Events
Broadway Storytime | Wednesdays April 15- June 3 2026
Spend the morning with your 0-2-year-old as our littlest Broadway fans are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate story will be included to...
Kindermusik at Or Shalom
Congregation Or Shalom 21 W Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesDance around the room, sing out with joy, play creatively with instruments, and build your Jewish community! Kindermusik's beloved worldwide curriculum is presented at Or Shalom with an emphasis on Jewish tunes, culture, and values. Parents gain valuable musical tools to help their children ages 0-4 reach their developmental milestones, led by Kindermusik Northshore studio...
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois in person meeting
Breaking Brick Walls Together” will be the focus of the Sunday, April 19, 2026, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois in person meeting at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois. Bring your successes as well as your brick walls. Be ready to help your fellow genealogists with your positive experiences and ideas, while asking questions...
The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program – Blooms for Bibas
Join JUF Russian-speaking Jewish Division, JCC Chicago, and Holocaust Community Services CJE SeniorLife for The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program – Blooms for Bibas. With the help of our communities, the daffodils were planted last September in the new Lake County JCC garden, dedicated to the children who perished in the Holocaust and to those who...
Blue and White Block Party
Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut at our Blue and White Block Party with an interactive, station-based afternoon of family-friendly fun at the Lake County JCC! As families arrive, children will receive a “passport” and collect stamps as they explore hands-on activity stations featuring movement challenges, sand art, planting, and Israeli-inspired music and market-style experiences. Together, we’ll dedicate...
Blue & White Block Party
It's almost time! Don’t miss JCC Chicago's Blue & White Block Party! This Sunday, the J is celebrating Israel’s independence with an afternoon full of hands-on fun, music, and community—and spots are filling fast! Kids will grab their “passports,” explore activity stations, and collect stamps along the way, while families enjoy a joyful (and meaningful)...
Anshe Emet Information Session
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, United StatesIsraelNow information session
YLD Pride Visit to Holocaust Museum
Join YLD Pride for a visit to the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We’ll begin with a presentation by Leah Rauch on the LGBTQ+ experience during the Holocaust, followed by independent time...
Yom HaShoah Commemoration: The Unfinished History of a Nazi Plunder
From 1933 to 1945, the Nazi regime orchestrated a campaign of cultural annihilation, seizing one-fifth of all artwork in Europe— the vast majority stolen from Jewish families. For many, the theft did not end with the war. We invite you to a special screening of Plunderer, the chilling true story of Bruno Lohse. An ambitious...
One Community. One Vision. One Israel.
Build bridges across culture and religion with Jewish National Fund-USA. Join a meaningful gathering that brings community members together around a shared commitment to understanding, partnership, and standing with Israel. Learn how our work not only strengthens the land and people of Israel, but makes the world a better place.
jBaby & PJ Library | Hummus Hangout| Highland Park
Bring the entire family and enjoy a festive night out as we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut together. Dress in your favorite blue and white and get ready for a fun, flavorful evening featuring beloved Israeli dishes. Appetizers are on us! Families will be responsible for purchasing their own meals. Space is limited, so advance registration is...
Power of Attorney for Healthcare Workshop
Planning ahead helps make sure your wishes are known. Please join CJE SeniorLife for a workshop for people age 60+ on completing a Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Medical Directive (Living Will). This workshop is held in recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, and participants will be able to complete these documents during the...