About
Chabad of Evanston known as the Tannenbaum Chabad House is the epicenter for Jewish life in Evanston, IL. The first Chabad center to open in IL. is a warm embracing and invited place which services the community in a variety of different ways. We offer activities and programs for adults, Northwestern University students, as well as children. Shabbat and Holiday services, international speakers, classes, Holiday celebrations, concerts, and excursions are just a few of our events. Our doors are open to all regardless of age, background, affiliation, or level of observance.
Evanston Chabad is more than just a community, we are family.
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Learning & Inspiration
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Why Is Life Always Plan B?Adam wasn't supposed to eat from that tree. Cain and Abel were supposed to
talk things out. Everyon... Read More - LIVE: Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch EmissariesJoin 6,500 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and lay leaders, live from 1 p.m. ET. Read More
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Daily Thought
Thoughts can give life. Thoughts can kill.
For example, a soldier. The Torah commands a soldier at war, “Do not allow your heart to weaken. Do not fear. Do not panic.”
Imagine this: An army is racing towards you. Your eyes have witnessed their savagery. How can you command your heart not to fear?
Maimonides explains: Don't think those thoughts and you will not fear. Dodge them as you dodge a flying arrow.
Because such thoughts threaten not only your life, they endanger the entire...





