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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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  • Yizkor of the Child Who Would Rather Not RememberIn the same way others live in space, Jews live in time. It’s all here, all at once. Read More
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Candle Lighting Times
Chicago, IL 60607
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at
6:10 PM  -  Friday, October 2
Light Holiday Candles after
7:10 PM  -  Shabbat, October 3
Holiday Ends
7:08 PM  -  Sunday, October 4
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Sukkot
Sep. 25 - Oct. 2
Daily Thought
Happiness Concentrate
A Jew entered the Alter Rebbe’s study and said, “Rebbe, I am a simple man. Please explain to me: What is this holiday of Shemini Atzeret?” The Alter Rebbe held his head in his hands for a moment. Then he answered: “For a long journey, you might make a concentrate of the food and drink you will need for the way. At every stop, you mix some of the powder with water, and you have enough for that day.” “Shemini...