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High Holidays with L'Chaim Center

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.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
5:45 PM
The Birchstone, 200 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire
Individual: $200
Family : $400
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New this year

Special Kids Empire Entertainment for Rosh Hashana

Bring the whole family! While you pray and connect, the kids enjoy supervised fun and games with Kids Empire on Rosh Hashana. Just add child care when you register below — $20 per child.

About This Event

Tickets are for Both Rosh Hashanah (held at L'Chaim Center) as well as Yom Kippur (at the Birchstone 200 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire) High Holidays 5787 / 2026-27 Meaning. Connection. Inspiration. This year, experience the High Holidays the L’Chaim way — alive with warmth, Torah, and community. No long, dry services. No endless cantorial solos. No political speeches. Just powerful prayer, uplifting learning, and heartfelt connection. Rosh Hashanah 📍 L’Chaim Center – Deerfield 🗓 Day 1: Saturday, Sept. 12th Services Begin at 9:00am (First Class at 9:30am) 🗓 Day 2: Sunday, Sept. 13th Services Begin at 9:00am (First Class at 9:30am) Yom Kippur 📍 Lincolnshire The Birchstone 🗓 Kol Nidrei: Sun night, Sept 20th 🗓 Yom Kippur Day: Monday Sept. 21st Step into 5787 with meaning, joy, and renewal. We can’t wait to share these transformative days with you.

Make it even more meaningful

Two ways to add to your High Holidays — no need to register again.

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Give in someone's honor

Sponsor a moment

Dedicate a kiddush, the shofar, an open ark and more — in memory or in honor of someone you love.

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In loving memory

Remember a loved one at Yizkor

Add their name to our community Yizkor Book, read aloud during Yizkor on Yom Kippur.

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Rosh Hashanah Services in Deerfield

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.

Yom Kippur & Kol Nidre in Lincolnshire

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a member?

No — L'Chaim Center has no membership. Everyone is welcome on Chicago's North Shore, with no affiliation or Hebrew required.

Where are the services held?

Rosh Hashanah is in Deerfield; Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre and the following day) is at The Birchstone in Lincolnshire. One ticket covers both.

How much are tickets?

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.

Is childcare available?

Yes — supervised Kids Empire childcare and games on Rosh Hashanah, $20 per child.

Is there a break-fast after Yom Kippur?

Yes — a community break-fast is served the moment the fast ends, at The Birchstone in Lincolnshire.

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