College, University, Seminary, Adult Education
* Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/JF partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
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6350 N. Troy Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 761-4005
Contact: Sara Eichenstein
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Listing of Chicago Orthodox Jewish community.
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Chicago Region
10024 Skokie Blvd, Suite 320
Skokie,
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 677-5949
Fax: (847) 677-3750
E-mail:
azm@azmchicago.org
Website: http://www.azm.org
Contact: Becky Adelberg, Executive Director
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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.
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2606 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-0241
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Bressler School of Advanced Hebrew Studies and Kanter School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, accredited college offers bachelor of arts degree in Judaic studies; additional majors in accounting, psychology, certification in computers and education; pre-professional health track; Israel Experience programs; adult degree completion program.
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2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax: (773) 973-6666
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Rabbi Dr. Harvey A. Well, Superintendent
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Associated Talmud Torahs (ATT)*
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax Number: (773) 973-6666
Website: http://www.att.org/
Contact: Rabbi Dr. Harvey A. Well, Superintendent
The ATT is the umbrella organization for the Orthodox day schools and Hebrew schools in the Chicagoland area. Provide in-system scholarships to Israel and summer camps, as well as a variety of focused programs for teachers and students. Partners with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. DAY SCHOOLS - ELEMENTARY Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
5235 S. Cornell Ave.
Chicago, IL 60615
Phone: (773) 493-8880
Fax Number: (773) 493-9377
Website: http://www.akibaschechter.org/
Contact: Mrs. Miriam Schiller, Principal
A state-accredited co-educational day school for all Jewish denominations. Under the auspices of ATT and Community Foundation for Jewish Education. Parent/toddler ages 14 months-2 years; nursery school ages 2-5; and kindergarten age 5, through 8th grade. Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
4600 Main St.
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 982-9191
Fax Number: (847) 982-9525
Website: 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, Grades 1-8. Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School
3200 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 583-5329
Fax: (773) 583-6530
Website: http://www.jdbyytt.org/
Contact: Mrs. Ahuva Wainhaus, Principal
A state-accredited Orthodox day school for girls, K-8, and a co-ed nursery school; P'TACH classroom on site. For boys program, see Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi below.
Seymour J. Abrams Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Boys School and Main Office
5201 W. Howard St.
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 675-6777
Email: chederlbvt@aol.com
Website: http://www.clhds.com/
Fax: (847) 674-6095
Contact: Rabbi Shneur Zalman Twersky, Principal
A state-accredited day school for boys, grades 1-8, and a co-ed preschool, run in the Lubavitch tradition. Philip and Rebecca Esformes Cheder Lubavitch Girls School
2809 W. Jarvis
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 465-0863
Fax Number: (773) 973-2119
Email: chedergirls@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.clhds.com/
Contact: Mrs. Leah Rivka Perlstein, Principal
A state-accredited day school for girls, grades 1-8, and a co-ed preschool, run in the Lubavitch tradition. Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Pre-school Branch
8825 E. Prairie Road
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 677-1021
Website: http://www.hilleltorah.org/
Contact: Mrs. Mara Shanes, Early Childhood Coordinator
Pre-nursery and nursery classes. Hillel Torah North Suburban Day & Elementary School
Main Office and school
7120 N. Laramie Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 674-6533
Fax Number: (847) 674-8313
Website: www.hilleltorah.org
Contact: Mrs. Margo Parnass, Director of Admissions
A state-accredited co-educational Orthodox day school program for PN-8 grades. Yeshivas Shearis Yisroel
2620 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645-3110
Phone: (773) 262-0885
Fax: (773) 262-2016
Contact: Rabbi Elisha Klausner, Judaic Studies Principal
A Chassidic Orthodox day school for boys, grades 1-8. Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi
6122 N. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 973-6150
Website: http://www.jdbyytt.org/
Fax: (773-973-0830
Contact: Rabbi Zev Meisels, Principal
A state-accredited Orthodox day school for boys, grades 1-8 with on-site Keshet classes for children with multiple disabilities. For girls program, see Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov above. DAY SCHOOLS - HIGH SCHOOLS Bais Yaakov High School of Chicago
3333 W. Peterson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 267-1494
Fax Number: (773) 267-4798
Website: www.att.org
Contact: Rebbetzin Shulamis Keller, Principal
An Orthodox high school for girls. Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
3021 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 338-9222
Fax Number: (773) 338-2405
E-mail: hsbyhs@gmail.com
Website: www.att.org
Contact: Rebbetzin Tobie Teller, Principal
Girls' four-year Orthodox high school, accredited by North Central Association. Ida Crown Jewish Academy
2828 W. Pratt Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-1450
