Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook

In their own words

Our mission is to educate, inspire and help every Jew increase their level of Jewish knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment. With unconditional love and respect, Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook welcomes all Jews with a non-judgmental and pleasant approach.

Philosophy: The word "Lubavitch" is the name of the town in White Russia where the movement was based for more than a century. Appropriately, the word Lubavitch in Russian means the "city of brotherly love." The name Lubavitch conveys the essence of the responsibility and love engendered by the Chabad philosophy toward every single Jew.

The word "Chabad" is a Hebrew acronym for the three intellectual faculties of: chachmah -wisdom, binah -comprehension and da'at -knowledge. The movement's system of Jewish religious philosophy, the deepest dimension of G‑d's Torah, teaches understanding and recognition of the Creator, the role and purpose of Creation, and the importance and unique mission of each Creature. This philosophy guides a person to refine and govern his and her every act and feeling through wisdom, comprehension and knowledge.

Movement: Following its inception 250 years ago, the Lubavitch-Chabad movement swept through Russia and spread in surrounding countries as well. It provided scholars with answers that eluded them and simple farmers with a love that had been denied of them. Eventually the philosophy of Lubavitch Chabad and its adherents reached almost every corner of the world and affected almost every facet of Jewish life.

From ChabadNorthbrook.com