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Chabad UIC & West Loop is a Jewish community center dedicated to serving the Jewish and social needs of UIC & Rush students and the West Loop community. It is a place where all can feel welcome and comfortable regardless of observance and affiliation. We offer Shabbat dinners, Jewish holiday events, Torah classes, programs for kids, social events and more. Please don't hesitate to reach out. We would love to hear from you!
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Candle Lighting Times
Chicago, IL 60607
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at
6:47 PM  -  Friday, September 11
Light Holiday Candles after
7:47 PM  -  Shabbat, September 12
Holiday Ends
7:45 PM  -  Sunday, September 13
Weekly Torah Portion
Ha'azinu
Upcoming Holiday
Rosh Hashanah
Sep. 11 - Sep. 13
Daily Thought
Return with Love
Don’t waste a good sin. “All that G‑d does is good, even the wicked person on the day of his wickedness.” (Proverbs 16:4) Why did a G‑d who hates evil create a world where evil can take charge of a human being? Only so that this human being would be driven yet higher than could ever be reached without sin. Return out of fear, and the sin has not accomplished its goal. It is a wasted sin. Return out of love, and...