Events
Medicare Advantage vs. Original + Medigap — What’s Right for You?
This two-part series is designed to provide clear, objective information to help individuals make informed decisions about the Medicare coverage that best meets their needs. Led by our Benefits Services team—certified SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Counselors—each session offers expert guidance in a supportive environment. Whether you are newly eligible for Medicare or already...
LinkedIn 101
Learn the basics of LinkedIn with tips and ideas on how to put your profile together. LinkedIn is a critical tool in your networking toolbox and this workshop will help you get started. LinkedIn workshop convenes in the afternoon on April 15 and June 25 at 2pm. Morning sessions are available May 26 at 11am. After...
A Conversation about Addiction (in Russian)
Open meeting with a distinguished Russian speaking panel of Dr. Mark Shukhman and Dr. Andrei Lev, moderated by JCFS Russian speaking chaplain Rabbi Pinchas Zusis, Ph.D. Panel will address and answer questions on why addiction occurs, how to recognize the problem, treatment, and prevention. Light refreshments will be served.
JoCI National Listening Tour in Chicago – June 28
In the midst of a national listening tour, Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman is visiting communities across the country to engage in open dialogue with local leaders, grantees, partners, supporters, and community members. Through these conversations, JoCI aims to listen deeply, learn from regional experiences, and use the wisdom of community members to help inform the next chapter...
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting
Several Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois members will share family history discoveries and genealogy research tips in the annual Jewish genealogy “Kvell and Tell” session, Sunday, June 28, 2026, in a hybrid meeting at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth-El will open at 12:30 p.m. CDT for...
Know Your Genes, Protect Your Future: Hereditary Cancer Testing Explained
What if one test could help protect your loved ones for generations? Join the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics and genetic counselor Scott M. Weissman for an informative and accessible conversation about the Sarnoff Center’s new Hereditary Cancer Testing Program. Discover how genetic testing can help detect cancer early, guide prevention and...
Pronouns, Pride & Jewish Belonging
Join CJE Metro and Keshet: For LGBTQ+ Equality in Jewish Life for an engaging workshop focused on LGBTQ+ belonging in Jewish life—with special attention to understanding and using pronouns as a tool for inclusion. Registration required. Together, we’ll explore core LGBTQ+ terms and concepts, connect LGBTQ+ equality with Jewish values, and practice language tools that...
Heartbreak and Healing: A Pre-Tisha B’Av Learning
Join Rav Jonathan at the Anna and Fred Doppelt Base in Andersonville for a soulful and reflective learning about Tisha B'Av. We will learn about the history of the day, explore some of its spiritual contours and related customs, as well as put the day in context with our contemporary moment. At a time when...
Lions on the Loose – Anne Frank The Exhibition
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Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois in person family history workshop
JewishGen.org and FamilySearch.org will be the focus of an in person family history Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois workshop led by experienced genealogists Debbie Kroopkin and Suzanne Hoffman on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois. Bring your laptops, computers or phones (or share with your neighbor) to this in...
RJD Excelsior Creative Thinking Workshop
Join us for an interactive workshop with Dr. Olga Goldenberg, Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Columbia College Chicago. Olga will guide you through the psychological stages of creative problem-solving with playful exploration and practical, research-backed techniques. You will experiment, reflect, and uncover innovative interventions that boost idea generation, sharpen selection,...
jBaby Connecting the Expecting | Aug 11 – Aug 18 2026
Are you expecting your first child in the coming year? Join Anshe Emet and jBaby Chicago's Connecting the Expecting program to build community with other first-time parents as you prepare to welcome your growing family. Meet other expectant parents at a similar stage of life to connect, share resources, and discuss the joys and challenges...