Our Community

Akiba-Schechter’s lakefront campus is located in the historic Hyde Park-Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago.

Hyde Park is a culturally rich and ethnically diverse community located on the lakefront, just seven miles south of downtown Chicago. Hyde Park is home to the highly acclaimed University of Chicago, and has a history of social activism, political leadership, and community life; it is also the site of renowned museums and architectural landmarks.

Cultural Resources

Court Theatre
Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House
DuSable Museum of African American History
Hyde Park Art Center
Little Black Pearl
Museum of Science and Industry
Oriental Institute
Renaissance Society
Music at Rockefeller Chapel
Smart Museum of Art
South Shore Cultural Center
University Presents Music
Spertus Institute
Seminary Co-op/57th Street Books
Children’s Books in Hebrew – type “Akiba-Schechter of Chicago” and 15% of your purchase will be donated to the school

Additional Resources

Hyde Park Herald
University of Chicago
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club

Akiba-Schechter is a member of the Hyde Park Kenwood Council of Jewish Organizations.
Hyde Park JCC – 773.753.3080
KAM Isaiah Israel
Congregation Rodfei Zedek
JUF Directory