Website: www.icja.org
Contact: Mr. Daniel Harris, Assoc. Principal
A state-accredited Orthodox Jewish co-educational high school, including Keshet classes for children with disabilities. Lubavitch Girls High School
2754 W. Rosemont
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 743-7716
Fax Number: (773) 743-7735
E-Mail: LGHSchicago@aol.com
Website: www.LubavitchChabad.org/LGHS
Contact: Mrs. Esther Rochel Moscowitz, Principal
A state-accredited Orthodox Jewish Girls’ high school, run in the Lubavitch tradition. SPECIAL EDUCATION ELAN Educational Center
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2009
Fax Number: (773) 973-6666
Email: brynat@att.org
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Mrs. Bryna Towb
Network of support services primarily for students with mild learning concerns. Gesher HaTorah Day School
C/O Congregation Kol Emet
5130 W. Touhy Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
School Phone: (847) 674-6740
Business office: 773-267-8181
Fax Number: (847) 674-6741
Website: www.gesherhatorah.org/
Contact: Rabbi Meir Shapiro, Principal
Orthodox therapeutic day school for grades 1-5. Ariella Joy Frankel Keshet Day School
3210 Dundee Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5766
Fax: (847) 205-1530
Email: lrosenberg@keshet.org
Website: www.keshet.org
Contact: Lisa Rosenberg
Keshet offers year-round, state-of-the-art programming for individuals with developmental and varying learning challenges. Keshet Classroom at Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi
6106 N. California
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 773-465-6137
Fax: 773-508-5790
Email: tmeer@keshet.org
Website: www.keshet.org
Contact: Tami Meer
A state-accredited Orthodox day school for boys, grades 1-8 with onsite Keshet classes for children with multiple disabilities. Keshet Sunday School
3210 Dundee Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 205-0274
Phone: (847) 412-5764
Fax: (847) 205-1530
Email: riv@keshet.org
Website: www.keshet.org
Contact: Riv Harel-Lynch
Keshet offers a Sunday School for individuals with special needs, from the age of three. This two-hour per week program, held at the Sager-Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, is enriched with Jewish learning presented in a warm, nurturing environment. The program concludes each week with a ruach-filled song session.
Dr. Irving A. Hokin Keshet High School
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: 847-412-5773
Fax: 847-205-1530
Email: heather@keshet.org
Website: www.keshet.org
Contact: Heather Tratt
Keshet integrates students with learning differences into a number of Jewish day schools throughout the Chicagoland area. Our sites include Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi/Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov, Ida Crown Jewish Academy and the Sager-Solomon Schechter Day School and Middle School. Keshet Transition Program (Annex)
2755 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: 773-508-5778
Fax: 773-508-5790
Email: agitles@keshet.org
Website: www.keshet.org
Contact: Amy Gitles
Keshet's Transition Program is for individuals who have graduated from high school and are transitioning to adulthood. During these years, Keshet focuses on fine-tuning the skills of these young adults so that they can prepare for “real life." Ma-amin
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: 847-205-0274
Fax: 847-205-1530
Email: abbie@keshet.org
Contact: Abbie Weisberg
Website: www.keshet.org
This program, for individuals who would otherwise not be able to attend a Jewish day school, focuses on individuals who "fall between the cracks." Along with varying learning issues, these students may also exhibit socio-emotional challenges.
Dr. Oscar & Beatrice Novick P'TACH Special Education Program
4600 Main St.
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 675-1670
Website: http://www.att.org/specialedptach.asp
Contact: Ms. Susan Feuer
Serves Jewish children with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. There is also a P’TACH Classroom at Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Elementary School. See their listing.
HEBREW SCHOOLS - ELEMENTARY
Philip Abramowitz Buffalo Grove Community Hebrew School
701 Aptakisic Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (847) 634-3234
Website: http://www.att.org
Fax: (847) 973-7857
Contact: Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz, Principal
After-school Judaic Studies classes, Sunday school for all Jewish children; no synagogue affiliation required. The Cheder at AYSH
2548 Jasper Court
Northbrook, IL 60062-6977
Phone: (847) 509-9204
Fax Number: (847) 509-9203
Website: http://www.aysh.org
Contact: Mrs. Ronna Sharp, Principal
After-school supplementary religious elementary school. Northbrook Congregation Ezra Habonim Hebrew School
2095 Landwehr Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 480-1203
Fax: (847) 480-0731
Website: http://nceh.org
Contact: Ms. Shoshana Axler
After school supplementary religious elementary school. North Shore Community Hebrew School
874 Central Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-1567
http://www.att.org
Contact: Rabbi Yosef or Mrs. Michla Schanowitz
Supplementary religious elementary school. HEBREW SCHOOLS - HIGH SCHOOL Melvin I. Eisenberg Institute for Judaic Studies / MIE Torah High
2828 W. Pratt Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax Number: (773) 973-6666
Website: http://www.att.org or http://www.midwestncsy.org/torahhigh
Contact: Rabbi Donny Schwartz, Principal
Jewish supplementary religious school for high school-age students with two branches; Buffalo Grove and Northbrook. State-accredited for Hebrew and Yiddish language courses. Offers subsidized opportunities to attend kosher summer camps and trips to Israel. SUMMER CAMPS Junior Gan Israel Day Camp
Location: Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
4600 Main St.
Skokie, IL 60076
Office: 3912 Church St.
