Warm, welcoming High Holiday services on Chicago's North Shore — Rosh Hashanah in Deerfield and Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre & Neilah) at The Birchstone in Lincolnshire. No membership, no affiliation, and no Hebrew required.
Looking for meaningful High Holiday services near you? Join L'Chaim Center for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, serving Highland Park, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove, Riverwoods, Bannockburn, Vernon Hills and Glenview. Families welcome, with kids' programming and childcare available on Rosh Hashanah.
Day 1 (Sat, Sept 12) and Day 2 (Sun, Sept 13) at L'Chaim Center, 405 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield — morning services at 8:30 AM, classes, kiddush, and the Rabbi's sermon & shofar. Kids' programming available.
Kol Nidre (Sun evening, Sept 20) and Yom Kippur day (Mon, Sept 21) at The Birchstone, 200 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire — Yizkor, Neilah, and a community break-fast as the fast ends.
No — L'Chaim Center has no membership. Everyone is welcome on Chicago's North Shore, with no affiliation or Hebrew required.
Rosh Hashanah is in Deerfield; Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre and the following day) is at The Birchstone in Lincolnshire. One ticket covers both.
Individual $200, Family $400 — covering all Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at both locations. Sponsor-a-Seat options mean cost is never a barrier.
Yes — supervised Kids Empire childcare and games on Rosh Hashanah, $20 per child.
Yes — a community break-fast is served the moment the fast ends, at The Birchstone in Lincolnshire.
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