Chicago Jewish Organizations

Chicago and its suburbs host a rich network of Jewish organizations, from synagogues and JCCs to a federation and social groups. Browse them below to connect.

Looking for a specific type of organization? Browse the full organization directory to filter by category.

Jewish Federation of Springfield, Illinois

The Jewish Federation of Springfield, Illinois is the central umbrella organization uniting and supporting the Jewish community in central Illinois, Israel, and around the world.

Jewish Federations
JCFS Chicago

JCFS Chicago provides trusted, innovative counseling, disability, employment, and family services infused with Jewish values to strengthen individuals and families across Chicagoland.

EducationSocial Services
CJE SeniorLife

Chicago-based nonprofit eldercare provider offering care coordination, residential living, healthcare, and supportive services to older adults and their families since 1972.

Ages 50+Health & WellnessSocial Services
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, United States, Washington DC

U.S. nonprofit supporting Israel Defense Forces soldiers, veterans, and their families through educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives.

Ages 20sAges 30sIsrael-FocusedJewish Social EventsJewish Travel
Simon Wiesenthal Center

Simon Wiesenthal Center

Chicago, Israel, Los Angeles, Miami, Multiple Cities, New York City, Toronto, Worldwide

A global Jewish human rights organization confronting antisemitism, hate, and terrorism, standing with Israel, and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust.

Advocacy & PolicyEducationIsrael-FocusedMedia
Ami Chicago

Good Vibes • Good Challah • Good People. LGBT Jews • Orthodox to Secular

Ages 20sAges 30sAges 40sCommunityJewish Social EventsLGBTQ+Synagogues
Anshe Emet YAD

Anshe Emet Synagogue seeks to encourage involvement and create a special sense of belonging for all.

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Base ANVL

Base ANVL

Chicago

Base ANVL is the home of Rav Jonathan and Hannah, serving the Jewish People of Andersonville, Uptown, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, & Greater Chicago. We live in Chicago’s glorious and delicious Andersonville and can’t wait to get to know you!

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Chicago Jewish Alliance

Unite Jews and Allies in Chicago. Focus: Safety, Advocacy and Education to counter antisemitism. Apolitical.

Advocacy & PolicyEducation
Trad-Egal Shtiebel

Lay-led halakhic egalitarian community in Chicago’s Lincoln Park/Lakeview. Connecting through prayer, Torah, and friendship.

CommunitySynagogues
Moishe House Lincoln Park

Chicago MoHo based in Lincoln Park! Come visit for good times with fun people!
We can’t wait to host you 🙂

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Jewish Free Loan Chicago

Inspired by core Jewish values, JFLC aids and empowers those with financial needs in the Chicagoland community to achieve their goals by offering zero-interest loans.

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BJE Chicago

The mission of the Board of Jewish Education is to nurture the continuity and quality of Jewish life through Jewish education, and to be a leader in implementing the vision of Jewish education.

EducationJewish Federations
Congregation Or Torah

Modern Orthodox Congregation located in Skokie.

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Lakeview Moishe Pod

Welcome to the Chicago Lakeview Pod! Join us for everything from holiday and shabbat meals to Jewish learning to watching Drag Race. We hold a diversity of identities and you’re welcome here, whoever you are!

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Congregation Rodfei Zedek

Welcoming, diverse, multi-generational and egalitarian community located in Hyde Park, Chicago.

Synagogues
ORT Chicago

ORT bridges the gap between aptitude and opportunity by expanding access to high-quality education.

Education
Windy City Minyan

Windy City Minyan aims to offer independent, egalitarian, and energetic Jewish religious experiences for young adults in Chicago.

Ages 20sAges 30sJewish Social EventsSynagogues
Temple Sholom of Chicago

Temple Sholom is a friendly, vibrant and spiritual Reform Jewish community.

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Chabad Jewish Learning Society

A warm Chabad community for Jewish professionals in downtown Chicago, with Shabbat dinners, Torah classes, and holiday programs led by Rabbi Ari and Mindy Goodman.

Ages 20sAges 30sChabadCommunityEducationJewish Social Events
Emanuel Congregation

A 140-year old reform Jewish congregation in Chicago. All are welcome!

Synagogues
Chicago Sinai Congregation

Chicago Sinai is dedicated to inclusiveness, social justice, spiritual development and life-long learning.

Synagogues
Yavneh YP Chicago

YavnehYP is a grassroots organization for graduates & young professionals funded by the OU and JNF

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Base LNCLN

Base LNCLN

Chicago

Silverstein Base Lincoln Park is home. Our doors + hearts are open to 20/30s looking for Jewish life.

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Chabad Lincoln Park

Your home for everything Jewish in Lincoln Park.

Ages 20sAges 30sChabadEducationJewish Social EventsSynagogues
Moishe House Wicker Park

Empowering young adult Jewish community builders around the world. Connect with a Moishe House near you!

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Hadassah Chicago-North Shore

We believe that when we empower women, we can heal our world. Together.

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Project 613

Work. Eat. Home. Sleep. Repeat. What’s life all about? Connect w/ P613’s amazing Jewish YP’s

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Chicago Loop Synagogue

Prayer, Programming, Performance, Partnerships and Private Events in the heart of downtown Chicago.

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KAM Isaiah Israel

We’re a vibrant, welcoming Reform Jewish congregation in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

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Mishkan Chicago

Inspired, down-to-earth Judaism in Chicago.

Ages 20sAges 30sAges 40sAges 50+Jewish Social EventsSynagogues
Russian-speaking Jewish Division (RJD)

RJD is a community of Russian-speaking professionals, families, lay leaders, and volunteers.

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Steppin Out Adventures

Steppin Out Adventures

Chicago, Worldwide

Travel group for singles, families & anyone who is ready for an adventure!

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SketchPad

SketchPad

Chicago

A shared workspace community for innovative, ​mission-driven Jewish organizations and entrepreneurs.

CommunityVenue
Base LGSQ

Base LGSQ

Chicago

We hope our home will be a place where we can create a pluralistic Jewish community together, deepen relationships, and feel at home with each other, within Judaism, and in our home!

Ages 20sAges 30sCommunityHillelsJewish Social EventsLGBTQ+
Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop

Luba and Bernard Friedman Base Loop is a home for students and their friends and the actual home of a rabbinic family committed to pluralism and founded on three core values: hospitality, learning, and service. 

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YAD – Anshe Emet Synagogue Young Adult Division

Anshe Emet’s Young Adult Division offers programming and opportunities for young adults aged 22-36. All YAD events are open to all Jewish young adults – members and non-members are welcome.

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Makom Shalom

Makom Shalom is Chicago’s only Jewish Renewal community.

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YJP Chicago

Chicago YJP is a place for Jews in in their 20’s and 30’s to celebrate being and feeling a Jew!

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OJC Events

OJC Events

Chicago

We host and promote YJP 20’s & 30’s events in the Chicago orthodox community.

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