Events
jBaby & PJ Library | Shabbat Explorers | Evanston
Come join us at the Exploratorium for Kosher pre shabbat snacks and a fun time playing with friends old and new! Space is limited. Registration is required to attend.
RSJ Shabbat and Cocktails
Join Silverstein Base Chicago and YLD’s Russian Speaking Jews for Shabbat dinner and cocktails at Base Logan Square. Come hang out and schmooze with fun cocktails before Shabbat candle lighting, and then celebrate Shabbat over a delicious meal. All are welcome! Address and details will be provided the day before the program. Base Logan Square...
Family Shabbat on the Lake
Family Shabbat on the Lake | 2026 Get ready for one of our most beloved summer traditions—Family Shabbat on the Lake at Lincoln Park Zoo! Join us for a warm and welcoming family-friendly Shabbat service as we celebrate the beauty of Shabbat through song, reflection, and connection. After the service, enjoy a delicious Kosher dinner...
jBaby and PJ Library | Scoops for Shabbat | Evanston
Ready to bring in Shabbat with a cool treat this summer? Join us! We’ll meet at Hartigans for ice cream ( kids ice cream on us! 🍦) and enjoy a relaxed time together before Shabbat.
RSJ Shabbat
Join YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago for RSJ (Russian-Speaking Jews) Shabbat dinner at Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop. Enjoy delicious food and meet new people! Address and details will be provided the day before the program. Base Loop is proudly a part of Silverstein Base Chicago. This event is for young adults ages 22-39....
Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp Smore’s Shabbat
Come and experience a Shabbat under the stars with our amazing Apachi Song Leader Ross Krakow. Families will enjoy a Ravinia-style picnic dinner, a good old camp Shabbat, a bonfire, and s’mores!
Splash Shabbat!
Make a splash with Splash Shabbat at Congregation B’nai Tikvah! Join us for a fun-filled Shabbat morning featuring water play, bubbles, sprinklers, and plenty of time to cool off and play with friends. We’ll gather for a short, family-friendly prayer experience in the shade before enjoying a relaxed lunch together. Come dressed to get wet...
Celebrate Shabbat with Seniors at The Selfhelp Home
Join JUF Young Leadership Division (YLD) and JUF Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network (TOV) for a Shabbat service and Oneg, a social gathering held after Friday night Shabbat services, with residents of The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community. The Oneg features light refreshments like challah and wine, but please note it will not be a full...
Tot Shabbat
North Shore Location will be provided with registration.Come celebrate Shabbat with Ms. Jessie and Sammie the Spider! We will have songs, stories, and snacks (grape juice and challah) in a friendly environment followed by home-hosted brunch at Ms. Jessie’s house. Families of all backgrounds are welcome!
jBaby & PJ Library| Farmer’s Market Shabbat| Elgin
Let's meet up at the Downtown Elgin Market! We'll stroll through the farmer's market, then let the kids play at the Festival Park playground and splash pad. We'll end with challah, grape juice, and a treat from the market.
RJD Shabbat Under the Stars
Join RJD for an evening in celebration of Shabbat while listening to Mozart’s Requiem. Enjoy classical music, new friends, candle lighting, and dining al fresco. This will be a picnic-style/potluck dinner, we encourage you to bring food of your choice to share. We will provide challah and wine.
Tot Shabbat
North Shore Location will be provided with registration.Come celebrate Shabbat with Ms. Jessie and Sammie the Spider! We will have songs, stories, and snacks (grape juice and challah) in a friendly environment followed by home-hosted brunch at Ms. Jessie’s house. Families of all backgrounds are welcome!