West Ridge in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Devorah Leah Campus

Deborah Leah Campus Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 23, 2026

1. Deborah Leah Campus Marker

Inscription. Dedicated by the Walder Foundation in tribute to Rebbetzin Devorah Leah of Vitebsk

Devorah Leah, aunt of the Alter Rebbe and revered as the Lamdonis, was a pioneering figure whose deep Torah learning and bold spirit helped shape the foundations of Chassidus and Chabad.

Her story, recorded in the memoirs of the Previous Rebbe, stands as a testament to the power of scholarship and spiritual courage.

This campus carries forward her legacy-to empower all who enter to learn deeply, live with purpose, and impact the world.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 41° 59.839′ N, 87° 42.348′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in West Ridge. It is at the intersection of North Whipple Street and West Devon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Whipple Street. The sign is in front of Congregation B'nei Ruven and Lubavitch Girls High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6340 North Whipple Street, Chicago IL 60659, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Spirit of the Fighting Yank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Philip Rogers Home Site (approx. one mile away);

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1877 Keystone from City Hall Building (approx. one mile away); Indian Boundary Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); Indian Boundary Village (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jackson/Thomas House (approx. 1½ miles away); George S. Bangs (approx. 1.6 miles away); Firefighters Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The sign appears to have been added to the fence in front of the Congregation B'nei Ruven building in 2025.

Regarding Devorah Leah Campus. The "Alter Rebbe" was Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of the Chabad branch of Hasidic Judaism.

Also see . . .
1. Chabad.org: Devorah Leah’s Story: A Mother's Greatest Sacrifice. (Submitted on May 24, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Lubavitch Girls High School official site. (Submitted on May 24, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
3. WBEZ.org (Chicago Public Radio): How did West Ridge become a heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhood?. (Submitted on May 24, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Devorah Leah Campus image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 23, 2026

2. Devorah Leah Campus

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.