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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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- How a Baptist Girl from the Deep South Became a Chabad RebbetzinIt took a trip to Germany and a lot of self-discovery for Eliana to find her place in the Jewish com... Read More
- 5 Ways Shavuot This Year Is UniqueHere are some ways in which this Shavuot, celebrated from Thursday, May 21, to Shabbat, May 23, 2026... Read More
Upcoming Events
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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
Shabbat at Chabad
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Fri, May 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Shavuot Celebration
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Tue, May 26, 2026 - 7:30pm
Tuesday Night Torah Learning
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Daily Thought
What is an alef?
A point above, a point below, and a line between.
Whatever we may understand of Him
is but an infinitesimal point above.
The only way we can join with Him
is as an infinitesmal point below.
And what empowers us to become this zero-point below
that resonates with the infinite-point above?
Our awe of Him,
a line that connects below to above.
Hayom Yom, 8 Adar I; 10 Shevat 5716.







