- High Holiday ServicesDuring the High Holidays, the doors to heaven are open to all... So are ours! Join us for warm, welcoming & uplifting holiday services Read More
- 8th annual Mega Challah BakeMake your own homemade Challah and discover the beauty of our tradition connecting the generations... Bring a friend, sister, mother or daughter to celebrate this most powerful mitzvah entrusted to women! Read More
- Advertise in our Community CalendarBe part of our beautiful 5787 Jewish Community Calendar! Add your family’s special dates, place a Shana Tova greeting, or advertise your business while supporting Jewish life in Lakeview. Join the Calendar Here
- Join us for Rosh Hashanah DinnerJoin the traditional Rosh Hashanah dinner with the community RSVP Here
- Planned GivingHelp ensure a bright future for Judaism in our community. Leave an eternal legacy to the Jewish community. Remember Chabad in your will. Read More
About
Chabad of East Lakeview is a vibrant Jewish center located in the heart of Chicago's beautiful Lakeview neighborhood. Regardless of your background or affiliation, we hope you will join us for a true Jewish experience. Enjoy uplifting Friday night dinners and services, delve into our challenging and relevant adult education offerings, present your kids with an exciting Jewish learning venue, and participate in our holiday celebrations.
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Upcoming Events
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Thu, August 13, 2026 - 5:30pm
Kitchen of Kindness
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Fri, August 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
YJP Shabbat
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Thu, August 27, 2026 - 5:30pm
Kitchen of Kindness
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Wed, September 9, 2026 - 5:30pm
Kitchen of Kindness
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Daily Thought
Why must you see every downturn as a punishment? Perhaps, on the contrary, it became time for you to receive greater things from Above.
Only that, like a metal spring, you must first become small before you can unleash your power.
Like an olive, you must allow yourself to be crushed to discover your oil.
Like a seed, you must first come down from your tree and lose yourself within the earth so you can sprout and grow into a mighty oak.
Perhaps all these troubles of yours are G-d's way of helping you along that path, helping you become small.
And if so, the remedy...






