Was here a few yrs ago it is a very inviting synagogue my family had been going there for yrs very…read morecomfortable atmosphere

Wonderful welcoming with amazing clergy and terrific community…read more You will feel right at home

A welcoming and inclusive Jewish community. I am a member and an active volunteer here so please…read morecome by and say hello if you see me here. This community is diverse in its age appeal with a great Hebrew school and preschool program. If you are looking to connect with a Jewish community in the western suburbs, CBS is happy to have you!

Rabbi Mendy and Alta Mendy invited my son into Chabad when he was going through a very difficult…read moretime. They welcomed him like he was family, but with no judgment. My son asked me to join him for Shabbas. I'm glad I did. They were very hospitable. I immediately felt comfortable. They continue to teach us about Judaism without pushing their observances on us. They accept us where we are on our journeys. My friend is not Jewish and they are just as warm and open with him. He isn't a fan of a lot of people, but he likes them so much that he comes and helps out with events. They are truly genuine loving open-hearted people. Their children are awesome - they are just a beautiful family. I would recommend this Chabad to anyone looking for a warm loving community with so many resources, meaningful holidays, and fun events for the entire family!

Please come make lifelong friends at Abrams Center for…read moreJewish Life, a welcoming gathering spot for Kids' Camps, Adult Torah classes, Women's Events, Holiday parties, and so much more. Everyone is welcome

A new year, a new rabbi: time for an update. Since I was on the search committee that found her,…read more(yes, a her!) I'm a little biased, but two months into her tenure, I'm quite pleased. Rabbi Robin (her last name is Damsky, but she likes to be called this) has injected new energy and excitement into our little suburban shul. She is great with kids of all ages, and gives exactly the kind of sermons I enjoy -- taking the lessons of the Torah and applying them to modern life. I expect we will see an uptick in social action and "green" projects as a way to build community and serve others.

Such a great synagogue! Had my conversion here, took Intro to Judaism, and currently taking a…read moreHebrew class. We love their Friday night service and go to the tot Shabbat programs with our toddler. Love how family friendly this place is; everyone is super kind and we feel right at home. Amazing clergy and staff.

This is not my temple, but I hang out there a bit because their delightful Cantor, Julie Green, is…read morekind enough to let me participate in their singing groups (we don't have any at my synagogue). Anyway -- it's reform, so the main services are Friday nights. No Saturday torah service at all unless there is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. They have a new rabbi, Max Weiss, who seems well liked, and Cantor Green is worth her weight in "zahav" (gold). A pretty good preschool and religious school for the kiddies, and active adult education programs for the rest.

I joined this temple when we first moved to Oak Park, when we had just married, 30 years ago…read more Being a part of this community, I have grown tremendously, mind, heart, and soul. Clergy, staff, members are inspired and inspiring.

lakeshore Drive is a very friendly synagogue. It's traditional yet at the same times people are…read moreinterested in you. They want to connect and share their experiences. How often I've been invited for Shabbat dinner and created a real connection. They've been around since 1980 hidden away off of Lakeshore Drive in a very residential area. We just have to say give it a try.

I have been coming here for a few years. Friendly crowd.read more

Small, warm and welcoming of all They offer a variety of Services for Shabbat. Established 120…read moreyears ago in Aurora, IL, giving it a rich, historical history!

This was my first time here and it was for a memorial service for the father of a very dear family…read morefriend. Beside this special occasion that was celebrated here, I can honestly that this place was actual lovely. Its hard to find because I drove right past it and had to turn around and find it again. I really don't know how I missed a huge white building but I did so be aware. Inside the temple (temple right?) was beautiful yet simple. I think I enjoyed the simplicity of it all, but it was weird how the temple transformed into and area for everyone to sit and eat. I feel like place of worship and places to eat should be kept separate but that's my opinion and my opinion alone. I don't know a lot about the Jewish religion/faith but that could have just been that location that do stuff like that. So to each their own and I support them all.

What a wonderful organization, open to all! This is an amazing organization that is so welcoming,…read moreno matter your relationship to Judaism. I would call it "joyful Judaism." I was raised Conservative with some Orthodox. I have no regrets about my upbringing. But now that my parents and grandparents are no longer with us, Jewish Holidays became something I dreaded. I felt like I had no home. I am divorced, I do not have children and my partner is not Jewish. But Mishkan brought me back to Jewish High Holiday services with joy.

Mishkan Chicago is more than a synagogue. It is a loving and caring community…read more It offers more than just religious programming. We are social action oriented, while also offering social programming, and learning opportunities for students of all experience levels. One of my favorite activities is the music jam sessions that we have! A bunch of people get together and just sing. Those who have instruments and want to play can bring them and play them as accompaniment! It's an awesome experience! For me, though, I love the Friday night and Saturday morning services. They are musical and filled with both Keva and Kavana. There's always lively and participatory discussion about the Torah portion and how it relates to modern life. The aspect of services that I love most is the music and the beautiful melodies that fill whatever space we are in! There's a ruach (spirit) that arises when we are singing together as a community. The room becomes electric when we are all praying together on Shabbat. It's like no other service I have ever been to. In ancient times, the Mishkan was a traveling tent that essentially served as a reminder of the spiritual presence of God. Today, it is a community that truly enhances my life and makes it more meaningful every day!