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Mah Tovu Congregation

Ner Tamid Ezra Habonim Egalitarian Minyan
7315 N. Western Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: 773-991-8710
Email: scbuchbinder@gmail.com
URL: www.mahtovu.org
Contact: Susan Buchbinder

An egalitarian Conservative minyan serving the Rogers Park, Westridge, and south Evanston communities. We have Shabbat, holiday, and daily morning minyan along with other events.

NA'AMAT USA

Greater Chicago Council
10024 N. Skokie Blvd.
Suite 224
Skokie
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 675-7275
Fax: (847) 329-7174
Email: office@naamatchicago.org
URL: http://www.naamatchicago.org
Contact: Gerri Madenberg

Strives to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel and the United States. NA'AMAT women act locally, nationally and globally in 11 countries (10 sister countries in addition to Israel), united in belief and in action around issues ranging from religious pluralism to the improvement in the status of women at home and in the workplace, from child well-being to peace in the Middle East, from the ability of single parents and new immigrants to build a life for themselves to the end of domestic violence.

Naale Elite Academy

Free international private Jewish high school
at Yeshivat Shaalvim, Ulpenat Amana, Mosenson, Ayanot, Anieres Nahalal, and more
839 Burton Ave
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: 847-275-6225 , 847-748-8184
Email: naale.cusa@gmail.com
URL: http://www.naale-elite-academy.com
Contact: Gidon Berman

Free international Jewish education at one of seven select high schools in Israel. Secular, traditional, religious, and Haredi families find the best high schools for each child through Naale. Naale students become bilingual, prepare better for higher education in the US or Israel (free options), get to know Israel well, strengthen their Jewish identities, and make friends for life from around the world. More than 2000 students enjoy high-level studies at our 25 schools, seven of which are for speakers of English. Free includes a flight to Israel, tuition, dorms on campus, kosher meals, 24/7 supervision and assistance, extracurricular activities, healthcare, personal budgets and five tours of Israel each year! Four and three-year programs are available. Integrated university and high school program for students gifted in math, science, and technology (4 years only). Every year, more students elect to join our program. More fun, better high school. The opportunity of a lifetime!

Nancy Shapiro-Pikelny

Phone: (847) 859-9166
Email: storytellernancy@gmail.com
URL: http://www.storytellernancy.com

Acclaimed storyteller of Jewish folktales, family lore, original narratives and historical stories, including her renowned Holocaust story "A Window of Beauty." Educational and entertaining performances and workshops for adults, families and children.

Naomi Bayer

1920 Greenwood St.
Wilmette
IL
60091
Phone: (847) 256-7440

Vocalist/guitar player, programs for children and adults; Hebrew, Jewish, folk, and contemporary.

Naomi Weiss-Weil

Phone: (626) 644-1042
Email: naomiomi999@yahoo.com

B'nai mitzvah tutor and cantorial soloist.

Nathan & Shirley Rothner ATT Summer Program *

Associated Talmud Torahs
3531 Madison Street
Skokie
IL
60076
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax: (773) 973-6666
URL: http://www.att.org
Contact: Susan Feuer, Shelley Stopek

Day camp in Orthodox setting for grades 1–7.

Nathan Yochanan

2704 W. Chase Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 338-7704

Sofrim.

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)

Chicago North Shore
5 Revere Drive, Suite 200
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: 847-853-8889
Email: info@ncjwcns.org
URL: www.ncjwcns.org
Contact: Melissa Prober

The National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families, and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. For over a century, NCJW has been at the forefront of social change. NCJW members are outspoken champions for progressive policies at the federal, state and local levels. Over the years, NCJW's collective voice has changed the world for the better -- improving the lives of women, children and families in the US and Israel.

