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

A Family Affair

625 Euclid Court
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847) 433-1605
Contact: Lisa Schulkin

Jewish invitations and bar/bat mitzvahs and holiday cards. By appointment only.

A Taste of Judaism

Union for Reform Judaism
Phone: (872) 256-1818
Email: jbwasserman@urj.org
URL: http://www.reformjudaism.org/tasteil
Contact: Joy Wasserman

Curious about Judaism? A Taste of Judaism is designed for you. These three free weekly sessions focus on the modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Sessions are dynamic and interactive; the teachers are engaging and accessible and are open to all of your questions and concerns. Whether you are simply curious about Judaism or are looking to take your next steps on your Jewish journey, you have come to the right place! All are welcome. Program offered at several locations across Chicago and suburbs in the fall, winter, and spring.

A Taste of Torah *

Associated Talmud Torahs
3531 Madison Street
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (773) 973-2828
URL: http://www.att.org
Contact: Mrs. Shayna Rosenberg, Editor

Highlights the parsha of the week.

A Wider Bridge Chicago *

Phone: URL: www.awiderbridge.com/chicago

Dedicated to creating opportunities for LGBTQ people in North America to engage with Israel and its LGBTQ communities. AWB leads missions of LGBTQ leaders to Israel, brings Israeli LGBTQ leaders and artists to programs across the U.S. and Canada, and publishes a daily online magazine exploring the intersections of LGBTQ and Jewish life, in Israel, North America and around the world.

A-BnC Parties and More

113 McHenry Road, Suite 235
Buffalo Grove
IL
60089
Phone: (847) 634 6535
Fax: (847) 634-6453
Email: judy@abncparties.com
URL: http://www.abncparties.com
Contact: Judy

Offers a variety of customized products and services for weddings, Bar/bat mitzvahs and other events. Products include invitations and computer calligraphy, custom centerpieces, balloon decorations, imprinted novelties, accessories, etc.

Academic Scholarships *

JVS Career & Employment
216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 700
Chicago
IL
60606
Phone: 312-673-3444
Email: JVSscholarship@jvschicago.org
URL: http://www.JCFS.org/JVSscholarships

Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish full-time college undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing careers in the helping professions. 

Acheinu Directory

6333 N Troy
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: 773-761-4005
Email: acheinu@thechicagocenter.org
URL: http://www.acheinuchicago.org
Contact: Rivkie Perman

A phone directory of the Jewish community

Adam R. Straus Memorial Mikvah

540 W. Melrose Street
Chicago
IL
60657
Phone: Email: mikvah.asbi@gmail.com
URL: http://www.asbi.org

By appointment only with at least 48 hours advance scheduling.

Adina's Designer Cookies

4020 W. Oakton Street
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: Email: adinascookies@yahoo.com

cRc-certified.

Adult Day Services Deerfield *

CJE SeniorLife
The Friend Center for Memory Care
1601 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield
IL
60015
Phone: (847) 374-0500
Fax: (847) 236-7888
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.weinbergcommunity.net
Contact: Jaclyn Abramson, Manager

Supervised, structured day program for adults with early to moderate-stage Alzheimer's and related dementias. Professional and caring staff who are sensitive to individual needs. Program emphasis on improving quality of life, socialization, and engagement in meaningful programs. Open five days per week with flexible/extendable hours. Transportation available (within parameters) for additional fee. Kosher lunch and snacks served daily. 

Adult Day Services, Traditional Day Services, Asher Alzheimer’s Day Services *

CJE SeniorLife
1015 W. Howard Street
Evanston
IL
60202
Phone: (773) 508-1000 , (847) 492-1400
Fax: (847) 556-8430
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.cje.net
Contact: Melissa Gelfand, Director

Adult Day Services (ADS) offer a supervised, structured program for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment, as well as those who are too frail to be left alone during the day. A group setting maximizes the potential of each participant by promoting autonomy, creativity and self-esteem. Professional staff plans creative activities to stimulate the mind and body. Traditional Day Services enable older adults who are too frail, isolated or lonely to maintain their independence in a dignified manner, while providing peace of mind for their caregivers. The Asher program is a structured, therapeutic program that serves people with early-to mid-stage Alzheimer’s.