Skokie, IL 60203
Phone: (847-679-1684
Fax: (847) 679-2553
Website: http://www/juniorgi.org
Contact: Mrs. Zeesy Posner Machaneh Sport/Machaneh Dimyona
Bernard Horwich JCC
2828 W. Pratt Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Website: www.gojcc.org
Camp Sport for boys and Camp Dimyona for girls, grades 1-6; an Orthodox environment. Camp Moshava
Location: P.O. Box 51
Wild Rose, WI 54984
Office: 3740 W. Dempster
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 674-9733,34,35 x12
Fax: (847) 674-9736
http://www.moshavawildrose.org/
Contact: Shana Schechter
Orthodox overnight camp for boys and girls grades 3-10. Nathan & Shirley Rothner ATT Summer Program
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax Number: (773) 973-6666
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Ms. Susan Feuer or Mrs. Shelley Stopek
Highly acclaimed day camp in an Orthodox setting for children entering grades 1-8. Keshet Summer Camp Programs
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-412-5776
Fax: 773-205-1530
Website: www.keshet.org
Email: heather@keshet.org
Contact: Heather Tratt
Keshet offers integrated summer camp programs at Jewish day and overnight camps throughout the Midwest. Our numerous sites include “Z” Frank Apachi, Apachi West, Apachi South, Bernard Horwich JCC, Bernard Weinger JCC, Mayer Kaplan JCC, Camp Chi and the Ruben Family Keshet Overnight Camp at Camp Moshava. Additionally, we offer our Special Kids Network Teen Program for campers who are not quite ready to attend overnight camp or who are home for part of the summer. This program is a five-day-a-week program with many community based trips. Reis Family Winter Camp
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-412-5776
Fax: 773-205-1530
Email: heather@keshet.org
Contact: Heather Tratt
Website: www.keshet.org
The Reis Family Winter Camp is a program held over winter break, integrated with Camp Chi and held at the Perlstein Vacation Resort. Other Keshet recreational programs include Jacqueline Besser Keshet Special Olympics
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-412-5776
Fax: 773-205-1530
Website: www.keshet.org
Email: heather@keshet.org
Contact: Heather Tratt
Joseph Family Buddy Baseball Program
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-412-5776
Fax: 773-205-1530
Website: www.keshet.org
Email: heather@keshet.org
Contact: Heather Tratt
OTHER PROGRAMS Walder Education Pavilion of Torah Umesorah ATT Frankel Teacher Remove the word “Resource” please Center
8150 McCormick Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: (847) 324-0510 or 847-679-2223
Fax Number: (847) 324-0510 (machine will recognize signal)
e-mail address: teacherscenter@yahoo.com
Website: http://waldereducationpavilion.blogspot.com/
Contact: Mrs. Rouhama Garelick
Latest technology and educational materials in Judaic and secular departments, Student Skill-Building Department, Creative Resource Department and the Arts & Crafts Center. The Sidney and Lisa Glenner GADOL Program–
Giving Adults Daily Opportunities for Living
2020 W. Devon
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 773-761-9000
Fax: 773-553-5523
Email: dharris@keshet.org
Website: www.keshet.org
Contact: Debbie Harris
GADOL, in cooperation with JVS, is the new name for Keshet’s adult (formerly Co-Op) program. It is a community-based day program for adults with special needs.
Morris & Rose Goldman Computer Department for Jewish Studies
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax Number: (773) 973-6666
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Rabbi Leonard A. Matanky or Mrs. Chani Friedman
Technology consulting and training for teachers and schools. Keshet offers assorted after-school programs, and adult shabbatonim. Leventhal-Keshet TEACCH Training Center
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-412-5758
Fax: 847-205-1530
Email: kweiss@keshet.org
Contact: Karen Weiss
This program teaches teachers a particular method of working with Autistic children.
Kollel Torah Mitzion is now the YU Torah MiTzion Kollel. Please change this name.
2828 W. Pratt Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-6557
Website: http://www.chicagotorah.org
E-mail: info@chicagotorah.org
Contact: Rabbi Reuven Brand, Rosh Kollel
Young Israeli Torah scholars who served in the I.D.F – Delete and Please change to: Ten families who have relocated to the Chicago area to share a passion for inspired Jewish living and learning. Daily classes held at the Ida Crown Jewish Academy, and throughout the Jewish community. PUBLICATIONS AND EVENTS Educators' Intercom and Kochavim
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz, Editor
These are two Journals on Jewish education, with articles by teachers for teachers. Spotlight and Beyond Bytes
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Mrs. Chani Friedman, Editor
Spotlight is a publication that highlights and describes the various programs of the ATT. Beyond Bytes is a newsletter on issues of educational technology. Rabbi Isaac Mayefsky Memorial Lecture and Parenting Conferences
2828 W. Pratt Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Mrs. Chani Friedman
An annual lecture or workshops on parenting and education.
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Early Childhood Centers Administrative Office
5304 RFD (Route 83 and Hilltop Road)
Long Grove,
IL
60047
Phone: (847) 634-0363
Fax: (847) 634-0365
E-mail:
bjeecc@aol.com
Website: http://www.bjechicago.org
Contact: Nancy Manewith, Director
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Four Jewish early childhood centers with a developmental, child-centered lab school approach, based on the latest insights in the field of early childhood education integrated with an age-appropriate Jewish curriculum that is Reggio inspired. For a complete list of services and programs offered, please contact BJE directly, or visit their website. BJE Early Childhood Center at B’nai Tikvah
1558 Wilmot Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 945-8577
Contact: Selma Brown BJE ECC at Temple Beth El
3610 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-4455
Contact: Sharon Gross BJE ECC at Congregation Bnai Emunah Beth Hillel
3220 Big Tree Lane
Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: (847) 256-4507
Contact: Nancy Goldstein BJE ECC at Beth Judea
5304 RFD (Route 83 & Hilltop Road)
Long Grove, IL 60047
Contact: Janet Sear
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Union for Reform Judaism
555 Skokie Blvd.
Suite 225
Northbrook,
IL
60062
Phone: (847) 509-0990
Fax: (847) 509-0970
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Represents ts membership on public issues, programming, and education.
