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L'Chaim's Weekly Wisdom for Modern Lives

Read Rabbi David and Ali's weekly words of inspiration

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Welcome

This is not the Judaism that a lot of us grew up with. L’Chaim Center has an innovative, energetic approach to pass on Torah values that inspires and motivates our students to grow as Jews and as people. Most importantly, we are providing people with the tools to gift their love of Judaism to the next generation, which is the key to our future as a people.

Rabbi David Begoun, Founder and Educator

Woman's Division

I am passionate when it comes to women learning! All of us want to be the best we can be, to be present in the moment for our children, to deepen intimacy with our spouse, to feel in control, grateful and fulfilled in our daily lives. But the busyness and loud rush of living often seem to get in the way. My greatest pleasure is to reveal the profound relevance of Jewish learning in our personal lives. I encourage all of my friends to take time out of their hectic schedules to deepen their connection to spirituality, and to feel the vitality that comes with growing Jewishly. I hope you'll join us!

Ali Begoun Co-Founder and Director of Women’s Division

Events

Genesis and You
A weekly class with Rabbi David


Tour the Illinois Holocaust Museum with L'Chaim Center

Soul Expression: A monthly personal growth workshop with Ali

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What Others Are Saying

Ali has given me an amazing new perspective on human life and relationships. I credit her classes with making me a better mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend! She has given me the gift to see the good in everyone. Ali is truly making the world a better place. She is my precious present! — Dana Spiwak

Ali’s class is a spiritual oasis that nurtures our souls and enriches our minds. Each week there is something new we can take with us in order to become more fulfilled in our lives as Jewish women. — Ilene Leff

You have certainly given my life a purpose. Before meeting you and Ali my life revolved only around my family and my work. Now I see that making Hashem the focal point in our lives, makes everything else around us that much more special. Again thank you for making my life have purpose, and introducing me to the Judaism I never knew. The two of you are the most incredible people who have ever come into my life. May G-D always watch over you, Ali, and the children. — Bruce Finn

For someone with the desire to do some Jewish learning, even if your background isn't very extensive, (which certainly describes my Jewish upbringing) what Rabbi Begoun and his wife, Ali, can do for you is something quite extraordinary. Their approach is easy to handle, fun, and really very enjoyable. In the few years I have been going to their classes, it amazes me what I now know about my own religion that I never knew before. And, I've had a great time doing it. —Bob Gottlieb

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