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Division of Genetics
1875 Dempster Street, Suite 285
Park Ridge
IL
60068
Phone: (847) 723-7705
Fax: (847) 723-8675
URL: http://www.advocatehealth.com/luth

Genetic testing and counseling.

Affy Tapple

6300 Gross Point Road
Niles
IL
60714
Phone: (847) 588-2900
URL: http://www.affytapple.com

Caramel apples and confections. Only those factory sealed products bearing the cRc logo are certified by the cRc.

Agency Endowment Program *

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
30 S. Wells Street
Suite 3035
Chicago
IL
60606-5056
Phone: (312) 357-4853
Fax: (312) 855-3284
Email: legacy@juf.org
URL: http://www.jufplannedgiving.org
Contact: Steven A. Wander

Offers donors opportunities to establish lifetime or testamentary endowment gifts to benefit any of the 5 participating agencies: CJE SeniorLife; The Hillels of Illinois; Jewish Child and Family Services; JCC Chicago; and Mt. Sinai Hospital. All commitments to the Agency Endowment Foundations are recognized as gifts to The Centennial Campaign.

Agudath Benevolent Society

Agudath Israel of Illinois
3542 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 279-8400
Fax: (773) 279-9571
Contact: N. Bogen

Arranges funerals in strict adherence to Jewish law. Free plot in the "Shomrei Shabbos Only" section of the society's cemetery; full family coverage; plots in Israel.

Agudath Israel Bikur Cholim Warsaw

3541 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 588-0021
Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst

Orthodox congregation.

Agudath Israel of Illinois

3542 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 279-8400
Fax: (773) 279-9571
Email: info@agudathisrael-il.org

Orthodox social service and advocacy organization serving greater Chicago Jewish community.

Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living

1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe
IL
60022
Phone: 847-835-3232
Email: aitzhayim@gmail.com
URL: https://www.aitzhayim.org
Contact: Todd Jacobs, Executive Director

For thirty-three years Aitz Hayim has been an innovative community making Jewish living inviting and accessible to all who are interested. We believe Jewish thinking is sophisticated, nuanced, and useful in navigating our complex lives and unstable world. We have developed services that are interactive, informal, and open to challenging ideas. Being a lay-driven, non-authoritarian community enables us to own our own Judaism. Studying with scholars, innovative thinkers, or activists who are using their Judaism to change the world gives us depth and insight in directing our energy and commitments. Taking responsibility for each other makes us more caring people. We draw on the liturgy to open up hidden inner feelings, never as rote exercises with responsive readings. Music stimulates personal expression, not passive withdrawal. Whether you are oriented towards being with us for Shabbat, High Holidays, or special events, the Aitz Hayim path will fill your head and your heart.

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School *

Associated Talmud Torahs
5235 S. Cornell Ave.
Chicago
IL
60615
Phone: 773-493-8880
Fax: 773-493-9377
URL: http://www.akibaschechter.org
Contact: Miriam Kass, Principal

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School provides an excellent secular and Judaic education in Hyde Park to a diverse community of Jewish children from all over Chicagoland. Under the auspices of ATT and Community Foundation for Jewish Education. Early childhood program open to the community and Jewish Day School for Grades 1-8. We pride in teaching children, not subjects; we value Jewish unity, Joyful Judaism and Respect for all Humanity.

