Chicago Jewish Historical Society
@cjhs1977.bsky.social
The mission of the Society is the discovery, documentation, and sharing of the history of the Jewish community in the Chicago area.
http://www.chicagojewishhistory.org/
http://www.chicagojewishhistory.org/
***Madron Gallery presents The Fine Art of Madron Gallery***
On view October 15 through December 18th, 2026, the exhibition explores twenty-five artworks by twenty-five artists that Madron has analyzed, discussed, and exhibited.
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On view October 15 through December 18th, 2026, the exhibition explores twenty-five artworks by twenty-five artists that Madron has analyzed, discussed, and exhibited.
www.madrongallery.com/campaigns/vi...
October 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
***Madron Gallery presents The Fine Art of Madron Gallery***
On view October 15 through December 18th, 2026, the exhibition explores twenty-five artworks by twenty-five artists that Madron has analyzed, discussed, and exhibited.
www.madrongallery.com/campaigns/vi...
On view October 15 through December 18th, 2026, the exhibition explores twenty-five artworks by twenty-five artists that Madron has analyzed, discussed, and exhibited.
www.madrongallery.com/campaigns/vi...
We had an outstanding "Jewish Builders of Chicago" walking tour yesterday!
October 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
We had an outstanding "Jewish Builders of Chicago" walking tour yesterday!
***Check out Jewish sites at Open House Chicago, October 17-18, 2026***
Explore one of the largest architecture and urban festivals in the world as Open House Chicago returns to celebrate 16 years of architecture, culture and community.
openhousechicago.org
Explore one of the largest architecture and urban festivals in the world as Open House Chicago returns to celebrate 16 years of architecture, culture and community.
openhousechicago.org
October 9, 2026 at 5:57 AM
***Check out Jewish sites at Open House Chicago, October 17-18, 2026***
Explore one of the largest architecture and urban festivals in the world as Open House Chicago returns to celebrate 16 years of architecture, culture and community.
openhousechicago.org
Explore one of the largest architecture and urban festivals in the world as Open House Chicago returns to celebrate 16 years of architecture, culture and community.
openhousechicago.org
***The former Roumanian Synagogue, Shaarei Shomayim (Gates of Heaven) synagogue***
The City of Chicago has awarded $167,000 through the Adopt-A-Landmark Program to the Stone Temple Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglass Blvd.
The City of Chicago has awarded $167,000 through the Adopt-A-Landmark Program to the Stone Temple Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglass Blvd.
October 5, 2026 at 6:11 AM
***The former Roumanian Synagogue, Shaarei Shomayim (Gates of Heaven) synagogue***
The City of Chicago has awarded $167,000 through the Adopt-A-Landmark Program to the Stone Temple Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglass Blvd.
The City of Chicago has awarded $167,000 through the Adopt-A-Landmark Program to the Stone Temple Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglass Blvd.
***Hear Jewish Chicago Documentarian Dan Protess Nov. 1***
Sunday, 11/1, 2 pm
Evanston Public Library
Join us for a lively conversation with Protess, who will talk about the development of his documentaries and discuss how the Chicago Jewish landscape has changed since their release 2 decades ago.
Sunday, 11/1, 2 pm
Evanston Public Library
Join us for a lively conversation with Protess, who will talk about the development of his documentaries and discuss how the Chicago Jewish landscape has changed since their release 2 decades ago.
October 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM
***Hear Jewish Chicago Documentarian Dan Protess Nov. 1***
Sunday, 11/1, 2 pm
Evanston Public Library
Join us for a lively conversation with Protess, who will talk about the development of his documentaries and discuss how the Chicago Jewish landscape has changed since their release 2 decades ago.
Sunday, 11/1, 2 pm
Evanston Public Library
Join us for a lively conversation with Protess, who will talk about the development of his documentaries and discuss how the Chicago Jewish landscape has changed since their release 2 decades ago.
***Registration deadline for October 8 "Jewish Builders'" Downtown Walking Tour extended to October 7***
Register now!
The cost is $30 per person.
To register: Go to CJHS Make a Gift page: chicagojewishhistory.org/make-a-gift/ and leave a note that it's for the tour.
Register now!
The cost is $30 per person.
To register: Go to CJHS Make a Gift page: chicagojewishhistory.org/make-a-gift/ and leave a note that it's for the tour.
