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Chabad Jewish Center of Oak Park-River Forest offers a wide range of Jewish classes, programs and services. Creating a home for Jewish Life in the Oak Park River Forest area
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Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting Times
Oak Park, IL 60302
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at
6:11 PM  -  Friday, October 2
Light Holiday Candles after
7:10 PM  -  Shabbat, October 3
Holiday Ends
7:09 PM  -  Sunday, October 4
Weekly Torah Portion
Vezot Hab'rachah
Upcoming Holiday
Sukkot
Sep. 25 - Oct. 2
Daily Thought
Celebrate for Prophet
Rabbi Jonah said, “The prophet Jonah ben Amitai was just another pilgrim to the Temple. He walked into the Sukkot celebration, the divine spirit rested upon him, and he became a prophet.” The Magid of Mezritch taught: Joy is the path to the divine. And Sukkot is a time for joy. A joy that can lift everyone to the highest heights...