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Preschool *

Associated Talmud Torahs
5235 S. Cornell Ave.
Chicago
IL
60615
Phone: 773-493-8880
Fax: 773-493-9377
URL: http://www.akibaschechter.org
Contact: Carla Goldberg, Preschool Director

Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School provides an excellent secular and Judaic education in Hyde Park to a diverse community of Jewish children from all over Chicagoland. Under the auspices of ATT and Community Foundation for Jewish Education. Early childhood program open to the community and Jewish Day School for Grades 1-8. We pride in teaching children, not subjects; we value Jewish Unity, Joyful Judaism, and respect for all humanity.

Alan Avrum Levin

3009 W. Granville
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 251-0243
Email: avrumlevin@hotmail.com

Musician/singer/comedian performing one-man shows. Also one-man band at weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs with Israeli, Chasidic, klezmer, and American music.

Albany Care

901 Maple Ave.
Evanston
IL
60202
Phone: (847) 475-4000
Fax: (847) 475-8316
URL: http://www.albanycare.com

Intermediate care facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals suffering from chronic mental illnesses.

Alberto Mizrahi

Anshe Emet Synagogue
3760 N. Pine Grove Ave.
Chicago
IL
60613
Phone: (773) 868-5111 , (773) 230-2277
Email: amizrahi@ansheemet.org

Cantorial and classical artist in nine languages, including Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Italian, and Greek.

Alden Post-Acute & Transitional Care Centers

4626 Old Orchard Road
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 676-4800
Fax: (847) 676-4860
Email: web@thealdennetwork.com
URL: http://www.thealdennetwork.com

Dedicated to an optimal transition from the hospital, through rehabilitation, to home. As post-acute care leaders, Alden facilities are recognized for their shorter lengths of stay, five-star patient care, minimal re-hospitalization rates, intensive therapy program, highly trained staffs and exceptional customer service. Locations throughout Chicagoland, including several on Chicago's North Shore such as Alden Estates of Skokie Short-Term Orthopedic Recovery Center.

All American Nursing Home

5448 N. Broadway
Chicago
IL
60640
Phone: (773) 334-2224
Fax: (773) 334-0360
Contact: Velencia Strong

Skilled nursing facility.

Allan Kaye Orchestras

5145 W. Fairview
Skokie
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 675-7706
Fax: (847) 699-1993
URL: http://www.allankaye.com
Contact: Allan Kaye

Traditional-contemporary Chasidic, klezmer, Israeli, American music with male vocalists for pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktails, dinner/dance reception.

Alshore House

2840 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago
IL
60625
Phone: (773) 561-2040

Assisted living care and rehab services.

Alzheimer's Association

Greater Illinois Chapter
8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 800
Chicago
IL
60631
Phone: (847) 933-2413 , (800) 272-3900
Fax: (847) 933-2417
Email: gi.chapter@alz.org
URL: http://www.alzheimers-illinois.org
Contact: Melanie Chavin

Voluntary health association dedicated to Alzheimer's research, support, and advocacy. Provides many programs and services for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other, related dementias, as well as their families, care partners, and professionals working in the field of dementia care. Services include a 24:7 Helpline (800) 272-3900, online education and information, support groups, care navigation services, education programs/conferences, safety services, and early stage programming.

Am Shalom

840 Vernon Ave.
Glencoe
IL
60022
Phone: (847) 835-4800
Fax: (847) 835-5204
Email: alatala@amshalom.com
URL: http://www.amshalom.com
Contact: Alyssa Latala

A Reform congregation, engaging, enlightening, embracing and educating our members in ways that build a sense of community, while respecting individual forms of expression and belief. We seek to explore our Jewish roots, awareness and values, and enrich the spiritual lives of our members, while serving humanity through social action.

Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation

4 Happ Road
Northfield
IL
60093
Phone: (847) 446-7215
Fax: (847) 446-7202
Email: info@amyisrael.org
URL: http://www.amyisrael.org
Contact: Nancy Holab Nevins, Executive Director

Conservative congregation.

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

4900 N. Bernard Street
Chicago
IL
60625
Phone: (773) 583-7130
Fax: (773) 583-3929
Email: administrator@ambassador-nursing.com
URL: http://www.ambassador-nursing.com

Skilled nursing facility.

