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* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the
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Rabbi Chaim Twerski
6542 N. Christiana Ave. Lincolnwood IL 60712 Phone: (847) 679-3052 Email: chaimtw@gmail.com	Sofrim.

Rabbi Dovid Zucker
6630 N. Mozart St. Chicago IL 60645 Phone: (773) 761-0212	Sofrim.

Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki
Chicago IL Phone: 847-508-1436 Email: mohelchicago@gmail.com URL: http://www.chicagomohel.net	Rabbi Slavaticki is a highly experienced Mohel who has performed numerous circumcisions over the years. He is known for his expertise, professionalism, and compassionate care for both the baby and the family.

Rabbi Mordecai Tarkieltaub
2857 W. Pratt Blvd. Chicago IL 60645 Phone: (773) 251-4529 , (773) 761-4878 Email: bestbris@yahoo.com	Listed with Agudath Israel, cRc, and USCJ, as a mohel bris for adults, children and infants. Practicing for over 35 years.

Rabbi Phil Karesh
Phone: (773) 877-2247 Email: philkaresh@chicagomilah.com URL: http://www.chicagomilah.com Contact: Rabbi Phil Karesh, Certified Mohel, M. Ed.

Rabbi Roy Vey
Phone: (815) 541-2692 Email: rabbiroyvey@gmail.com Contact: Tony Invergo	Comedy and Illusion for almost any occasion.

Rabbi Samuel Biber
2823 W. Fargo Ave. Chicago IL 60645 Phone: (773) 450-5160 , (773) 465-7922 Email: sbiber@sbcglobal.net	Listed with CRC and Agudath Israel.

Rabbi Shaoul Hamaoui
3547 Arcadia Street Evanston IL 60203 Phone: (773) 621-0051 Email: shaoulhamaoui@gmail.com URL: http://www.koshercircumcisions.com Contact: Rabbi Shaoul Hamaoui, Certified Mohel, M. Ed.	Listed with CRC.

Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst
6100 N. Drake Ave. Chicago IL 60659 Phone: (773) 539-4241	Listed with Agudath Israel.

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.

Rachael's Creations
Phone: 847-226-5032 Email: rachaelscreations1984@Gmail.com URL: http://www.rachaelscreations.com Contact: Rachael Gross	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.

Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
1550 Bishop Court Mount Prospect IL 60056 Phone: (847) 685-9900 , (888) 707-2462 Email: jokazaki@rainbowhospice.org URL: http://www.rainbowhospice.org Contact: Jeff Okazaki	Provides caring and compassionate services to people with serious illness and their families. For more than 31 years, Rainbow has been a non-profit, community-based organization serving all of Chicagoland. In addition, Rainbow Hospice provides extensive bereavement services including the Good Mourning program for children, all free of charge to hospice families.

Ramah Day Camp *

Operated by Camp Ramah in Wisconsin
65 E. Wacker Place
Suite 1200
Chicago
IL
60601
Phone: (312) 606-9316
Fax: (312) 606-7136
Email: info@ramahday.com
URL: http://www.ramahday.com
Contact: Lori Stark

Offers a fun, enriching and nurturing summer experience in a Jewish context. Campers enjoy swimming, arts & crafts, nature, drama, music, cookouts, sports, field trips and more! Small groups and a mature professional staff provide a warm and welcoming environment in which Judaism and Hebrew are seamlessly blended with daily activities. Children entering grades kindergarten through six can enroll for a full eight-week session or one of two four-week sessions. Transportation from Lakeview and suburban areas is provided and included in fees. Scholarships available.Camp location: 98 W. Hintz Road Wheeling, IL 60090

Ravinia Tutors

Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: 847-579-9450
Email: tamar@raviniatutors.com
URL: http://www.raviniatutors.com
Contact: Tamar Berman

Ravinia Tutors provides online and in person educational services to students of all ages. All teaching is provided 1:1 or in small groups. We take pride in our ability to adapt our instruction to the unique needs and interests of every student. Our subject areas include: Hebrew (Modern and Biblical) Dutch English (ESL and ELL) Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Preparation Computer Programming Office Software Music Theory Vocal Performance Mathematics Our Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah preparation program is comprehensive and includes: Reading Hebrew Torah and Haftarah trope The specifics of the student's Parashah and Haftarah Many tips that will ensure a positive and unforgettable Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience. No prior knowledge of Hebrew required.

REACH – Resources for Educational Achievement, Collaboration and Health Serving Chicagoland Jewish Day Schools *

3531 Madison Street
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: 224-601-6020
Email: jgordon@reachchicago.org
Contact: Julie Gordon

Helps Jewish day schools to meet children's academic, social-emotional, and health needs, so that children with different learning styles, abilities, challenges and special needs can access a Jewish education that reflects their parents' values. Providing resources and services at individual schools, developing systems and protocols, and providing affordable assessments and consultations, REACH helps school staff to meet students' needs. REACH is a partnership between ATT and JFMC. PLEASE NOTE: Parents interested in REACH should contact their school's principal.