National Council of Jewish Women South Cook (NCJW)

P.O. Box 982
Homewood
IL
60430
Phone: (815) 806-9248
Email: sejohnsonncjw@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.ncjwsouthcook.org

For 96 years, NCJW South Cook Section has addressed the needs of our South Suburban Chicago communities through dedication to improving the lives of women, children, and families, community service, and advocacy programs to preserve our individual rights and freedoms. We are advocates, tutors, readers, art appreciation volunteers, local agency board members, actors and singers who entertain special needs populations, supporters of local emergency shelters, lunch servers, donors, event planners, and so much more. We are proud to partner with other local agencies to provide the most comprehensive programs to assist those in need in our communities.

National Gaucher Foundation

61 General Early Drive
Harpers Ferry
WV
25425
Phone: (800) 504-3189
Email: ngf@gaucherdisease.org
URL: http://www.gaucherdisease.org

National Jewish Girl Scout Committee

1929 Fieldwood Drive
Northbook
IL
60062-5926
Phone: (847) 564-2231
Fax: (847) 564-2271
Email: jewishscouting@gmail.com
Contact: Edna Schrank

Works in cooperation with Girl Scouts of the USA to promote Girl Scouting in the Jewish community.

National MPS Society (Mucopolysaccharidosis)

P.O. Box 14686
Durham
NC
27709-4686
Phone: (877) MPS-1001 , (919) 806-0101
Email: info@mpssociety.org
URL: http://www.mpssociety.org
Contact: Barbara Wedehase

National Neimann-Pick Disease Foundation

P.O. Box 49
Fort Atkinson
WI
53538-0049
Phone: (877) 287-3672 , (920) 563-0930
Fax: (920) 563-0931
Email: nnpdf@nnpdf.org
URL: http://www.nnpdf.org

We are a non-profit group dedicated to supporting and empowering patients and families affected by Niemann-Pick disease through education, collaboration and research.

National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association

2001 Beacon St.
Suite 204
Brighton
MA
02135
Phone: (800) 906-8723 , (617) 277-4463
Fax: (617) 277-0134
Email: info@ntsad.org
URL: http://www.ntsad.org
Contact: Susan Kahn

Dedicated to funding research for cures and treatments, prevention through screening and education. Information and support services for individuals and families affected by Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases.

National Yiddish Book Center

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building
1021 West Street
Amherst
MA
01002
Phone: (413) 256-4900
Fax: (413) 256-4700
Email: yiddish@bikher.org
URL: http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org

Non-profit organization working to tell the whole Jewish story by rescuing, translating and disseminating Yiddish books and presenting innovative educational programs that broaden understanding of modern Jewish identity.

New Israel Fund

Phone: (847) 681-2103
Email: chicago@nif.org
URL: http://www.nif.org

Works to strengthen Israel's democracy and support grassroots organizations.

New Light Cemetery

6807 N East Prairie Road
Lincolnwood
IL
60712
Phone: 847-780-6606 , 312-642-7785
Email: newlightcemetery@gmail.com
URL: www.newlightcemetery.com
Contact: Brian Tureck, Dr. Ralph Juss

Exclusively serving all Jewish traditions. On-site chapel for funerals or meditation.

Newberry Library

60 W. Walton Street
Chicago
IL
60610
Phone: (312) 255-3506
Fax: (312) 255-3513
Email: reference@newberry.org
URL: http://www.newberry.org

The largest collection of pre 1800 Hebraica in mid-America. A family history section with important Jewish resources.

No'ar Hadash

Phone: Email: info@noarhadash.org
URL: http://www.noarhadash.org

Provides opportunities for congregational youth groups to gather together for regional and North American events (including a summer teen Israel trip), as well as local programming.

Noah Marcell

2742 W. Jerome St.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 465-6428

Vocalist/instrumentalist in Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Gypsy, and klezmer music.