Ameinu-Chicago

Phone: 847-254-8224
Email: kanter18@gmail.com
URL: www.ameinu.net
Contact: Dan Kanter

Committed to peace, social and economic justice, pluralism and the centrality of Israel to the Jewish people. Stands for liberal values and progressive Zionism.

American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU)

Great Lakes Region
2825 N. Wolcott Avenue #L
Chicago
IL
60657
Phone: 312-599-0876
Fax: 847-983-3401
Email: rschneider@aabgu.org
URL: www.aabgu.org

American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion's vision, creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community and sharing the University's expertise locally and around the globe. With some 20,000 students on campuses in Beer-Sheva, Sede Boqer and Eilat in Israel's southern desert, BGU is a university with a conscience, where the highest academic standards are integrated with community involvement, committed to sustainable development of the Negev.

American Conference of Cantors, Inc.

1375 Remington Road
Suite M
Schaumburg
IL
60173
Phone: (847) 781-7800
Fax: (847) 781-7801
Email: rroth@accantors.org
URL: http://www.accantors.org
Contact: Rachel Roth

Professional organization of over 505 ordained or certified cantors. Responsible for raising the professional standards of synagogue musicians, the ACC offers continuing education programs in conjunction with HUC-JIR Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music and professional development opportunities for its members. Members have special expertise in the music of the Jewish people and serve synagogues and communities in pastoral, worship, programming, and educational roles. Sponsors an annual convention and publishes Koleinu, a regular newsletter. Offers placement services to its members and URJ congregations through the Joint Cantorial Placement Commission. Partner of the URJ.

American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation

4411 Bobolink Terrace
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 679-4199
Email: esthermosh@aol.com
URL: http://www.afiwdf.org
Contact: Esther Calamaro

Hosts Israeli disabled veterans each year for a period of rest and rehabilitation, expands ties between Israel and the Chicago Jewish community metropolitan area, and supports Israeli disabled veterans and victims of terror attacks.

American Friends of Magen David Adom

Midwest Region
3175 Commercial Ave.
Suite 101
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: (847) 509-9802 , (888) 674-4871
Fax: (847) 509-9807
Email: midwest@afmda.org
URL: http://www.afmda.org
Contact: Richard Zelin, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, Midwest Region

Magen David Adom is Israel's ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief organization, serving as emergency medical first responders for the state's more than 8 million people. MDA is the only organization mandated by the Israeli government to serve in this role, but it's not a government agency, so it relies on donations.

American Friends of the Hebrew University

Midwest Region
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2020
Chicago
IL
60606
Phone: (312) 329-0332
Fax: (312) 329-0334
Email: midwest@afhu.org
URL: http://www.afhu.org
Contact: Judith Shenkman

Promoting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)

Midwest Regional Office
P.O. Box A3996
Chicago
IL
60690
Phone: (312) 236-8550
Fax: (312) 236-8530
Email: midwstreg@aipac.org
URL: http://www.aipac.org
Contact: Eli Wald, (312) 253-8994

Registered lobbying group for issues affecting U.S./Israel relationships.

American Jewish Artists Club

900 Stonegate Drive
Highland Park
IL
60035-5147
Phone: (847) 293-6425 , (847) 902-1160
Email: nemanjasp7am@gmail.com
URL: www.americanjewishartistsclub.com
Contact: John Wayne

Jewish artists working in various media and thematic subjects; art exhibits, newsletter, lectures, and meetings to discuss issues in the arts. Please contact Shary Costello, membership chair for an application for membership.srbcos3@gmail.com

American Jewish Committee

Chicago Regional Office
Phone: (312) 251-8800
Fax: (312) 251-8815
Email: chicago@ajc.org
URL: https://www.ajc.org/chicago
Contact: Laurence Bolotin, CAE, M.Ed, Executive Director

AJC is the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, with unparalleled access to government officials, diplomats, and other world leaders. Through these relationships and our international presence, AJC is able to impact opinion and policy on the issues that matter most: combating rising anti-Semitism and extremism, defending Israel's place in the world, and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all people. AJC Chicago is the local gateway to this international network. Advocacy opportunites available.

