No dues. No barriers. No one turned away.
Chabad of Wilmette operates on a simple but powerful model, Jewish life should be open to every person, regardless of background or financial position.
There are no membership dues. No tickets to feel welcome. No price tag on belonging.
This only works because a group of people step forward each year with leadership generosity, choosing to carry more so that everyone can have access.
The backbone of the community
Benefactors do more than give.
Members of the Benefactors Circle give $2,800 or more annually to sustain and grow the work of Chabad of Wilmette.
Their support makes possible everything from classes and holiday programs to community events, youth engagement, and the quiet moments of connection that happen every day.
They are not just supporters. They are partners in building Jewish life.
Impact
What the Benefactors Circle makes possible.
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Open Jewish life
Programs remain accessible and welcoming, without financial barriers between a person and their Jewish home.
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Families and community
Children, teens, and families experience meaningful Jewish life through programs, relationships, and shared moments.
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Growth and future
Leadership giving allows the organization to expand, plan, and serve more people with confidence.
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Membership
Join the circle that carries the community.
Benefactors Circle membership begins at $2,800 annually. It reflects a commitment not only to give, but to stand behind the vision of a community that is open, strong, and growing.
- Invitation to the annual Benefactors Circle VIP evening
- Recognition as a leadership supporter
- Connection with others who care deeply about the community
- Meaningful impact across every area of Jewish life
Current Members
With gratitude to our Benefactors Circle.
Mrs. Ferne Avery | Dr. Elliot Baker and Mrs. Julie Esguerra | Dr. Bonnie Barsky | Mr. Dan and Mrs. Courtney Bednyak | Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Edith Belkind | Rabbi Michoel and Mrs. Rivka Benjamin | Mr. Howard and Mrs. Stacy Berk | Mr. Aleksander Berson and Mrs. Kateryna Shvartsman | Mr. Les Blau and Mrs. Sara Kleinman | Mr. Dan Bleier and Ms. Caroline Glasser | Mr. Igor and Mrs. Diana Blumin | Mrs. Marcia Cahn | Dr. Barry Chernawsky | Mr. Paul and Mrs. Jaclyn Chernawsky | Mrs. Eden Coresh | Mr. Joel and Mrs. Brenda Davis | Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Elena Drizin | Dr. Louis and Mrs. Gail Dvorkin | Mrs. Judy Ellis | Mr. Michael Elterman and Mrs. Natalya Manishevich | Mr. Joel and Mrs. Ellen Feldman | Ms. Linda Forman | Mr. Norman and Mrs. Bonnie Frankel | Mr. David and Mrs. Suzanne Friedland | Mr. Mark Friedland | Mr. Doron and Mrs. Didi Friedman | Mr. Timur and Mrs. Anna Furmanov | Mr. Stuart and Mrs. Dafna Gabel | Dr. Ira Garoon | Mr. Howard and Mrs. Brenda Goffen | Ms. Sophia Goodman | Mr. Joel and Dr. Sharon Greenburg | Mr. Mark and Mrs. Elizabeth Greenhill | Mr. Michael and Mrs. Debbie Greenhill | Mr. David and Mrs. Jill Greer | Ms. Eva Hershman | Dr. Neil Hochstadt and Ms. Shellie Kaiser | Ms. Diane Israel | Mr. Donald and Mrs. Julie Johnson | Ms. Bryna Kanarek | Mrs. Carole Kanter | Mr. Harold Katz | Mr. Jack and Mrs. Bonnie Katz | Mrs. Nitza Khan | Dr. Sam and Mrs. Ray Levin | Mr. Richard Levy | Dr. Victor and Mrs. Natasha Lichtenberg | Dr. Eli and Mrs. Dalia Maor | Dr. David and Mrs. Joan Marcus | Mr. Jesse and Mrs. Jennifer Marzouk | Mrs. Becky Mati | Mr. Frank and Mrs. Karen Metzger | Mr. Danny and Mrs. Martha Michael | Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Melanie Michael | Mr. Stuart and Mrs. Sarah Miller | Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Christina Nelson | Dr. Ed and Mrs. Elina Neyman | Mr. Benjamin Nortman and Mrs. Amy Stoken Nortman | Dr. Marty and Mrs. Donna Okun | Mr. Robert Paddor | Mr. Rick Paddor | Mr. Jay and Mrs. Harlene Pine | Hon. Lee and Mrs. Fran Preston | Mr. Richard and Mrs. Wendy Price | Mr. Ron Roth | Mr. Leon and Mrs. Lana Sagalchik | Mr. Michael Sandler and Dr. Diana Segalite Sandler | Dr. Eitan Schwarz and Ms. Ann Wenger | Mr. Rob Selati | Mr. Robert Sheck | Mr. Rich and Mrs. Debbie Silverstein | Mr. John and Dr. Deborah Sobel | Dr. Neil and Mrs. Leslie Soifer | Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Merilyn Thall | Dr. Hal and Mrs. Ellen Tinberg | Mrs. Esther Vogel | Mrs. Roza Vologin | Mr. Richard and Mrs. Diane Weinberg | Mr. Steven and Mrs. Lauren Weiss | Mr. Bob and Mrs. Ellen Wigoda | Mrs. Phyllis Woloshin | Mr. Mitch and Mrs. Abra Zaveduk
Become a Benefactor
Help keep Jewish life open and strong.
A leadership gift helps ensure that Chabad of Wilmette remains a place where every person can walk in, connect, and belong.
