Join Us at Etz Chaim

Serving Jewish families across 96 zip codes in the western suburbs of Chicago. We’ve made joining simple, welcoming, and accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial means.

Membership Benefits

Everything Your
Family Needs

Supporting a Jewish congregation fulfills our obligation to pass the Torah from generation to generation, and also serves to benefit you and your family. Many families drive from further away to join us. They consistently tell us the community they find here makes the journey worthwhile.

CHICAGO WESTERN SUBURBS CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM — SERVICE AREA LOMBARD (CEC) N ~20 mi

67+ Cities
Represented

Hover or click any city to highlight it on the map. Our congregation spans DuPage County and beyond.

67+Cities
96Zip Codes
500+Families

Tuition-Free Religious School
No tuition, just a $165 book and supply fee per child per year (Shorashim: free). From Consecration through Confirmation and Madrichim.

Life Cycle Support

Weddings, Baby Namings, Brit Milah, B’nai Mitzvah, Bereavement Assistance, and Shiva support. Our rabbis are with you through every milestone.

Rabbinic Support
Spiritual advice and confidential guidance available to members. Private conversations about faith, family, and life’s challenges.

Community Access
Weekly emails, monthly newsletter, community contact directory, member calendar, and access to all member-only resources on Benevolate.

Special Group Opportunities
Committees, activities, dinners, Chavurot, Book Club, Mitzvah opportunities, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Tribe 20/30, and more.

Special Pricing
Social gatherings, URJ Camps, URJ Conventions and Educational Opportunities, Congregational Seders, and other programs at member rates.

Fair Share Sliding Scale Dues
Our Executive Director and Financial Secretary work privately with every family. Everyone is welcome regardless of financial resources. Every household is different, we encourage everyone to give what is meaningful and sustainable.