Judaism
Central Great Lakes Region 1929 Fieldwood Drive Northbrook IL 60062 Phone: (847) 564-2231 Fax: (847) 564-2271 Email: eschrank@comcast.net URL: http://www.wlcj.org Contact: Edna Schrank, President	Sisterhood support linking 32 Conservative Sisterhoods throughout seven states, including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Northern Indiana.

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The Synagogue Security Council of North America

The Synagogue Security Council of North America is a 501c3 non-profit organization singularly focused on developing effective volunteer first responders within our own communities. SSCNA's mission is to make our synagogues and Jewish institutions safer by providing lifesaving skills and technology to committed community members, helping to cultivate cost-free, capable and effective first responders within every minyan. We do this by providing standardized technology systems, real-time intelligence, training and certification programs to community volunteers, giving them the necessary tools and skills to help prevent or respond to a targeted attack.

Rabbi Shmuel Katz, C.M.

Rabbi Shmuel Katz is a certified Mohel, recognized internationally. Practicing since 2014, he has performed hundreds of circumcisions and procedures across the United States of America, England & Israel.

Rachael's Creations

Handmade, unique Judaica crafted from polymer clay, including mezuzah cases, shabbat candle stick sets, menorahs and seder plates. Pieces are adorned with a variety of elements including wire, beads, stones, mica powders and alcohol inks. Many gifts can be personalized with English or Hebrew letters.