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6350 N. Troy Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 761-4005
Fax: (773) 761-7603
E-mail:
acheinu@earthlink.net
Contact: Rabbi Tzvi Bider
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Assistance and services to the community
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2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax: (312) 973-6666
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Rabbi Harvey Well
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The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago provides a stipend to educators in schools affiliated with CFJE or ATT to attend this national annual Jewish educator's conference.
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6505 N. California Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 262-9400
Fax: (773) 262-7866
E-mail:
cckollel@aol.com
Website: http://www.cckollel.org
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Adult education classes for men and women throughout Greater Chicago,
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4709 Golf Road, Suite 400
Skokie,
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 410-3900
Fax: (847) 410-3910
E-mail:
info@cfje.org
Website: http://www.cfje.org
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CFJE Adult Regional Hebrew Ulpan
Adults learn to speak, read and write Hebrew in classes offered throughout the metropolitan Chicago area
More than 200 students enroll annually
Classes are held weekly October – May
Students are placed in classes according to their proficiency, based on test results
Teachers are highly skilled and are trained by CFJE staff
Yaffa Berman
847.410.3900 x30
yberman@cfje.org CFJE Florence Melton Adult Mini-School
Two-year Jewish learning program for adults
Courses focus on Jewish ethics, Jewish history, Jewish ideas and Jewish philosophy
Graduate classes available for students who have completed the two-year program
Students meet weekly October – May
Teachers are highly trained and skilled
Approximately 200 students enroll annually
Keith Kanter
847.410.3900 x25
kkanter@cfje.org CFJE Dawn Schuman Institute
Learning opportunities for adults in one-time and series-based sessions on a range of Jewish topics including text study, Jewish history, Jewish culture and current events
Classes coordinated and implemented in cooperation with affiliated congregations
Ultimate DSI
Partnership with JUF’s Young Leadership Division to reach out to adults under the age of 40 and offer activities coupled with Jewish learning opportunities
Marcia Seltzer-Tobias
847.410.3900 x14
mstobias@cfje.org CFJE Ta’am Yisrael Eighth Grade Israel Experience
Significant adolescent Israel experience program
More than 850 students have participated since the program’s inception in 1997
Includes pre and post Israel programming; send off and follow up events
Sid Singer
847.410.3900 x29
ssinger@cfje.org CFJE Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!
Monthly Jewish learning programming for girls in grades 6-8 in select areas
10 groups in FY10
Marcia Seltzer-Tobias
847.410.3900 x14
mstobias@cfje.org Panim el Panim
4-day advocacy program taking place in Washington D.C.
Serves students grades 10-12
More than 400 students served since 1997
Marcia Seltzer Tobias
847.410.3900 x14
mstobias@cfje.org Write on For Israel
2-year advocacy program for elite students grades 11 and 12
20+ students served annually
Operated in conjunction with JUF News
Leslie Millenson
leslie.millenson@sbcglobal.net Israel Education
Master Israel Educator
CFJE professional serves hundreds of students, primarily 6-13 year olds, served annually to advance Israel education in metropolitan Chicago
Israel Experience meetings
Actively engaged in meetings facilitated by Jewish Federation and Israel Experience programs in community
Etty Dolgin
847.410.3900 x26
edolgin@cfje.org “Attractive Land” map
Includes curriculum designed for all age groups
Available at no cost to CFJE institutions
Leslie Weiss
847.410.3900 x27
lweiss@cfje.org HOMELAND: An Illustrated History of the State of Israel
Graphic novel designed for students grades 6 and above
Available in bookstores nationwide and at www.homelandisrael.com
Barbara Chandler
847.410.3900 x21
bchandler@cfje.org Service to Suburban Public High Schools
Hebrew Language
Central address for six public high school programs for Hebrew language enhancement
Professional development for instructors
Ongoing curriculum development and enhancement
Monthly group meetings including idea and resource exchange and guest speakers
Annual Yom Iyun: a day-long series of workshops conducted by university-level academics
Yom Yisrael (day of learning and programming for all public high school students) – serves 400 students annually
Yaffa Berman
847.410.3900 x30
yberman@cfje.org Professional Development
School Opening Institute
Annual program offering speakers and workshops to enhance curriculum and overall classroom learning for more than 400 community educators in 70+ affiliated institutions
Yaffa Berman
847.410.3900 x30
yberman@cfje.org
Principals’ Intensives
Monthly consultation and seminars designed to aid synagogue principals in programming for their institutions
Leslie Weiss
847.410.3900 x27
lweiss@cfje.org
Day School Council
Regular meetings with principals of day schools to address their needs
R. Rebecca Milder
847.410.3900 x28
rmilder@cfje.org Educators’ Kallah
Annual 4-day out of town program serving principals and informal educators to address key educational issues
Leslie Weiss
847.410.3900 x27
lweiss@cfje.org Adult Education Network Seminar
Monthly meetings with chairs of congregations’ adult education committees
Yaffa Berman
847.410.3900 x30
yberman@cfje.org CFJE Department of Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Directors’ Council