September 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
***Registration deadline for October 8 "Jewish Builders'" Downtown Walking Tour extended to October 7***
Register now!
The cost is $30 per person.
To register: Go to CJHS Make a Gift page: chicagojewishhistory.org/make-a-gift/ and leave a note that it's for the tour.
Register now!
The cost is $30 per person.
To register: Go to CJHS Make a Gift page: chicagojewishhistory.org/make-a-gift/ and leave a note that it's for the tour.
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September 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Are you following us on all of our various social media platforms?
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagojewis...
Bluesky: @cjhs1977.bsky.social
Instagram: @cjhs1977
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Bluesky: @cjhs1977.bsky.social
Instagram: @cjhs1977
A Joint Chicago Jewish Historical Society (CJHS) – JGS of Illinois Program “From the Basement of the Shul to the Basement of City Hall: Uncovering the Records of Oak Park’s Jewish Community” took place on Sunday, August 30, 2026 with Michael Zmora.
September 14, 2026 at 4:12 AM
A Joint Chicago Jewish Historical Society (CJHS) – JGS of Illinois Program “From the Basement of the Shul to the Basement of City Hall: Uncovering the Records of Oak Park’s Jewish Community” took place on Sunday, August 30, 2026 with Michael Zmora.
"Remembering Haym Salomon, the Revolutionary War hero memorialized in Chicago" by Rabbi Michael Siegel in the Chicago Sun-Times
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
August 16, 2026 at 6:16 AM
"Remembering Haym Salomon, the Revolutionary War hero memorialized in Chicago" by Rabbi Michael Siegel in the Chicago Sun-Times
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
***Photos of May 19 co-sponsored program at Goethe-Institut***
Chicago Jewish Historical Society member Matthew Schlerf was a presenter
Talk title: "Chicago's German-Jewish Labor History, from Haymarket to the 1910 Garment Workers' Strike"
Chicago Jewish Historical Society member Matthew Schlerf was a presenter
Talk title: "Chicago's German-Jewish Labor History, from Haymarket to the 1910 Garment Workers' Strike"
May 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
***Photos of May 19 co-sponsored program at Goethe-Institut***
Chicago Jewish Historical Society member Matthew Schlerf was a presenter
Talk title: "Chicago's German-Jewish Labor History, from Haymarket to the 1910 Garment Workers' Strike"
Chicago Jewish Historical Society member Matthew Schlerf was a presenter
Talk title: "Chicago's German-Jewish Labor History, from Haymarket to the 1910 Garment Workers' Strike"
***August 30 joint program with JGS of Illinois***
May 27, 2026 at 9:39 PM
***August 30 joint program with JGS of Illinois***
"Jews and Lithuania: A Different Perspective"
Information below.
Information below.
May 27, 2026 at 9:29 PM
"Jews and Lithuania: A Different Perspective"
Information below.
Information below.
“Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit” at the Downers Grove Public Library
March 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
“Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit” at the Downers Grove Public Library
March 30, 2026 at 3:25 PM
***Honorary Ben Hecht Way at Newberry Library***
From our Chicago Jewish Historical Society president Dr. Rachelle Gold:
"I visited Newberry Library yesterday and noticed that the southeast corner of the property, the intersection of Walton and Dearborn Streets, is named in honor of Ben Hecht."
From our Chicago Jewish Historical Society president Dr. Rachelle Gold:
"I visited Newberry Library yesterday and noticed that the southeast corner of the property, the intersection of Walton and Dearborn Streets, is named in honor of Ben Hecht."
March 27, 2026 at 5:09 AM
***Honorary Ben Hecht Way at Newberry Library***
From our Chicago Jewish Historical Society president Dr. Rachelle Gold:
"I visited Newberry Library yesterday and noticed that the southeast corner of the property, the intersection of Walton and Dearborn Streets, is named in honor of Ben Hecht."
From our Chicago Jewish Historical Society president Dr. Rachelle Gold:
"I visited Newberry Library yesterday and noticed that the southeast corner of the property, the intersection of Walton and Dearborn Streets, is named in honor of Ben Hecht."
***Book Talk: A Discussion with Dominic A. Pacyga, Author of Clout City***
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Free and open to the public
More info here: chicagocollections.org/news-events/...
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Free and open to the public
More info here: chicagocollections.org/news-events/...
