Welcome To Central Synagogue of ChicagoWe’re glad you found us!
Join us for spiritually inspiring weekly services, Torah study and social holiday events. Central Synagogue of Chicago is a small, friendly, welcoming urban Conservative Chicago Synagogue, where everyone is important, and everyone counts. We provide a traditional approach to Judaism with contemporary insights. Our services are traditional and egalitarian with spirited davening, inspiring hazzanut and congregational participation. Sign up on our mailing list to be informed of upcoming events.
Among Chicago Synagogues we are the only centrally located Conservative Synagogue in the downtown area, however our congregants come from all over Chicagoland.
So if you …
- are new to Chicago
- just moved back to the city from the suburbs
- were here all the time but just found us...
…if you are looking for a place to call spiritual “home”, know that everyone is truly welcome here.
If you’re here on vacation, business, visiting family or simply find yourself in the downtown Chicago area, we welcome you to come and join us for Shabbat services and holiday events anytime during your stay.
We are located on North Michigan Avenue, walking distance from Magnificent Mile and near north hotels and a short taxi/bus/train ride from the Loop. We have many visitors who return each time they come to town, enjoying our services and hospitality. So, be our guest! Come daven with us any time you are in Chicago on Shabbat or Yom Tov, and stay for Kiddush lunch.
We are delighted to honor our rich history celebrating our founding roots that are nearly 125 years old! If you attended the South Side Hebrew Congregation, or Central Synagogue or know anyone who did, please let us know. We are collecting memories and would love to hear from you! Synagogue Alumni Share Here
All Shabbat, Yom Tov and
High Holy Day Services
are now being conducted
in our sanctuary

WINE & CHEESE KABBALAT SHABBAT
7:00 PM – Second Friday of the month
April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12

Everyone's invited! Join us as we gather each month for Friday evening Shabbat services followed by a special Oneg event. Guests welcome.
Hava Nagila
(A Fun Documentary!)
Monday, May 6th
7:20 PM (meet in lobby at 7pm)
The Music Box Theater
3733 N. Southport Ave.
Tuesday, May 14 – 7:00 PM
(Kids Torah Talk at 6:30 PM)
$12, rsvp required
At the home of congregants on Lake Shore Drive near Division Sreet. RSVP by phone or email for the exact address.
Join us for services and stay for kiddush lunch. Services on Thursday will include yizkor.
Wednesday, May 15 – 9:10 AM
Thursday, May 16 – 9:10 AM,
Yizkor (approx. 11:15 AM)
All events and services are open to the community. Guests welcome!
Sunday, May 19th
7:00 PM – Free*
(*Tickets are required; please call or email Central Synagogue to RSVP.)
Old Town School of Folk Music 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
Join us as we gather together and read a selection of books that is insightful, thought-provoking and fun!
Anyone is welcome.
~ NEXT BOOK & MEETING TIME ~
Sunday, June 23, 2013 – 10:30 AM
Making Prayer Real
by Mike Comins
Join us for a stimulating
conversation and free brunch!
Location: On N. Lake Shore Dr./Division
at the home of one of our congregants.
Kindly RSVP by phone or email for the exact address.
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Shabbat Services
Saturdays 9:10 AM
at Water Tower Place
(formerly in the
15 W Delaware Pl
Sinai Building)
Participate in our Shabbat Minyan. Come for the Service and stay for Kiddush Lunch.
Haftarah and Torah chanters are very welcome, please let us know if you would like to volunteer.
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For membership information please
call us at:
312-787-0450