American Jewish Historical Society

15 W. 16th Street
New York
NY
10011
Phone: (212) 294-6160
Fax: (212) 294-6161
Email: rlithgow@ajhs.org
URL: http://www.ajhs.org
Contact: Rachel Lithgow, Executive Director

Fosters awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage, national scholarly resource for research.

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) *

220 East 42nd Street
Suite 400
New York
NY
10017
Phone: (212) 687-6200
Email: info@jdc.org
URL: http://www.jdc.org

Jewish humanitarian assistance organization. Works in more than 70 countries and in Israel to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and provide immediate relief and long-term development support for victims of natural and man-made disasters.

American Jewish Press Association (AJPA)

107 S. Southgate Drive
Chandler
AZ
85226
Phone: (480) 403-4602
Email: info@ajpa.org
URL: http://www.ajpa.org

Non-profit professional association and forum for the English-language Jewish press, to enhance the status of American Jewish journalism.

American Jewish World Service - Chicago

848 Dodge Ave.
Evanston
IL
60202
Phone: (847) 644-0954
Email: thasaklowy@ajws.org
URL: http://www.ajws.org
Contact: Taal Hasak-Lowy

Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, American Jewish World Service works to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world.

American Sephardic Federation

Midwest Chapter
1819 W. Howard St.
Evanston
IL
60202
Phone: (847) 475-7707 , (847) 677-5951
Fax: (847) 475-7067
Contact: Dr. Sol Hasson

Regional office of the umbrella group representing Sephardic congregations and organizations.

American Technion Society

Israel-Institute of Technology
134 N LaSalle St
Suite 2140
Chicago
IL
60602
Phone: (312) 553-2222
Fax: (312) 553-2223
Email: technion.chi@ats.org
URL: http://www.ats.org
Contact: Joy Leff

The American Technion Society supports visionary education and world-changing impact through the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Since 1940, our nationwide supporter network has funded new Technion scholarships, research, labs, and facilities that have helped deliver world-changing contributions and extend Technion education to campuses in three countries. Our investments in the Technion's growth and innovation advance critical research and technologies that serve the State of Israel and the global good.

American Zionist Movement

Chicago Region
P.O. Box 708
Morton Grove
IL
60053
Phone: (847) 363-2507
Email: ghollingsworth@azm.org
URL: http://www.azm.org
Contact: Guy Hollingswoth, President

Umbrella organization of Zionist member groups to strengthen the connection of American Jews with Israel; encourage travel, long-term visits and Aliyah to Israel; and to facilitate dialogue, debate and collective action to further Zionism.

American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago (AICC)

203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago
IL
60601
Phone: 312-858-7174 , 312-858-8197
Fax: 312-346-9603
Email: info@americaisrael.org
URL: http://www.americaisrael.org
Contact: Michael Schmitt

Promoting business between the U.S. and Israel.

Amigo Mobility International

6693 Dixie Highway
Bridgeport
MI
48722
Phone: (800) 821-2710
Email: info@myamigo.com
URL: http://www.myamigo.com

Use your power operated vehicle/mobility scooter on the Sabbath! The Amigo Shabbat satisfies the "no work" Sabbath restriction. With no throttle lever activation by the rider, the module's timing circuit sets the chair into idle motion after a short delay. The Amigo Shabbat provides a halachically-approved mobility vehicle for people to honor the Sabbath. Every Amigo Shabbat unit is individually inspected and certified by a Zomet Institute representative. Discover more at myamigo.com.