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
***Book Talk: A Discussion with Dominic A. Pacyga, Author of Clout City***
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Free and open to the public
More info here: chicagocollections.org/news-events/...
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Free and open to the public
More info here: chicagocollections.org/news-events/...
***Photos from December 25 kosher Chinese meal***
December 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
***Photos from December 25 kosher Chinese meal***
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS!
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS!
***Illinois Statehood Day 2025 Set For December 3rd***
Join us for a full day of Illinois History!
Statehood Day 2025 will be held at the Inn at 835 in Springfield.
Tickets can be reserved/purchased at ilstatehoodday2025.eventbrite.com or by calling the office at 217-525-2781, ext. 2.
Join us for a full day of Illinois History!
Statehood Day 2025 will be held at the Inn at 835 in Springfield.
Tickets can be reserved/purchased at ilstatehoodday2025.eventbrite.com or by calling the office at 217-525-2781, ext. 2.
October 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
***Illinois Statehood Day 2025 Set For December 3rd***
Join us for a full day of Illinois History!
Statehood Day 2025 will be held at the Inn at 835 in Springfield.
Tickets can be reserved/purchased at ilstatehoodday2025.eventbrite.com or by calling the office at 217-525-2781, ext. 2.
Join us for a full day of Illinois History!
Statehood Day 2025 will be held at the Inn at 835 in Springfield.
Tickets can be reserved/purchased at ilstatehoodday2025.eventbrite.com or by calling the office at 217-525-2781, ext. 2.
We extend warm wishes to all our members and friends for a wonderful Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year 5786 - and a year of peace, good health, sweetness, and happiness.
September 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We extend warm wishes to all our members and friends for a wonderful Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year 5786 - and a year of peace, good health, sweetness, and happiness.
***Upcoming program: "Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities"***
Monday, September 8, 2025
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT/Chicago Time
Zoom
Learn more and register here: wrj.org/calendar/ros...
Monday, September 8, 2025
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT/Chicago Time
Zoom
Learn more and register here: wrj.org/calendar/ros...
August 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
***Upcoming program: "Rosenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities"***
Monday, September 8, 2025
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT/Chicago Time
Zoom
Learn more and register here: wrj.org/calendar/ros...
Monday, September 8, 2025
8:00 pm ET | 7:00 pm CT/Chicago Time
Zoom
Learn more and register here: wrj.org/calendar/ros...
The Summer 2025 issue of Chicago Jewish History, published by the Chicago Jewish HIstorical Society (CJHS), is available online!
chicagojewishhistory.org/publications...
chicagojewishhistory.org/publications...
August 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Summer 2025 issue of Chicago Jewish History, published by the Chicago Jewish HIstorical Society (CJHS), is available online!
chicagojewishhistory.org/publications...
chicagojewishhistory.org/publications...
This is our beautiful logo, created by artist and founding CJHS member Roseann Chasman, z"l.
The title's biblical quote is from the prophetic reading that accompanies Eikev (Deuternomy 7:12 - 11:25), the Torah portion that was read in synagogues today, August 16, 2025.
The title's biblical quote is from the prophetic reading that accompanies Eikev (Deuternomy 7:12 - 11:25), the Torah portion that was read in synagogues today, August 16, 2025.
August 17, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This is our beautiful logo, created by artist and founding CJHS member Roseann Chasman, z"l.
The title's biblical quote is from the prophetic reading that accompanies Eikev (Deuternomy 7:12 - 11:25), the Torah portion that was read in synagogues today, August 16, 2025.
The title's biblical quote is from the prophetic reading that accompanies Eikev (Deuternomy 7:12 - 11:25), the Torah portion that was read in synagogues today, August 16, 2025.
Please see the below photos of our May 27 Rosenwald program, "From Sears to Eternity," co-hosted with the Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago at the Skokie Library.
June 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Please see the below photos of our May 27 Rosenwald program, "From Sears to Eternity," co-hosted with the Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago at the Skokie Library.
The Greater Chicago Jewish Festival is this Sunday!
Visit the Chicago Jewish Historical Society table in the Green tent. We would love to meet you!
Visit the Chicago Jewish Historical Society table in the Green tent. We would love to meet you!
June 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The Greater Chicago Jewish Festival is this Sunday!
Visit the Chicago Jewish Historical Society table in the Green tent. We would love to meet you!
Visit the Chicago Jewish Historical Society table in the Green tent. We would love to meet you!