Consultation and seminars designed to aid CFJE’s 21 affiliated early childhood directors in programming for their institutions
Jewish Accreditation Program
Building the quality of Jewish teaching and learning in Jewish early childhood programs, in concert with standards developed by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Technical Assistance and Consultation Direct service offered to individual schools to address issues of particular importance and needAnnual Directors’ Conference
Held in conjunction with JCC and ATT, the CFJE plans, coordinates and implements an annual professional development conference attended by 400 early childhood directors and teachers
Nina Chaitin
847.410.3900 x15
nchaitin@cfje.org Educator Placement
Fielding requests for teacher and principal placement in CFJE schools and working with schools to fill vacant positions
Leslie Weiss
847.410.3900 x27
lweiss@cfje.org Kids on the Block
Sensitivity learning opportunity for third graders to understand and develop compassion for their fellow students with disabilities
Leslie Weiss
847.410.3900 x27
lweiss@cfje.org Shituf: Leaders Partnering for Excellence
Seminar designed for the Education Director/Principal and one volunteer leader, typically a current or future School Committee chairperson, from each participating school.
The Seminar consists of four two-hour sessions and a three-day field study program held in a university setting.
Gary Shapiro
847.410.3900 x19
gshapiro@cfje.org
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Chicago,
IL
60625
Phone: (773) 463-7738
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Adult Jewish courses at the Yeshiva and other various locations.
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Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF)
2828 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-2828
Fax: (773) 973-6666
Website: http://www.att.org
Contact: Rabbi Harvey Well
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Annual granting program, funded by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, for supplementary school programs affiliated with CFJE or ATT.
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4709 Golf Road
Suite 400
Skokie,
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 410-3900
Fax: (847) 410-3910
E-mail:
mstobias@cfje.org
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One-time and ongoing classes for adults of all ages in Jewish learning, thought, history, culture, current events, and Israel.
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2700 W. Chase Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-7518
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An international organization structure that fosters emotional and spiritual growth through the principles of Torah.
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HIAS Chicago
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 700
Chicago,
IL
60606
Phone: (312) 673-3232
Fax: (312) 855-3291
E-mail:
davidzverow@jcfs.org
Website: http://www.hiaschicago.org
Contact: David Zverow
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Advocacy for the rights of refugees and immigrants on national, state, and local levels. Broad range of pre- and post-immigration services, including refugee processing; permanent residency preparation; assistance in the citizenship application process; reparations assistance for Holocaust survivors; community outreach and education; immigrant integration programs. Trained multi-lingual staff and corps of volunteers.
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4435 W. Oakton St.
Skokie,
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 677-6724, (847) 677-3330
Fax: (847) 677-7945
TTY: (847) 677-6724
E-mail:
hebrewsemdeaf@juno.com
Website: http://www.hebrewseminarydeaf.org
Contact: Nona Balk
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Relay 711 then give # (847) 677-6724 A school to train deaf and hearing women and men to become rabbis or teachers to serve the Jewish deaf across America.
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Main Office
7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie,
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 982-2500
Fax: (847) 674-6381
E-mail:
htc@htc.edu
Website: http://www.htc.edu
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Quality academic and professional educational programs for the advancement of scholarship in Jewish law and culture, offered in accordance with the principles of Orthodox Judaism, which presume that increased knowledge and inquiry foster increased commitment and adherence to Judaic tenets. PROGRAMS: Sam & Nina Bellows Kollel--Advanced rabbinical study and research in Talmud and Jewish law. Bressler School of Advanced Hebrew Studies--Courses in Bible, Hebrew, Jewish history, Jewish law and Jewish philosophy. Community Service Division--Adult education for Jewish men and women, on a variety of topics and levels. Fasman Yeshiva High School--Fully accredited, college preparatory, Orthodox Yeshiva high school program, for boys grades 9-12. Frumi Noble Alumni Night Kollel/Brandman Tape Library Hebrew Theological College Beis Midrash Kanter School of Liberal Arts and Sciences--Courses in liberal arts and sciences, optional additional majors in accounting, business, computer and information sciences, education, English and psychology; pre-professional health track. Rabbinic Ordination program--Bressler School of Advanced Hebrew Studies* and Kanter School of Liberal Arts and Sciences* offers training in Orthodox principles for rabbis and laity; bachelor of arts in Judaic studies, with a second major option in business, accounting, computer & information science, and psychology; for men only. Israel experience program option.
