Events
YLD Sundae Stroll
Join YLD for a sundae stroll! Enjoy a walk with other Jewish young adults and end the walk with a sweet treat from Kilwins Ice Cream. Please note ice cream is not included with registration and all purchases will be made individually. This event is for young adults ages 22-39. If you are not 22-39...
jBaby & PJ Library| City Parent Book Club| City
Join the city’s parent only book club! We meet bi-monthly(ish) to chat books and just chit chat! This month, we are reading House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz. Can’t wait...
jBaby & PJ Library | PJ Library Book Swap| Hyde Park
We all love PJ Library books! Do you have some to trade? Are you looking for something new to bring home? Want to share your favorite books with others? Bring your PJ Books to the Hyde Park Library to read and trade with others. We will meet with friends new and old to hang out...
BBYO Yacht Party Kickoff
Set sail at BBYO's Annual Yacht Party Kickoff with over 500 teens on a four-level dining yacht featuring three interior dining decks and one exterior rooftop observation deck. Savor a delicious buffet, dance to a live DJ, and play interactive games throughout the vessel as you cruise along Lake Michigan. Open to all Jewish rising 8th...
Amplify: JUF Ambassador Training Session
Deepening knowledge. Expanding impact. Growing Leaders. Join JUF senior lay and professional leaders on Monday, August 31 from 9:30-11 AM for an interactive session offering a deeper understanding of JUF’s mission, strategic priorities, and how we raise and allocate resources across the community. Learn how data-driven insights are shaping our investments and future direction and...
Schechter’s Annual Golf & Community Outing
Schechter's Annual Golf & Community Outing is more than just a day at the club, it's a beloved community tradition filled with connection, delicious food, and fun for everyone. Whether you're joining us for golf, card play, tennis, pickleball, or simply to enjoy a community lunch with friends, this is one event you won't want...
jBaby| Nourishing Motherhood: Nutrition for Pregnancy & Postpartum| Virtual
Preparing for a baby means preparing to care for yourself, too. Join us for an informative and practical virtual workshop with Morgan Mullins, MS, RDN, LDN, PMH-C, a registered dietitian...
The Healing Shofar: Grief and the Jewish High Holidays
This meaningful workshop is for those grieving the loss of a loved one and facing the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur holidays with sorrow or uncertainty. Together, we will reflect on the grief process, explore Torah texts related to the Days of Awe, and discuss ways to honor the memory of those we’ve lost. You’ll...
2027 Lion Event
Join us for the 2027 Lion Event featuring Rachel Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli New York Times bestselling author of When We See You Again, a searing portrait of a mother’s grief in the wake of unthinkable tragedy. Women who make an individual gift of $5,000 or more to the 2027 JUF Annual Campaign or are a Step-Up...
Hot Dogs & Chaverim
Join us for an end-of-summer BBQ bringing Jewish elected officials together to nosh, schmooze, and build relationships across roles, regions, and communities. Please come dressed in BBQ casual.
Monthly Grief Support Group – Skokie
JCFS Chicago's Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building 5150 W. Golf Rd, Skokie, ILThis is a monthly drop in, daytime grief support group meeting on the first Thursday of each month for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group will provide a safe and supportive space to share, reflect, and connect with others who are grieving. Contact Daniel Bahner via...
PJ Library Family Camp at OSRUI | September 4-6, 2026
Soak up the last splash of summer! PJ Library Family Camp at OSRUI is the perfect way to say goodbye to summer and introduce young kids to the joy of Jewish camp. Enjoy joyful Shabbat celebrations, a ropes course, pool time, plenty of coffee, and even a little built-in grown-up time! Each room (can accommodate...