Amirim Israel Summer Programs

Young Judaea
575 8th Ave.
11th Floor
New York
NY
10018
Phone: (917) 595-2100
Fax: (646) 649-2422
Email: summer@youngjudaea.org
URL: http://www.youngjudaea.org/amirim

Offers volunteer and internship opportunities in Israel with social action oriented organizations. Four- or eight-week programs for ages 18-27. Includes weekly trips, insightful speakers, social events and learning opportunities.

AMIT

3856B W. Oakton Street
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 677-3800
Fax: (847) 982-0057
Email: amitchicago@amitchildren.org
URL: http://www.amitchildren.org
Contact: Beth Gottesman

Educates more than 28,000 Israeli youth from diverse backgrounds within a framework of religious values and Zionist ideals, incorporating academic and technological studies, through a network of 110 schools, youth villages and other programs in 29 Israeli cities, development towns and communities.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Division of Genetics, Birth Defects and Metabolism
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago
IL
60611
Phone: (312) 227-4000 , (800) 543-7362 (appointments)
URL: http://www.luriechildrens.org

Division of Genetics, Birth Defects and Metabolism provides a full range of services for the diagnosis, counseling and treatment of patients with genetic and congenital disorders.

Anna & Fred Doppelt Base Andersonville *

Please email info@metrochicagohillel.org for address.
Chicago
IL
Phone: 312-829-1595
Email: ravjonathan@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: https://www.metrochicagohillel.org/base-andersonville
Contact: Rav Jonathan Posner

Anna & Fred Doppelt Base Andersonville is one of four Silverstein Base Chicago locations and is located in the heart of Chicago's glorious and delicious Andersonville. Anna & Fred Doppelt Base Andersonville is the home of Rav Jonathan Posner, Hannah Swirnow and their family 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!"

Anshe Emet Synagogue

3751 N. Broadway
Chicago
IL
60613-4104
Phone: (773) 281-1423
Fax: (773) 281-1423
Email: akarp@ansheemet.org
URL: http://www.ansheemet.org
Contact: Amy Karp, Director of Engagement & The Malkin Family Program Director

Conservative congregation.

Anshe Motele Congregation

6520 N. California Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 743-2420
Fax: (773) 202-6690
Email: anshemotele@sbcglobal.net
Contact: Rabbi Alan Abramson

Orthodox congregation.

Anshe Sholom B'nai Israel Congregation

540 W. Melrose Street
Chicago
IL
60657
Phone: (773) 248-9200
Fax: (773) 248-5001
Email: shul@asbi.org
URL: http://www.asbi.org
Contact: Rabbi David Wolkenfeld

A dynamic Modern Orthodox community enriched by unique and diverse backgrounds. We strive to learn, build relationships and positively impact our families and the greater community. Located steps away from the lakefront in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, we engage the modern world while treasuring Halacha and tradition.

Anshe Tikvah Synagogue

P.O. Box 2455
Northbrook
IL
60065
Phone: (847) 917-7726
Email: robjury@anshetikvah.org
URL: http://www.anshetikvah.org
Contact: Cantor Rabbi Rob Jury

A progressive egalitarian and spiritually welcoming community. Meets at Hawthorne Learning Center, 200 Glendale Street, Wheeling.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) *

Greater Chicago/Upper Midwest Region
120 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1150
Chicago
IL
60603
Phone: 312-533-3939
Email: chicago-adl@adl.org
URL: www.chicago.adl.org

Fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, securing justice and fair treatment for all. With an array of educational, legislative, diplomatic, and interfaith initiatives, ADL acts as an important resource for the community at large.

Antonia Spitzer Jewish Library

Agudath Israel of Illinois
Phone: (773) 279-8400
Fax: (773) 279-9571
Contact: Rabbi Yitzchok Bider

Currently closed for construction at new location. A full service Jewish library with more than 6,000 books on all topics and for all ages. Jewish games and informational computer section. Jewish video viewing area. Special cookbook and magazine sections.