OTHER HTC PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS: Anne Blitstein Teachers Institute for Women
2606 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 973-0241
Website: http://www.ti.htc.edu Hebrew Theological College Beis Midrash
7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 982-2500
Fax: (847) 674-6381
Rabbinic Ordination program; Bressler School of Advanced Hebrew Studies* and Kanter School of Liberal Arts and Sciences* offers training in Orthodox principles for rabbis and laity; bachelor of arts in Judaic studies, with a second major option in business, accounting, computer & information science, and psychology; for men only. Israel experience program option.
Hebrew Theological College Community Service Division
7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 982-2500
Adult education for Jewish men and women, on a variety of topics and levels. Saul Silber Memorial Library
7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 982-2500
Fax Number: (847) 674-6381
Email: ssmlhtc@htc.edu
Contact: Alan Kagan
An academic research library with over 65,000 items on Judaica; reading room open to the public; membership required for circulation privileges. Includes rabbinics, halakha, and Jewish history. Yeshiva Women
7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 982-2500
Fax Number: (847) 674-6381
Contact: Cheryl Karesh
Organizes educational and social programs and fundraising for HTC. Yeshivas Hakayitz
7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 982-2500
Email: yhk@htc.edu
An Orthodox overnight summer camp for boys in grades 6.9. Teen Kollel program for boys in grades 10-12.
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Jewish Institute of Religion
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe,
IL
60022
Phone: (847) 835-7256
Fax: (847) 835-7257
E-mail:
jgleerd@juc.edu
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Local office supports the Reform movement's seminary, training rabbis, cantors, educators, communal workers.
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Heritage Russian Jewish Learning Center
2941 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 973-1800
E-mail:
heritage@russianjews.org
Website: http://www.russianjews.org
Contact: Rabbi Eliezer Dimarsky
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Orthodox synagogue geared to Russian Jews of all affiliations and ages. Bilingual (Russian and English) seminars about Jews and Judaism. Adult Jewish Education for Russian Jews. Multilingual library and multimedia resources.
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Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society-HIAS Chicago
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 700
Chicago,
IL
60606
Phone: (312) 357-4666
Fax: (312) 855-3291
Website: http://www.hiaschicago.org
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Promotion of immigrant and refugee rights for Jewish refugees and immigrants from the former Soviet Union and others, location services, and assistance in the citizenship application process: teaching citizenship preparation classes in English, providing bilingual in-home citizenship tutoring and conducting practice citizenship interviews with applicants.
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64 Old Orchard Road
Suite 520
Skokie,
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 676-3700
E-mail:
hef3@aol.com
Website: http://www.holocaustef.org
Contact: Theodore Zev Weiss
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Establishes Holocaust courses in colleges and universities. Holds biennial Lessons and Legacies Holocaust International Conference for professors. Established annual summer Institute for Holocaust and Jewish civilization at Northwestern University. Videotaped Holocaust survivors for inclusion in the Yale Archives for Holocaust Testimony.
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Holocaust Museum and Resource Center
Current Museum
4255 W. Main St.
Skokie,
IL
60076-2063
Phone: (847) 677-4640
Fax: (847) 677-4684
E-mail:
info@hmfi.org
Website: http://www.hmfi.org
Contact: Richard S. Hirschhaut, Project and Exec. Dir.
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A resource for Holocaust education, established by survivors, providing courses in Holocaust studies, speakers' bureau, museum, Lachman Library, and video archives.
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Jewish Education Team
6519 N. Whipple Street
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (773) 465-5378
E-mail:
info@jeteam.com
Website: http://www.jeteam.com
Contact: Rabbi Zev Kahn, Director
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An outreach program providing Jewish educational programs area colleges.
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30 S. Wells Street
Chicago,
IL
60606
Phone: (312) 357-4700
Fax: (312) 855-3283
Website: http://www.gojcc.org
Contact: Martin M. Levine, General Director
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JESNA
111 8th Ave.
11th floor
New York,
NY
10011-5201
Phone: (212-284-6950
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The advocacy, planning, coordinating and service agency for Jewish education of the Federated system in North America. Receives funding from this community through the National Funding Councils.
