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About
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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- Celebrating Jewish Life in America Join us for Shabbat 250 Read More
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G-d’s Only DaughterWhen G-d commanded Moses to count the Jews, the “greatest” among them counted as one,
and the “simp... Read More - Take the Temple Mount QuizWhat do you know about the holiest site in Judaism? Read More
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- Top 11 Reasons We Are Grateful for AmericaAhead of Shabbat 250, we take a look at some of the reasons why this milestone holds particular reso... Read More
Upcoming Events
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Fri, May 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Shabbat at Chabad
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Sat, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am
Shabbat Morning Services and Lunch
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Tue, May 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
Tuesday Night Torah Learning
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Thu, May 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Womens Thursday Learning
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Fri, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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Daily Thought
Why is Torah compared to light? Because it tells us the place of each thing.
Because, in truth, there is no need to change the world. Everything is here.
Each thing has a place, and in that place it is good. Altogether, it is very good, a beautiful world. All that’s needed is a little light.
What is light? Light doesn't add anything or take away. It only reveals the meaning and purpose of all that it shines upon.
Think of your own home. In the dark, there is no way to know what belongs in your closet and what belongs in the laundry, what is ready for use and what is in need of repair. Instead, that...










