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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 Candles at
8:10 PM  -  Friday, June 26
Shabbat Ends
9:22 PM  -  Shabbat, June 27
Weekly Torah Portion
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The Three Weeks
Jul. 2 - Jul. 23
Daily Thought
Shabbat Candles
For a mitzvah is a candle and Torah is light. (Proverbs 6:23) Every mitzvah shines its particular light into our world. And there will come a time when you will see that light with your eyes. Except the candles that are lit for Shabbat before sunset. They shine a light you can see right now. It may seem an ordinary light, just another flame. But there is nothing ordinary about...