Events
jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom | Oct 4- Dec 6, 2026
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...
YLD Visit to Anne Frank The Exhibition
Join the Young Leadership Division for a visit to Anne Frank The Exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. Experience a full-scale recreation of the Annex where Anne Frank, her family and four other Jewish inhabitants lived in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. This event is for young adults ages...
“Using JRI-Poland to Find Forests AND Trees for Your Eastern European Ancestors”
Robinn Magid, president of JRI-Poland, will speak on “Using JRI-Poland to Find Forests AND Trees for Your Eastern European Ancestors” for the Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting. She will be speaking in person at Temple Beth-El, Northbrook, Illinois, and online via Zoom at 2 p.m. CST. The JGSI meeting...
Add a Little Spice to Your Life – Havdalah Spice Box Pottery Making
Sol Art Solutions 81 N. Chicago St, Suite 406, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Joliet Jewish Congregation will be hosting a two-part pottery event! Participants will each make their own pottery Havdalah spice box. The first session will be the actual creation of the spice box, and the second session will include the personalization and decorating fun. Plan to attend November 8th and 15th 1-4pm at Sol Art...
Chanukah Diwali Celebration: JCRC & Global Indian Diaspora Foundation
Celebrate the season of light with JUF’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), JUF Young Families, and the Global Indian Diaspora Foundation (GIDF) at a joyful, family-friendly Chanukah and Diwali gathering. Together, we’ll honor the Jewish and Hindu festivals of lights with festive treats from both traditions, a community menorah and diya lighting, music, dancing, games,...
Genetic Counseling in Cancer Care
A cancer diagnosis raises big questions, and genetic testing can help answer them. Join the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics and Cancer Wellness Center for a lunchtime conversation as we explore: What can genetic counseling and testing offer at every stage of cancer care? What can testing actually tell you and your...
Improve Your Balance
Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesJoin us for a fun, lively, and valuable series of exercise classes! This series of classes will incorporate a variety of exercises including balance, coordination, bodyweight, strength, mobility, and flexibility. They are designed to help prevent falls, improve balance, and increase the ability to navigate surroundings. You can attend classes individually or the entire series,...
Journey to Build a Family
Zoom link to be providedJourney to Build a Family is a free monthly virtual drop-in for those navigating challenges in building or growing their families, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Email Andrea Jacobs for the Zoom link.
jBaby First Friends | Oct 6 – Dec 15, 2026
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesWelcome to First Friends, Keshet's program for families of birth - 4 with disabilities or complex medical needs. Through gentle play, music and sensory experiences, babies enjoy meaningful early learning while parents connect with others who truly understand. Guided by caring experts, First Friends offers more than a class--it's a supportive, judgement-free community built on...
jBaby Big Stories for Little Mensches | Sep 15- Nov 17, 2026
Chicago Jewish Day School 3730 N. California, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago Jewish Day School Storyteller-in-Residence and early childhood educator, Maxine Segal Handelman, leads this engaging intergenerational experience that brings Jewish stories and classic books to life with playful drama, art experiences, music and movement. Children and adults will find new friends through activities that invite them to play together. Adults will also experience sacred time...
Get CHARGED!
A 1-Hour Interactive Brain Health Experience. Give your brain a boost in just one hour! Get CHARGED is an engaging, interactive brain health experience designed to help you discover practical ways to support your brain health and overall well-being. Each session explores a key area of brain health and wellness including cognitive stimulation, managing stress,...
Linkages Support Group
For older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Learn to navigate aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with...