North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) *

Chicago Area Region
1121 Lake Cook Road, Suite D
Deerfield
IL
60015
Phone: (212) 452-6703
Fax: (847) 509-0970
Email: nftycar@urj.org
URL: http://www.nfty.org/car
Contact: Logan Zinman

For high school students from Northwestern Indiana and Chicago suburbs and surrounding cities. Programs include learning, worship, community service, and fellowship to build lifetime ties

North Shore Community Mikvah

874 Central Ave.
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847) 266-0783

North Shore Compassionate Care

1510 Old Deerfield Rd.
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: 847-903-0561 , 800-882-3838
Email: jordan@northshorecaring.com
URL: http://www.northshorecaring.com
Contact: Jordan Mayer

Description: North Shore Compassionate Care will provide quality home care services for our clients. In this spirit, we have created and maintained a strong caring organization. As a home care agency we closely monitor our employees and provide our patients with continuity of care according to their changing needs. At NSCC, we believe we have an obligation to the community as a provider of quality services. We assist our clients in maintaining dignity, comfort and peace of mind with the freedom and safety of staying at home where life is best.

North Shore Congregation Israel

1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe
IL
60022
Phone: (847) 835-0724
Fax: (847) 835-5613
Email: toddb@nsci.org
URL: http://www.nsci.org
Contact: Todd Braman

Reform congregation.

North Shore Jewish Center-Congregation Or Simcha (Wilmette)

237 Thelin Court
Wilmette
IL
60091
Phone: 847-840-8633
Fax: 877-412-3807
Email: info@orsimcha.com
URL: http://www.orsimcha.com
Contact: Rabbi Moishe Raitman

Orthodox congregation. Meets at:Wilmette Community Recreation Center3000 Glenview RoadWilmette, IL 60091

North Shore Kosher Bakery

2919 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 262-0600
Fax: (773) 262-0600
Email: info@northshorekosherbakery.com
URL: http://northshorekosherbakery.com

Baked goods for all occasions and holidays. Kosher and dairy-free establishment. cRc-certified.

North Shore Place

1000 Sunset Ridge Road
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: 224-534-6641
URL: www.seniorlifestyle.com/north-shore-place

Assisted living and memory care. Offers luxury retirement apartments and specializes in senior care.

North Shore Torah Center Komimiyus

6247 N. Sacramento Street
Chicago
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 465-8183

Torah classes, free of charge, primarily in Deerfield and Highland Park.

North Suburban Lubavitch Chabad — Central Avenue Synagogue

874 Central Ave.
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847) 266-0770
Fax: (847) 266-0771
Email: info@nschabad.org
URL: http://www.nschabad.org
Contact: Rabbi Yosef Schanowitz & Mrs. Michla Tzipora Schanowitz

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847) 432-8900
Fax: (847) 432-9242
Email: nssbe@nssbethel.org
URL: http://www.nssbethel.org
Contact: Rabbi Alex Freedman, Rabbi Michael Schwab

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El is a Conservative congregation deeply committed to providing opportunities for all members to enrich their Jewish lives. Our community is dynamic, warm, inclusive, and caring.

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El-The Paul S. & Sylvia Steinberg Pre-School

1175 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: (847432-2830 , (847) 432-8900
Fax: (847) 432-9242
Email: kgoldenberg@nssbethel.org
URL: http://www.steinbergpreschool.org/
Contact: Kory Goldenberg

Kehillah accredited. Preschool classes ages 2-5. Lunch and enrichment program. Infant, parent-toddler and transition classes.

Northbrook Community Synagogue

2548 Jasper Court
Northbrook
IL
60062
Phone: (847) 509-9204
Fax: (847) 509-9203
Email: office@northbrookcommunitysynagogue.org
URL: http://northbrookcommunitysynagogue.org
Contact: Paula Berger

Traditional congregation.

Northeastern Illinois University *

Metro Chicago Hillel
924 S. Morgan Street
Chicago
IL
60607
Phone: (312) 829-1595
Email: hannah@metrochicagohillel.org
URL: http://www.metrochicagohillel.org
Contact: Hannah Bloomberg, Jewish Life Associate

  

Northern Illinois University *

Northern Illinois University Hillel
820 Russell Road
DeKalb
IL
60115
Phone: (815) 753-6501
Fax: (815) 753-8515

NorthShore University HealthSystem

Genetic Counseling Services
Evanston Hospital
2650 N. Ridge Ave.
Evanston
IL
60201
Phone: (847) 570-2864
URL: http://www.northshore.org
Contact: Julie Frias

Prenatal, preconception and pediatric genetic counseling.

