Orthodox Life in Skokie Highlands

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Information in this table is specifically for Skokie. Many other Mikvaos, supermarkets/groceries, restaurants, Bookstores, etc. are within a 15 minute drive of our neighborhood.

Shul Kesser Maariv
Congregation Kesser Maariv was founded in 1867 in downtown Chicago. After the Great Chicago Fire, it rebuilt, and eventually moved to both the South and West sides of Chicago.
In 1935, Rabbi Zev Wein, father of Rabbi Berel Wein, was appointed Rabbi of the West Side location, and it moved to the North Side (East Rogers Park) in 1955. Due to shifting demographics, the Shul sold the building in 19889 and reopened its doors in Skokie on December 31, 1993.
Under the leadership of Rabbi Louis & Rebbeztin Saretta Lazovsky, Kesser Maariv is a friendly shul dedicated to Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Chasadim. With Daily minyanim, regular shiurim (Rabbi Moshe Solovechik has delivered a weekly Parsha Class since 1994), an active Women's Council, and Chesed committee, Kesser Maariv also welcomes many visitors due to its proximity to several hotels, and a hospital.
Please contact the office for more information, or if you are planning a visit.
Eruv Skokie Eruv
Maintained by Rabbi Moredchai Paretzky profiled in Jewish Action,
Mikva Skokie Mikva Note: No keilim Mikva. Only open at night.
Groceries Skokie Jewel (some Kosher including fresh meats and salads, no deli.
Sarah's Tent - Large All Kosher Supermarket, full meat department, full deli
Restaurants Dairy
Emmas Bagel Cafe
EJ's Pizza
Eve's Garden Cafe
Meat
Taboun
Ken's Diner
Shallot's Bistro
Yoko
Taco's Gingi
Sandwich Club

Judaica/Books Rosenblums
Hotels The Skokie DoubleTree is half a mile from Kesser Maariv, and is within the Eruv if you follow the guidelines.
Other hotels that are less than a 10 minute drive include the Hampton Inn & Suites, Extended StayAmerica Skokie and Residence Inn Wilmette.

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Kesser Maariv

Shul	Kesser Maariv Congregation Kesser Maariv was founded in 1867 in downtown Chicago. After the Great Chicago Fire, it rebuilt, and eventually moved to both the South and West sides of Chicago. In 1935, Rabbi Zev Wein, father of Rabbi Berel Wein, was appointed Rabbi of the West Side location, and it moved to the North Side (East Rogers Park) in 1955. Due to shifting demographics, the Shul sold the building in 19889 and reopened its doors in Skokie on December 31, 1993. Under the leadership of Rabbi Louis & Rebbeztin Saretta Lazovsky, Kesser Maariv is a friendly shul dedicated to Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Chasadim. With Daily minyanim, regular shiurim (Rabbi Moshe Solovechik has delivered a weekly Parsha Class since 1994), an active Women's Council, and Chesed committee, Kesser Maariv also welcomes many visitors due to its proximity to several hotels, and a hospital. Please contact the office for more information, or if you are planning a visit.
Eruv	Skokie Eruv Maintained by Rabbi Moredchai Paretzky profiled in Jewish Action,
Mikva	Skokie Mikva Note: No keilim Mikva. Only open at night.
Groceries	Skokie Jewel (some Kosher including fresh meats and salads, no deli. Sarah's Tent - Large All Kosher Supermarket, full meat department, full deli
Restaurants	Dairy Emmas Bagel Cafe EJ's Pizza Eve's Garden Cafe Meat Taboun Ken's Diner Shallot's Bistro Yoko Taco's Gingi Sandwich Club
Judaica/Books	Rosenblums
Hotels	The Skokie DoubleTree is half a mile from Kesser Maariv, and is within the Eruv if you follow the guidelines. Other hotels that are less than a 10 minute drive include the Hampton Inn & Suites, Extended StayAmerica Skokie and Residence Inn Wilmette.