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

American Friends of Israel War Disabled Foundation

4411 Bobolink Terrace
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 679-4199
Email: esthermosh@aol.com
Web: 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.

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Chicago Mitzvah Campaign's Chasdei Mordechai Bitton Senior Center

Warm and inviting, home away from home, for seniors to improve their health, nourish their souls, stimulate their minds, cultivate their friendships, increase their fulfillment and strengthen their wellbeing. Offering daily Torah classes; chavruta learning and Torah library; daily hot lunch; state-of-the-art fitness center with (separate for men and women) exercise classes, independent workouts and personal training; professional health and wellness lectures; a variety of discussion groups and presentations on topics of interest; a beautiful outdoor garden, patio and gazebo; a computer room; arts, crafts, music, writing and other creative activities; board and card games, birthday parties, Holiday celebrations, intergenerational activities and other recreational activities and social events.

Yavneh of Hyde Park

Yavneh of Hyde Park is the Orthodox Jewish community at the University of Chicago and in Hyde Park. We have minyanim every day as well as host full Shabbats during the academic year. We hope to have you join us soon!

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.