Join Our Congregation Family
New to Etz Chaim? You're in the Right Place.
Serving Jewish families across 96 zip codes in the western suburbs of Chicago, we understand that finding your Jewish community can feel overwhelming. That's why we've made joining us simple, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.
Why Families Choose Etz Chaim
We Handle What You Can't Do Alone
- Tuition-Free Religious School (just $165 for books/supplies per child)
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation with personalized guidance
- Jewish Education your children will enjoy
- Community where your family isn't just a statistic
Your Jewish Home Away From Home
- Many families drive from further away to join us. They consistently tell us the community they find here makes the journey worthwhile.
- Sharing lifecycle moments. From baby namings to weddings to memorials, we're with you through every chapter.
- Every member is seen, heard, and valued. You belong.
Fair Share Membership
- Membership dues are based on a sliding scale model
- No one is turned away due to financial circumstances
- Private, confidential conversations about what works for your family
- Focus on people, not payment
Our Executive Director and Financial Secretary work with each individual and family privately based on your unique situation. Our membership dues are based on a fair share of income. We rely on the generosity of our members to sustain our vibrant community, but no one is turned away due to their financial circumstances. We welcome anyone who supports our mission and aligns with our values, regardless of age, race, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, ability status, sensory needs, or financial means. We look forward to welcoming you!
Ready to Visit?
Choose what works for you:
- Shabbat Service - Experience our community in action
- Private Tour - Personal time with our staff
- School Visit - See our tuition-free education in action
- Meet with a Rabbi - Ask all your questions
Call (630) 627-3912 or use the form below to connect.
Why Join a Temple?
Supporting a Jewish congregation does not only fulfill our obligation to passing Torah from generation to generation. It also serves to benefit you and your family. As a volunteer organization, we work diligently to meet the spiritual needs of our families. Here are just a few of the benefits for which we strive:
Life Cycle Support – Weddings, Baby Namings, Brit Milah, B’nai Mitzvah, Bereavement Assistance and Shiva
Rabbinic Support – Spiritual advice and confidential guidance available to members
Education – The opportunity for furthering you and/or your family’s education through Early Childhood Education Programs, Religious School, Hebrew School, Adult Education, Torah Study.
Access – Weekly emails about community happenings, special notices, monthly newsletter, contact information of others within your community
Special Group Opportunities – Committees, Activities, Dinners, Chavurot, Book Club, Mitzvah opportunities.
Special Pricing – Social gatherings, URJ Camps, URJ Conventions and Educational Opportunities, Congregational Seders and other programs. Reduced Religious School fees
Social and Spiritual – Relationship Building, Religious Participation, Holiday Special Observances, Access to Membership Directory to encourage connectedness
Dupage County and Beyond
If you seek community, spirituality, learning, impact, or many other things, we have the Congregation for you! Everyone is welcome regardless of financial resources. Every household is different. We encourage everyone to donate what is meaningful and sustainable for their situation.
We have over 67 cities represented in our congregation: Addison, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Batavia, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Broadview, Buffalo Grove, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Crest Hill, Darien, Deerfield, DeKalb, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elmhurst, Evanston, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Height, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Homewood, Indian Head Park, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Lemont, Lisle, Lockport, Lombard, Morton Grove, Naperville, Northbrook, North Aurora, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Olympia Fields, Orland Park, Oswego, Palatine, Park Ridge, Plainfield, Riverside, Riverwoods, Romeoville, Roselle, Schaumburg, South Elgin, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, West Chicago, Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Wood Dale, Woodridge, Yorkville.
... AND over 96 different zip codes:
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30004 |
60062 |
60139 |
60188 |
60446 |
60523 |
60560 |
60622 |