Refoenu Health Care Society
6333 N. Troy Ave. Chicago IL 60659 Phone: (773) 761-4005 Email: office@thechicagocenter.org Contact: Rabbi Yisroel Matzliach	Medical referrals and advocacy. Provides cab and pharmacy services on Shabbat and Yom Tov for those needing immediate medical care.

Reform Cantors of Chicago
c/o Temple Beth-El 3610 Dundee Road Northbrook IL 60062 Phone: (847) 205-9982 Email: cantor@templebeth-el.org Contact: Cantor Faryn Kates Rudnick, President	Chicago area members of the American Conference of Cantors.

REFUGE: Stories of the Selfhelp Home
Phone: (312) 927-0490 Email: ethanbensinger@gmail.com URL: http://storiesofselfhelp-film.com Contact: Ethan Bensinger	A highly acclaimed documentary that explores the lives of Holocaust survivors and refugees from Chicago and tells the story of a community here that has given refuge to more than 1,000 victims of Nazi persecution from Central Europe. Director Ethan Bensinger is available for programs. Accompanying educational curriculum. No charge to community organizations and schools.

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior St. Chicago IL 60611 Phone: (312) 908-6000 Fax: (312) 908-4300	Inpatient and outpatient medical and rehabilitation services for children and adults with neurological and orthopedic disabilities.

Reproductive Genetics Innovations
2910 Macarthur Blvd. Northbrook IL 60062 Phone: (847) 400-1515 Fax: (847) 400-1516 Email: info@rgipgd.com URL: http://www.rgipgd.com	Pre-implantation diagnosis for chromosomal and genetic disorders, including those common among Ashkenazi Jews.

Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC)
564 W. Randolph Street, Suite 200 Chicago IL 60661 Phone: (312) 646-2571 Fax: (312) 646-2501 Email: jwynes@rjchq.org URL: http://www.rjchq.org Contact: Jeremy Wynes, Midwest Regional Director	Fosters and enhances ties between the American Jewish-community and Republican decision-makers.

Research Training Internship (RTI) *
Jewish United Fund 30 S. Wells Street Suite 5035 Chicago IL 60606 Phone: (312) 444-2802 Email: teens@juf.org URL: http://www.juf.org/teens/rti_about.aspx Contact: Rebecca Birger	A selective 10-month paid internship where high school-aged girls will learn University-level research skills as tools for social change. Interns will be paid a stipend for their work, and will have opportunities to present their findings to Jewish community leaders in a variety of settings.

Residential Supports *
CILA Homes for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Chicago IL 60645 Phone: 855-275-5237 (855-ASK-JCFS) Email: ask@jcfs.org URL: http://www.jcfs.org	Residential Supports provides support, assistance and training in community settings for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. CILA, Home Based Waiver and private funding accepted.

Response for Teens *
JCFS Chicago Seigle Building 5140 Golf Rd Skokie IL 60077 Phone: 847-676-0078 Email: responsecounseling@jcfs.org URL: http://www.jcfs.org/response	As part of the JCFS family of services, Response for Teens partners with community organizations to provide outreach, leadership skills development, sexual health education and therapeutic counseling that supports teens as they face challenges such as cyberbullying, depression, anxiety and addiction.

Ridgelawn-Beth El Cemetery
5736 N. Pulaski Road Chicago IL 60659 Phone: (847) 673-1584	Exclusively Jewish, serving all Jewish traditions.

Road Scholar, formerly Elderhostel *

JCC Chicago
Administrative Office
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: (224) 406-9233
Fax: (847) 205-9350
URL: http://www.jccchicago.org/travel

JCC offers a variety of multi-day programs with a focus on Chicago. Each program provides an opportunity for stimulating and interesting experiences and discussions, enriched by the insight of expert docents and the company of fellow lifelong learners. Past programs have included Signature City Chicago, A Taste of Chicago's Food History, Beautiful Music at Ravinia, Theatre in Chicago, and City Highlights Weekend. Road Scholar programs offer adults 55+ affordable, short-term vacation opportunities designed to be both educationally and culturally stimulating and socially gratifying. Program fees include Road Scholar educational sessions, accommodations, entertainment and most meals.

Robert's Fish Market
2916 W. Devon Ave. Chicago IL 60659 Phone: (773) 761-3424 URL: http://robertsfishmarket.com	Kosher fish market. cRc certified.

Robineau Residence *

CJE SeniorLife
7550 N. Kostner Ave.
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (773) 508-1000 , (847) 675-8580
Fax: (847) 675-8591
Email: info@cje.net
URL: http://www.cje.net
Contact: Dorothy Levant, Manager

Designed for 24 older adults, is located in a residential neighborhood and offers private rooms and bathroom arranged in suites around living rooms with kitchens. Residents enjoy group activities, meals, transportation, excursions and 24-hour staff. Applicants must be 62 years or older and qualify for subsidized housing under the provisions of HUD's Section 8 program. Service coordinator on site. Transportation through CJE's Shalom Bus Services is available for residents.

