The Orthodox Network is a collaboration of social service providers in Jewish agencies who work in partnership to improve services to the Orthodox community in metropolitan Chicago.
This is accomplished by:
- Offering professional education
- Identifying emerging issues
- Networking and sharing resources
Since 1995, JCFS Chicago professionals have facilitated the work of the Orthodox Network. For many years, JCFS Chicago has hosted Network meetings and trainings and provided other supports to its work.
Organizations and Resources
Organizations represented at the Orthodox Network
Resources about the Orthodox Jewish Communities of Metropolitan Chicago
- Brief Piece about Get (Traditional Jewish Divorce)
- Briefer Contextual Piece regarding Orthodox Communities 2021
- Glossary of certain terms relevant to Orthodox Life 2022
- Kosher Guide 2019
- Major Jewish Holidays 2024-2028
- Orthodox Online Resources
- Social Groupings of Orthodox Jews 2024
- Varieties of Orthodox Communities flowchart 2024
Awareness and Education Forums
Orthodox Communities Trainings for Communal Professionals and Leaders