ג׳ אדר ה׳תשפ״ו | February 20, 2026
After a Decade of Service, Shluchim Establish Chabad in Lincolnshire, Illinois
After more than a decade of devoted service to the Northwest Suburban Chabad community, Rabbi Mendel and Esther Katz are embarking on a new chapter in shlichus with the establishment of Chabad of Lincolnshire.
After more than a decade of devoted service to the Northwest Suburban Chabad community, Rabbi Mendel and Esther Katz are embarking on a new chapter in shlichus with the establishment of Chabad of Lincolnshire.
For over ten years, the Katzes built personal connections with community members of all ages, from young children to seniors as old as one hundred and four, through Hebrew school, adult education, holiday programs, and a wide range of activities.
Now, inspired by the Rebbe’s call that every community where Jews live should have a Chabad house as soon as possible so that Jewish life and kindness can grow, spread, and flourish, Rabbi Mendel and Esther are bringing a permanent Chabad presence to the Village of Lincolnshire.
The intentionally small, residential, and green village offers its residents a vibrant yet distinctly suburban lifestyle, attracting families seeking a wholesome community environment. Chabad of Lincolnshire will serve Jewish individuals and families throughout the village, supporting their Jewish needs and allowing authentic Yiddishkeit to flourish.
Together with their children, Mushka, Yosef, Nachman, and Yisrael, Rabbi Mendel and Esther are committed to building a welcoming and vibrant Jewish home for the Lincolnshire community.
With the partnership and participation of community members, Chabad of Lincolnshire will grow into a thriving center of Jewish life, bringing the Rebbe’s vision to life and strengthening the spiritual fabric of the village.
To learn more or to support Chabad of Lincolnshire, visit www.charidy.com/lincolnshire
We appreciate your feedback. If you have any additional information to contribute to this article, it will be added below.