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Synagogues & Temples in Illinois
Illinois is home to 119 Jewish congregations listed on JewSA, spread across 30 communities.
The largest listed communities are Chicago (44 listings), Skokie (16 listings) and Northbrook (5 listings).
Denomination is recorded for 83 of these congregations, spanning 15 traditions including Ashkenazi Orthodox, Reform and Conservative.
Browse the listings below by city, each with its denomination where known and contact details.
Denominations Represented
Counts reflect listings where a denomination is recorded. The remaining Illinois listings do not specify one.
Aurora
Bloomington
Champaign
Chicago
Deerfield
Elgin
Evanston
Galesburg
Glencoe
Highland Park
Hoffman Estates
Homewood
Joliet
Lincolnwood
Lombard
Naperville
Normal
Northbrook
Northfield
Oak Park
Peoria
Prairie View
Quincy
River Forest
Skokie
Springfield
Vernon Hills
Wheeling
Wilmette
Other Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many synagogues are there in Illinois?
JewSA lists 119 synagogues and temples across 30 communities in Illinois, each with its location, denomination, and contact details.
What is the largest Jewish community in Illinois?
Chicago has the most listings in Illinois, with 44 congregations on JewSA, followed by Skokie with 16.
What is the most common synagogue denomination in Illinois?
Among Illinois listings that record a denomination, Ashkenazi Orthodox is the most common, with 22 congregations.
What synagogue denominations are represented in Illinois?
Congregations listed in Illinois include Ashkenazi Orthodox, Sephardi, Baptist, Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and others. Every listing notes its denomination where it is known.
Which Illinois cities have synagogues on JewSA?
Cities with listed congregations include Aurora, Bloomington, Champaign, Chicago, Deerfield, Elgin, among others.
Is the Illinois synagogue directory free to use?
Yes. JewSA is a free, community-built directory. If a Illinois congregation is missing or out of date, you can suggest an addition or correction.
Don't see a Illinois congregation, or spot something out of date? Let us know and we'll add or correct the listing, this is a community-built directory.
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