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Regional office
2833 W. Howard St
Chicago,
IL
60645
Phone: (877) 876-9655
Fax: (773) 262-2050
E-mail:
info@JLIChicago.com
Website: http://www.JLIChicago.com
Contact: Rabbi Meir Hecht
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Accredited courses in Jewish life, Kabbalah, mysticism, Talmud and Jewish history. Special CLE & CME accredited programs for lawyers & doctors. For Jews of all backgrounds. LOCATIONS: Chicago-In the City
806 W. Washington
Chicago, IL 60607
Rabbi Meir Hecht - Director
312-283-0772
Fax: (312) 281-0017
info@JLIChicago.com
www.JLIChicago.com Chicago Lakeview
655 Irving Park Rd., Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60613
Rabbi Baruch Hertz - Director
(773) 973-6386
Fax: (773) 743-3446
RabbiBHertz@gmail.com
www.JLIChicago.com Chicago Rogers Park
6350 N. Whipple
Chicago, IL 60659
Rabbi Baruch Hertz - Director
(773) 743-5434
Fax: (773) 743-3446
RabbiBHertz@gmail.com
www.JLIChicago.com Glenview
1807 Glenview Road, 1st Floor
Glenview, IL 60025
Rabbi Yishaya Benjaminson - Director
847-998-9896
Fax: (847) 998-1395
Chabad@ChabadofGlenview.com
www.ChabadofGlenview.com Highland Park
874 Central Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Mrs. Michla Schanowitz - Director
(847) 266-0770
Fax: (847) 266-0771
Yschanow@sbcglobal.net
www.ChabadHP.org Northbrook
755 Huehl RD
Northbrook, IL 60062
Rabbi Meir Moscowitz - Director
(847) 564-8770
Fax: (847) 564-4446
JLI@ChabadNorthbrook.com
www.ChabadNorthbrook.com Skokie
4059 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
Rabbi Yochanan Posner - Director
(847) 677-1770
Fax: (847) 673-3487
info@SkokieChabad.org
www.SkokieChabad.org Wilmette
2904 Old Glenview Rd.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Rabbi Dovid Flinkenstein - Director
(847) 251-7707
Fax: (847) 251-5495
JLI@ChaiCenter.com
www.ChaiCenter.com
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65 E. Wacker Place
Suite 1200
Chicago,
IL
60601
Phone: (312) 606-9086
Fax: (312) 201-0706
E-mail:
dezarkowsky@jtsa.edu
Website: http://www.jtsa.edu
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Development field office for the Midwest, dedicated to principles of Conservative Judaism. Programs for the community, and a full course of study at the high-school, undergraduate, graduate, rabbinical, cantorial, and professional levels.
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7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie,
IL
60077
Phone: (773) 539-8312
Fax: (847) 933-1089
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Programs for master's and doctoral degrees, open to Orthodox men.
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Central Offices
216 W. Jackson Blvd
Suite 700
Chicago,
IL
60606-5056
Phone: (312) 673-3400
Fax: (312) 553-5544
TTY: (312) 444-2877
E-mail:
jvs@jvschicago.org
Website: http://www.jvschicago.org
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JVS Locations Jewish Vocational Service is a dynamic, flexible organization, providing the latest techniques to meet the continually changing employment and career planning challenges of the rapidly changing marketplace. The agency offers a wide range of professional career development and rehabilitation training programs for clients at all levels. MAIN OFFICE
216 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(312) 673-3400 (V) (312) 444-2877 (TTY)
(312) 553-5544 (FAX)
jvs@jvschicago.org (e-mail)
www.jvschicago.org CAREER PLANNING CENTER
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
(847) 412-4300 (V) (847) 412-4316 (TTY)
(312) 553-5526 (FAX)
jvsnb@jvschicago.org (e-mail) ESL/WORKPLACE EDUCATION
Anshe Motele Congregation
6526 North California Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60645
(773) 743-5638
(312) 553-5524 (FAX)
jvselt@jvschicago.org (e-mail) EZRA
909 West Wilson
Chicago, Illinois 60640
(773) 275-0866
(773) 477-5123 (FAX) HYDE PARK/WOODLAWN CENTER
950 East 61st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 493-3400 (V) (773) 493-7218 (TTY)
(312) 553-5521 (FAX)
jvshp@jvschicago.org (e-mail) LOMBARD OFFICE
10 East 22nd Street, Suite 215
Lombard, Illinois 60148
(630) 889-0548 (V) (630) 925-1001 (TTY)
(312) 553-5522 (FAX)
jvswest@jvschicago.org (e-mail) NORTHWEST SUBURBAN OFFICE
1156 West Shure Drive, Suite 181
Arlington, Heights, Illinois 60004
(847) 392-8205 (V) (847) 392-7916 (TTY)
(847) 553-5527 (FAX)
jvsah@jvschicago.org SAMPSON-KATZ CENTER
2020 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 761-9000 (V) (773) 761-6672 (TTY)
(312) 553-5523 (FAX)
jvsskc@jvschicago.org (e-mail) SKOKIE OFFICE
Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building
5150 Golf Road
Skokie, Illinois 60077
(847) 568-5150 V) (847) 568-5185 (TTY)
(312) 553-5525 (FAX)
jvsskoki@jvschicago.org (e-mail)
JVS PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Main Office
Academic scholarships for college and graduate students with financial need, made available through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. CAREER CONNECTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS
Main Office
Monthly seminars featuring job search experts. CAREERTRACKS
Career Planning Center
A program for young Jewish adults, 18-24, who are having trouble making the transition from high school to work or sustaining a college education. COLLEGE COUNSELING
Career Planning Center
Skokie Office
College search and application strategies, information, assistance and support throughout the entire process. COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES (Co-Op)
Sampson-Katz Center
A vocational and life skills training program for Jewish young adults with developmental disabilities which will enhance their independence and self-esteem. ILLINOIS SBDC/DUMAN MICROENTERPRISE CENTER
Main Office
Interest free loans for Jewish entrepreneurs for start-up or small business expansion. Additional services include seminars, business education, technical assistance and mentoring. JEWISH EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
Career Planning Center
Lombard Office
Main Office
Northwest Suburban Office
Skokie Office
Networking, strategy groups and the tools to be competitive for unemployed middle managers, executives and young professionals who are members of participating congregations. REFUGEE SERVICES
ESL/Anshe Motele Congregation
Northwest Suburban Office
Skokie Office
Job placement, English-as-a-Second Language vocational literacy and computer skills training for refugees. SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
EZRA
Job placement for the disadvantaged.
