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Lincolnwood, IL

About This Community

Welcome to Lincolnwood—Your Gateway to Jewish Chicago

Nestled in the heart of Jewish Chicago, Lincolnwood is a warm, welcoming, and well-connected community. Our neighborhood offers effortless access to the full range of Jewish communal amenities. Lincolnwood features multiple shuls, a Mikvah, and an Eruv that links directly to West Rogers Park and Skokie, creating one continuous, thriving Jewish hub. Just minutes away are numerous day-cares, day schools, Yeshivos, Kollels, kosher grocery stores, restaurants, and more—everything a growing Jewish family may need.

A Community That Balances Comfort and Affordability

Lincolnwood stands out for its peaceful, residential feel combined with relative affordability compared to nearby Jewish neighborhoods. With quiet, tree-lined streets, spacious parks, and a variety of housing options, the community offers an appealing blend of comfort, convenience, and value. Its central location provides quick access to major expressways, making it an easy commute to downtown Chicago, O’Hare Airport, and key institutions throughout Chicagoland, including world-class hospitals, universities, and business centers.

A Shul That Feels Like Home

Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation AG Beth Israel is a warm and inclusive shul known for its genuine hospitality. We offer a vibrant range of programs for every stage of life—engaging shiurim, learning opportunities for all backgrounds, exciting events for young couples, and exceptional youth programming. Whether you’re looking for meaningful Torah growth, community connection, or a welcoming place to call home, you’ll find it here.

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  • Warm, welcoming community in the heart of Jewish Chicago

  • Multiple shuls, Mikvah, and Eruv connecting to nearby neighborhoods

  • Peaceful streets, parks, and family-friendly housing options

  • Engaging synagogue programs for all ages

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Our Community Amenities

Education
Yeshiva Elementary Day School
CoedBoys OnlyGirls OnlyChabad Day School
Yeshiva High School
CoedBoys MesiftaGirls OnlyBais Yaakov Chabad High School
Post High School
Yeshiva Bais Medrash Pre IsraelYeshiva Bais Medrash Post IsraelYeshiva Girls Seminary
Educational Resources
School ProgramsFunding AssistanceTuition Vouchers Rebates
Extra Curricular Programs
Sports LeaguesNCSYBnei AkivaPircheiBnos
Religious Life
Chessed Organizations
HatzolahTomchei ShabbosBikur Cholim
Kosher Dining
Dairy RestaurantsMeat Restaurants
Kosher Food Availability
Kosher StoreKosher food widely available in local supermarketChalav Yisroel
Mikvah
Shabbos Mikvah within walking distanceMikvah within close driving distance
Minyanim
Daily Minyanim (Shacharis/Mincha/Maariv) Available
Nusach
AshkenazicAri
Other Resources
EruvVaad Harabonim
Kollel
LakewoodNer YisroelTorah Um TzionYUKollel Unaffiliated
Economics
Jobs Assistance NetworkMass Transit Available
Taxes
State Income Tax for Highest Bracket 1-6%
Retiree Amenities
Senior Housing (55+ / Assisted Living)Retiree ProgramsRetiree Kollel
Singles Resources
Robust InfrastructureShadchanim/Shidduch Committee
Fair Participation
2024 Fair 2024
Beis Chaim Dovid East3462 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL
Congregation Yehuda Moshe4721 West Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL
847-673-5870
Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation7117 North Crawford Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL
(847) 676-0491
Bais Chaim Dovid3462 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL
Beth Shalom Ahavas Achim5665 N. Jersey Avenue, Chicago, IL
773-267-9055
Congregation Or Torah3800 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL
847-679-3645
Or Menorah7006 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL
(773) 299-8022
Ohel Shalom Torah Center2949 W Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL
847-562-5744
Sephardic Congregation/Portuguese Israelite Fraternity1819 Howard Street, Evanston, IL
847-475-7707
Congregation Shaarei Tzedek Of West Rogers Park2832 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL
(773) 274-2223
Congregation Agudath Israel Warsaw Bikur Cholim3541 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 279-8400
Adas Bnei Israel6200 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL
7732623698
Beis Medrash Mikor Hachaim2849 W Chase Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 856-0103
Bais Medrash Torah Utfillah - Ateres Shmuel2823 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 825-2020
Khal Ohr Yisocher Chodorov6336 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 577-3737
Poalei Tzedek2801 W Albion Ave, Chicago, IL
7737645680
Peterson Park Kollel - Kollel Zichron Eliyahu3635 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
7734789789
Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Mechitza Minyan8825 E Prairie Rd, Skokie, IL
Kollel Tiferes Yisrael2855 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 245-9371
Bais Medrash Binyan Olam8170 McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL
(847) 568-9690
Chicago Community Kollel6506 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 262-9400
Hebrew Theological College7135 N. Carpenter Rd, Skokie, IL
(847) 982-2500
Shearith Yisroel2828 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL
7732628840
Atereth Yehoshua2915 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 764-1382
Congregation Adas Yeshurun3050 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL
773-465-2288
Park Plaza Retirement Center6840 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL
7734656700
Congregation Ezras Israel7001 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL
(773) 764-8320
Congregation Khal Chasidim6757 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL
(773) 761-9883
Congregation KINS of West Rogers Park2800 West North Shore Avenue, Chicago, IL
(773) 761-4000
Congregation Shevet Achim Of Chicago2625 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL
(773) 973-4843
Kehilat Chovevei Tzion9220 Crawford Ave, Skokie, IL
(847) 673-8592
Kollel Torah Mitzion2828 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL
(773) 973-1450
Persian Hebrew Congregation3820 Main St, Skokie, IL
8476745444
Heritage Russian Jewish Congregation2941 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL

Our Community Contacts

Rabbi Yehuda Meyers rabbi@ljcagbi.org
NCSY
NCSY Chapter