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Kosher and Jewish Life in Lincolnwood

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Lincolnwood. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Lincolnwood, Illinois.

About Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,590 at the 2010 census. Johann Tess, for whom the village was originally named, and his family came from Germany in 1856, purchasing 30 acres (110,000 m2) of barren land in the area. Tessville was long reputed for drinking and gambling until the 1931 election of its longest-serving mayor, Henry A. Proesel. Proesel finally changed Tessville's image when he renamed the village Lincolnwood in 1936. Lincolnwood is a leafy village with 13 parks and an aquatic centre. Lincolnwood is located south of Skokie and is 10 miles north of Chicago and about 10 minutes away by car.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation started in 1958 an there has been a Jewish community there ever since. Lincolnwood is one of several towns and villages where the Jewish population of Chicago has moved to over the years. Lincolnwood has an eruv that also surrounds next door Peterson Park. There are around 13 synagogues in Lincolnwood mostly located around West Ridge, three have daily minyanim. There are several kosher establishments in Lincolnwood all based around the West Devon Avenue, there are also kosher shops, delis and cafes.

Weather In Lincolnwood

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Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!