Events
An Overview of PUNS
Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop The PUNS list is the database that the Department of Human Services (DHS) uses to understand how many individuals in Illinois want or need Developmental Disability Waiver services. Join guest speaker Ruth Aguilar, Ligas Family Advocate, from The Arc of Illinois for an...
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...
12th Annual RJD Family Retreat
Join us for an enriching weekend retreat designed especially for Russian-speaking Jewish families! This unique experience brings together families with roots in the former Soviet Union to celebrate Shabbat in an authentic, joyful way while building community, learning together, and making lasting memories. Throughout the weekend, you’ll enjoy cozy campfires, creative arts and crafts, family-centered...
jBaby Broadway & Me | Aug 30 – Jun 13 2026-2027
Congregation Beth Judea 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL, United StatesEach class, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that are...
Deliver Rosh Hashanah food with YLD & TOV
Help deliver Rosh Hashanah food boxes to those in need so they can celebrate the holiday in a dignified way. No car required - volunteers will deliver boxes to units in an apartment building.
jBaby & PJ Library | Meetup at Backlot Bash | Skokie
Join us for bagels & coffee at Skokie's yearly Backlot Bash! Stop by to meet up with new and old friends and then check out the rest of the festivities. Some highlights include: - Skokie Farmer's Market 7:30am-12pm - Movie Marathon at the Skokie Public Library 11am-5:30pm - Skokie Heritage Museum Guided Tour 12-1pm -...
Snow in Summer!
Get ready for a winter wonderland in the middle of summer! Join us for Snow in Summer, a FREE Jewish family event at Congregation B’nai Tikvah on Sunday, August 30 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Climb a 25-foot climbing tower, bounce on a Frozen inflatable, step inside a giant snow globe, play aboard the Extreme Gaming...
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 to see you there! For more information, please reach out to [email protected]
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...