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7135 N. Carpenter Road
Skokie,
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 982-2500
E-mail:
htc@htc.edu
Website: http://www.htc.edu
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Courses in liberal arts and sciences, optional additional majors in accounting, business, computer and information sciences, education, English and psychology; pre-professional health track.
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3135 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 761-1129
Contact: Rabbi Boruch Klagsbrun
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Arranges for study partners and over 60 weekly classes.
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3135 W. Devon Ave
Chicago,
IL
60659
Phone: (847) 676-3035
Contact: Rabbi Avrohom Kivelevitz
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A learning program for senior citizens, including transportation, refreshments, and camaraderie each weekday afternoon.
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North Shore Torah Center
6247 N. Sacramento St.
Chicago,
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 465-8183
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Torah classes, free of charge, primarily in Deerfield and Highland Park.
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3732 W. Dempster St.
Skokie,
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 674-7959
Fax: (847) 674-4023
E-mail:
info@skokiesollel.org
Website: http://www.skokiekollel.org
Contact: Rabbi Aron Rosenberg
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One-on-one learning sessions on Sundays and each evening for men; classes and discussion groups for men and women; Wednesday-night programs for fathers and sons; children's story hour; ladies' learning night.
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8950 Gross Point Road
Skokie,
IL
60077
Phone: (847) 745-1706
E-mail:
hbweiner@idtdna.com
Website: http://www.walderlab.org
Contact: Rabbi Herschel Weiner
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Provides no-cost science enhancement curricula to teachers, parents and students.
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Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
Asher Library and Chicago Jewish Archives
610 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60605
Phone: (312) 322-1769
Fax: (312) 922-3934
E-mail:
college@spertus.edu
Website: http://www.spertus.edu
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Accredited graduate level college offers Master's degrees in Jewish studies, Jewish education, Jewish communal service and nonprofit management; doctoral degrees in Jewish studies.
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610 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60605
Phone: (312) 322-1700
Fax: (312) 922-6406
Website: http://www.spertus.edu
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Innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, serving diverse communities and fostering understanding between Jews and people of all faiths. Lectures, symposia, book club, concerts, films, play readings, exhibitions, family programs, and more.
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30 S. Wells Street
Chicago,
IL
60606
Phone: (312) 357-4864
Fax: (312) 553-5479
Website: http://www.juf.org/congregants/syn-fed.aspx
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The Commission was established to create an ongoing dialogue and enhance the working relationship among congregations, the denominational movements and the Jewish Federation with the objective of strengthening the Jewish community of metropolitan Chicago.
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3535 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60625
Phone: (773) 463-7738
Fax: (773) 463-2849
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Boys' four-year high school: general studies, Talmud, Bible, prophets, and Jewish law. Post-high school trains future rabbis, teachers, professionals, and laymen dedicated to study of Torah. Kollel for married men studying Torah.
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3000 Dundee Rd.
Suite 317
Northbrook,
IL
60062
Phone: (847) 272-7255
Fax: (847) 272-3677
E-mail:
rabbikarsh@torahlearningcenter.com
Website: http://www.torahlearningcenter.com
Contact: Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh
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Weekly study groups; parent/child discussion groups, classes and workshops, Hebrew and Judaism classes, international lecturers and more.
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1010 E. 59th St.
Chicago,
IL
60637
Phone: (773) 702-1029
Fax: (773) 702-1204
E-mail:
jewish-studies@humanities.uchicago.edu
Contact: Prof. Philip Bohlman
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Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in all areas of Jewish history, culture, literature, and religion.
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4709 Golf Road, Suite 400
Skokie,
IL
60076
Phone: (773) 883-9766
E-mail:
writeonforisrael@juf.org
Website: http://www.juf.org/teens/writeon.aspx
Contact: Leslie Milenson, Program Director
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An intensive, two-year program for high school juniors combining history and politics with hands-on experience in writing and public speaking required to advocate for Israel. Sponsored by JUF News and the Community Foundation for Jewish Education of Metropolitan Chicago, with the support of the JUF's Jewish Community Relations Council and funded by the AVI CHAI Foundation.
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Agudath Israel of Illinois
3555 W. Peterson Ave.
Suite 109
Chicago,
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 539-4241
Fax: (773) 478-7591
Contact: Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst
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Classes, publications and seminars.
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3000 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago,
IL
60659
Phone: (773) 274-1177
Fax: (773) 274-6559
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Training of rabbis, teachers, and laymen for Jewish leadership; for men only.
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8413 N. Monticello Ave.
Skokie ,
IL
60076
Phone: (847) 840-4269, (847) 745-8021
Fax: (847) 745-8021
Contact: Sheila Segall
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Yeshiva Yaakov Ovenu, YYO Introductions, YYO Singles Continuing Torah education free of charge for all. Our Clothes Committee collects and distributes clothing free of charge to those in need. An Orthodox introduction service for Jewish singles of all backgrounds ages.
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Guide to Jewish Living
Contact
Guide to Jewish Living
30 S. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60606
• phone: 312-357-4848
• email: jufnews@juf.org
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