Arie Crown Hebrew Day School *

Associated Talmud Torahs
4600 W. Main Street
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 982-9191
Fax: (847) 982-9525
Email: rabbisamber@ariecrown.org
URL: http://www.ariecrown.org
Contact: Rabbi Eli Samber, Principal

A state-accredited Orthodox Day School with divisions for boys and girls. Preschool, age 3; nursery, age 4; kindergarten, age 5; and grades one to eight.

Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Early Childhood Pre-School *

4915 Conrad Sreet
Skokie
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 908-7977
Fax: (847) 982-9525
Email: earlychildhood@ariecrown.org
URL: http://www.ariecrown.org/school/earlychildhood

Pre-nursery and nursery.

Arthur M. Feldman Judaica Gallery

465 Roger Williams Ave.
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847) 748-8123
Email: info@amfeldman.com
URL: http://www.arthurfeldmangallery.com

Special Judaica and appraisals. Antique, vintage and contemporary ritual items; fine art; photography; books on Jewish art.

Artists of Note

2430 Prairie Ave.
Evanston
IL
60201
Phone: (630) 557-2742
Email: jmurdock@artistsofnote.com
URL: http://www.marilynprice.com
Contact: Joann Murdock/Marilyn Price

Storyteller and puppeteer: performances, workshops, writing, and presentations.

Arts Judaica

6030 N Sheridan Rd.
1907
Chicago
IL
60660
Phone: (773) 724-1554
Email: artsjudaica@gmail.com
Contact: Contact: Elayne LeTraunik

Arts Judaica is the only Chicago theater company that produces live theater that emphasizes Jewish history, culture and heritage. Arts Judaica uses its programming to fight antisemitism, hate and bullying.

ARZA The Reform Israel Fund

Central District
1121-D Lake Cook Road
Deerfield
IL
60015
Phone: (847) 239-6974
Fax: (847) 509-0970
Email: mdodinval@arza.org
URL: http://www.arza.org
Contact: Marlene Dodinval

The Israel voice of the Reform Movement in the United States. Seeks to make Israel fundamental to the sacred lives and Jewish identities of Reform Jews. ARZA champions and supports activities that help build an inclusive and democratic Israeli society.

Asher Library *

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
610 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago
IL
60605
Phone: (312) 322-1700
Email: resources@spertus.edu
URL: http://www.spertus.edu

Spertus Institute's Asher Library offers more than 110,000 volumes of Jewish-interest fiction and non-fiction, a wide-ranging collection of journals, the Targ Music Collection of international and historic Jewish recordings, and a well-stocked film library. Computer workstations provide access to Spertus Institute's Feinberg eCollection and other exclusive online resources, and a comfortable space is available for viewing or listening to selections from the a/v collections. The library is open to the public Sunday 12-4 pm, Monday 10 am-6 pm, and Wednesday 10 am-4 pm. Spertus students and members may borrow books, DVDs, CDs, and enjoy at-home access to a rich array of online resources, including ebooks, reference sources, and full-text databases providing instant access to over 77,000 classic Jewish texts and some 9,000 journals.

Ashira Orchestra

915 Shermer Road
Northbrook
IL
60065
Phone: (847) 559-0900
Email: info@cagenmusic.com
URL: http://www.cagenmusic.com/entertainment/ashira/
Contact: Don Cagen

Contemporary and traditional Chasidic, Israeli, klezmer, and American music. Weddings and events Chicago and nationwide. Vocalists available from Chicago, New York and Israel.

Associated Talmud Torahs (ATT) *

3531 Madison Street
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax: (773) 973-6666
URL: http://www.att.org
Contact: Rabbi Phil Karesh

The Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago (ATT) supports the Chicagoland Orthodox Jewish Day Schools and students by providing direct resources to its schools, professional development for its teachers and a myriad of programs and services for its students to provide all students with the best learning experience possible. Partners with Jewish United.