Rochelle Zell Jewish High School *

1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield
IL
60015
Phone: (847) 470-6700
Fax: (847) 324-3701
Email: tigers@rzjhs.org
URL: http://www.rzjhs.org
Contact: Tony Frank, Head of School and Riv Lynch, Director of Admissions

Co-ed, college-preparatory high school committed to academic excellence that has served the Chicagoland Jewish community since 2001. The mission of Rochelle Zell Jewish High School is to create a culture that inspires students to think critically and achieve their full potential, while preparing them to live Judaism as responsible and involved citizens in the modern world. Offers a comprehensive education, which includes exceptional general and Jewish students programs, supplemented by strong athletic and fine arts programs, and numerous extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities. Committed to making education affordable through tuition assistance.

Rohr Chabad Center of Glenview
701 Harlem Ave. Glenview IL 60025 Phone: (847) 910-1738 Email: chabad@chabadofglenview.com URL: http://www.chabadofglenview.com Contact: Rabbi Yishaya Benjaminson & Mrs. Sara Benjaminson, Co-Directors

Rohr Chabad House at UIC
1074 W. Polk Street Chicago IL 60607-3415 Phone: (312) 733-1383 Email: chabaduic@gmail.com URL: http://www.chabaduic.com Contact: Rabbi Bentzion Shemtov

Rohr Jewish Center-Chabad At U of C & Hyde Park
5700 S. Woodlawn Ave. Chicago IL 60637 Phone: (773) 995-8672 Email: chabad@uchicago.edu URL: http://www.chabaduchicago.com Contact: Rabbi Yossi Brackman

Romanian Kosher Sausage Co.
7200 N. Clark Street Chicago IL 60626 Phone: (773) 761-4141 URL: http://www.romaniankoshersausage.com	Delicatessen, fresh meats, poultry. Glatt kosher. OU-certified.

Roosevelt University *
Metro Chicago Hillel 924 S. Morgan Street Chicago IL 60607 Phone: (312) 829-1595 Email: evan@metrochicagohillel.org URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org Contact: Evan Richter, Jewish Life Associate

Rosehill Cemetery
5800 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago IL 60660 Phone: (773) 561-5940	Nondenominational, with an exclusively Jewish section.

Rosenblum's World of Judaica
9153 Gross Point Road Skokie IL 60077 Phone: (773) 262-1700 , (800) 626-6536 Fax: (773) 262-1930 Email: info@alljudaica.com URL: http://www.alljudaica.com Contact: Joshua Zwelling	Full-service Jewish book/Judaica store.

Rubschlager Baking Corp.
3220 W. Grand Ave. Chicago IL 60651 Phone: (773) 826-1245 URL: http://www.rubschlagerbaking.com	Kosher, parve, specializing in European and cocktail styles. OU-certified.

Ruby Harris Band, Rock Simcha!, The Wavehunters, Segula Orchestras
6645 N. California Ave. Chicago IL 60645 Phone: (773) 465-6565 Email: lectricguitar7@gmail.com URL: http://www.rubyharrismusic.com Contact: Rubin Harris	All styles of music for every occasion with Chicago's top musicians. Visit us at: Facebook: Rock Simcha!

Rush University Medical Center
Genetic Disorders Program 1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 710 Chicago IL 60612 Phone: (312) 942-6298 URL: https://www.rush.edu/services/genetic-disorders-program

Russian Book Buddies *
Jewish United Fund 30 S. Wells Street Chicago IL 60606-5056 Phone: (312) 673-2351 Email: rjd@juf.org URL: http://www.juf.org/rjd/young_families.aspx Contact: Genia Kovelman	Features Jewish-themed arts and crafts and a story time. Designed for Russian-speaking young families with children ages 0–5 and is held in the Russian language. Russian Book Buddies is an initiative of the Russian Jewish Division of JUF in partnership with JUF’s Young Families and PJ Library Chicago.

Russian Jewish Division *

Jewish United Fund
30 S. Wells Street
Chicago
IL
60606-5056
Phone: (312) 673-2351
Email: rjd@juf.org
URL: http://www.juf.org/rjd
Contact: Genia Kovelman

Serves Russian-speaking Jewish young adults between the ages of 18 and 40. RJD's mission is to maintain and increase the outreach to the Russian-speaking Jewish community in the Chicago area while reinforcing Jewish pluralism through the spectrum of Jewish observance. While continuing to tailor to the specific needs of the Russian-speaking Jewish young adult community, Russian Jewish Division utilizes various available resources and serves as a resource and connection to JUF and the Jewish community at large.

Search the Guide:

COMPLETE LIST OF ENTRIES

Browse the complete list:

Ramah Day Camp *

REACH – Resources for Educational Achievement, Collaboration and Health Serving Chicagoland Jewish Day Schools *

Research Training Internship (RTI) *

Residential Supports *

Response for Teens *

Road Scholar, formerly Elderhostel *

Robineau Residence *

Rochelle Zell Jewish High School *

Roosevelt University *

Russian Book Buddies *

Russian Jewish Division *

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