Northwest Suburban Chabad

16296 W. Aptakisic Road
Prairie View
IL
60069
Phone: (847) 808-7770
Fax: (847) 808-0770
Email: chabad@nwschabad.org
URL: http://www.nwschabad.org
Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Katz

Northwestern University (Louis & Saerree Fiedler Hillel Center) *

629 Foster Street
Evanston
IL
60201
Phone: (847) 467-4455
Email: michael-simon@northwestern.edu
URL: http://www.northwesternhillel.org
Contact: Michael Simon, Executive Director

Hillel is the center of Jewish life at Northwestern and the catalyst for Jewish expression of all kinds. Hillel has a rich and storied history here at Northwestern, but our mission remains timeless: we work to inspire Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, and we strive to create meaningful experiences that enable our students to explore their Jewish identity while they try to figure out for themselves what it means to be human and what kind of a human being they want to be. All of this while they try to figure out how to enrich the Jewish community at Northwestern, the campus community, and the world beyond.

Northwestern University (The Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies)

Crowe Hall 5-179
1860 Campus Drive
Evanston
IL
60208-4050
Phone: (312) 491-2612 , (312) 491-2062
Email: jewish-studies@northwestern.edu
URL: http://www.jewish-israel-studies-center.northwestern.edu
Contact: Claire Sufrin, Assistant Director, Jewish Studies

The Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies is the umbrella framework for the Jewish Studies Program and the Israel Studies Group at Northwestern University. In this capacity, the Center sponsors academic lectures, conferences, colloquia, symposia, performances and other events for campus and public audiences; coordinates the curricula and other academic affairs of Jewish Studies and Israel Studies; supports scholarly research; hosts visiting scholars and post-doctoral fellows.

Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics *

30 S. Wells Street
Chicago
IL
60606
Phone: 312-357-4718 , 312-357-4988
Email: jewishgeneticsctr@juf.org
URL: www.jewishgenetics.org
Contact: Jason Rothstein

The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics is an educational resource for hereditary cancers and Jewish genetic disorders. Working closely with clergy, healthcare professionals, support organizations and dedicated individuals, the Center strives to inform community members and raise awareness of available options, including its own subsidized genetic counseling and screening program, so they can plan for a healthy future.

NS Beth El Sisterhood Sisterhood Gift Shop

1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park
IL
60035
Phone: 847-558-3389 , 847-571-5629
Email: suliekaroholt@gmail.com
Contact: Sulie Holt or Diane Levin

Your resource for beautiful Judaica and gifts; everything to enhance your Jewish home. Beautiful array of gifts for lifecycle milestones, from baby blankets, tallitot, and yads to groom's glass and shard keepsakes; unique items from Israel artisans - kiddush cups, candlesticks, mezuzot and jewelry. Wedding and b'nai mitzvot registries; hostess gifts for holidays and special occasions. Whatever your gift-giving need, we're your North Shore resource.

What's New in the Guide

Rabbi Menachem Slavaticki

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.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

At Menchie's, we provide delicious frozen yogurt and sorbet made with all real and natural ingredients. We have very unique flavors that adhere to everyone's needs including Dairy-free, Nut-free, No sugar added, and Low Carb. Not to mention, all of our flavors are Kosher! We are known as one of the best Kosher dessert places in the city of Chicago! We also have lots of fun coloring sheets and a chalkboard at our store so that families can take their time and enjoy the fun and welcoming environment of our frozen yogurt shop. We bring the community together over delicious, Kosher treats at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt.

JParents

JParents- an app for Jewish parents who are interested in connecting with other Jewish families in their neighborhood and meet up for playdates with their kids. the app is available on Google Play and Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jparents-jewish-parents-app/id1663518636https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.jparents