Association for Torah Advancement

Shatnez Laboratory
6405 N. California Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 764-4488 , (773) 715-7780
Fax: (773) 764-4489

A shatnez laboratory that tests to ensure that wool and linen, in accordance with Jewish law, are not mixed together in garments. Other testing locations are: Ralph Tailors, 2727 West Touhy Avenue; Jefferson Valet, 6022 North Keystone; Star Cleaners, 3704 Dempster; and Suits 20/20, 7651 North Caldwell.

Association of Descendants of the Shoah-Illinois (ADSI)

Formerly Association of Children of Holocaust Survivors
P.O. Box 1544
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (773) 931-6899
Email: primary247@aol.com
URL: http://www.adsillinois.org
Contact: Larry Schwartz

Programs and events for descendants of Holocaust survivors.

Association of Jewish Libraries

9056 Tamara Terrace
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 982-0268

A professional organization of librarians representing libraries with large Judaic collections.

Atrium Health Care Center

1425 W. Estes Ave.
Chicago
IL
60626
Phone: (773) 973-4780
Fax: (773) 973-1895
Email: info@atriumhealthcare.com
URL: http://www.atriumhealthcare.com
Contact: Ron Silver

Skilled nursing facility.

Avenue of the Righteous

840 Vernon Ave.
Glencoe
IL
60022
Phone: (847) 835-4800
Contact: Rabbi Harold Kudan

Chicago-area counterpart to Israel's Avenue of the Righteous Gentiles, with its own Avenue at the Evanston Civic Center. Emphasis on education and public awareness.

Avinnovation Consulting LLC

733 Alsace Court
Buffalo Grove
IL
60089
Phone: (224) 279-1284
Email: service@avinnovation.net
URL: http://www.avinnovation.net
Contact: Aviel Vaisler

Consulting, development and instruction of education technology programs for Jewish schools and educational organizations. Business analysis, consulting, project management and operations optimization for Jewish non-profits and small businesses. Brokerage of business relationships between Israeli technology companies and U.S. partners and distributors, especially in the Greater Chicago area.

Aviv Catering

1145 Bette Lane
Glenview
IL
60025
Phone: (847) 904-7250
Email: avivcatering@ymail.com
URL: http://www.avivcatering.com
Contact: Rafael Masok

Kosher certified.

Avodah

4007 N Ravenswood
Ste. B
Chicago
IL
60647
Phone: 773-649-6141
Email: lgreenblum@avodah.net
URL: http://www.avodah.net
Contact: Leah Greenblum, Chicago Community Director

Avodah engages the Jewish community in social and economic justice work by training future Jewish leaders who will stay in the fight for justice for life. In our flagship program, the Jewish Service Corps, we place young adults 21-26 from across the United States at leading anti-poverty nonprofits, where they spend a year combating the causes and effects of poverty. Our Corps Members live together and learn together in a supportive, pluralistic community at the crossroads of social activism and Jewish life. Meanwhile, the Justice Fellowship brings together early-career professionals who are working to address social and economic injustice. Fellows spend nine months engaging in cutting-edge programming that examines methods of social change, Jewish life, and the powerful intersections between the two. Finally, Avodah engages the wider community through a variety of educational programs executed in collaboration with our local partners.

Israel ParaSport Center *

One Northfield Plaza, Suite 300
Northfield
IL
60093
Phone: 847-441-2652
Email: jennifer.flink@afiscd.org
URL: www.afiscd.org
Contact: Jennifer Flink

The Israel ParaSport Center (formerly, the American Friends of Israel Sport Center for the Disabled) is committed to providing ongoing financial support to The Center in Israel, empowering children and youth with physical disabilities from all backgrounds to participate in physical and psychological rehabilitation through sports in order to attain the goal of leading productive and successful lives in Israeli society. 

Rabbi Adam Epstein

6320 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: (713) 504-1786
Email: mohelofchicago@gmail.com
URL: http://www.mohelofchicago.com

American Board of Ritual Circumcision certified. 100% kosher, no clamps or injections, sterile equipment.

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