Events
Annual Growing Hope Concert
Join us for an evening of fun, funky, and fabulous music and celebration. Israeli American hip-hop artist Kosha Dillz and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Ali Stroker will take the stage along with other special guests. Bring your family and friends to experience the joy of music, the connection of kindness, and the hope of...
Chicago Coalition for Family Building 5K with JUF’s Path to Parenthood
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation supports family building grants and services for those who need it most! Your Registration Includes: - Timed 5K Run - 1 Mile Family Walk - Race Shirt - Family Activities - Supporting Local Families Can’t attend but still want to help out? You can...
Broadway & Me Monthly Class
Joliet Jewish Congregation 250 N. Midland Ave, Joliet, IL, United StatesBROADWAY & ME - Ages 1-5 Classes are once a month 10-11am. In each class, we are introduced to Broadway Musicals. The unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that are designed to support your little one's physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. No charge to families participating. If interested, please call...
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.
The Care Collective: A Social Hour for Family Caregivers
Evanston Public Library Main Branch 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesJoin the CJE Cognitive Services Team for The Care Collective, a bi-monthly social and support hour created especially for care partners of people living with dementia. This welcoming, peer-facilitated gathering provides a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community. Share your experiences, explore challenges, and exchange encouragement over coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Whether you’re...
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...
Expand Your Reach Through Networking
Whether you connect in person, online, in groups, at events or through your own personal relationships, doing it professionally and effectively is essential to your job search success. Networking workshop convenes July 21, August 20, September 24, October 20, November 17, and December 17 at 1:00pm. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link...
jBaby Baby Beginnings | Aug 21 – Sept 25 2026
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesLooking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us at Anshe Emet for Baby Beginnings! In partnership with jBaby Chicago, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more. This session meets Fridays August 21, 2026, August 28, 2026, & September...
jBaby & PJ Library | Beginner Quilting Patch Workshop| Hyde Park
Join parents in your community for this modern sewing circle as we make quilt patches! Just bring a couple pieces of your kids clothing they have outgrown of and we will do the rest! We will make a quilt patch so you can keep those little onesies forever! There is no experience necessary for this...
Winning the Interview
Preparation is key! It may be virtual, in-person, with a group or over numerous follow-up sessions, but interviewing comes with the job search. Learn and practice how to interview in any setting to secure your next job! Interview workshops convene July 30, August 27, September 30, October 29, November 19, and December 22 at 1:00pm....
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...
2027 Advance & Major Gifts Dinner
Advance & Major Gifts Dinner hosted by Renée and Lester Crown benefiting the 2027 JUF Annual Campaign.