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Two small toddlers smiling together with an art project.
Only in our community can neither snow nor cold stop us from gathering together—even in the forest on a snowy winter day—for the Russian-speaking Jewish Division’s jBaby Winter Play date. Pictured: Big brother Julian and little bro Jonah having fun with clay. (Photo credit: Alina Zatulyviter) 
A group of women's philanthropy board members posing with JuJu Chang at Grand Event.
243 guests gathered at Bryn Mawr Country Club,for the 2026 Women’s Philanthropy Grand Event, featuring  Juju Chang, the Emmy Award-winning Co-Anchor of ABC News’ Nightline. (Photo credit: Robert Kusel)
Three women lighting shabbat candles at a galentines event
Young Women’s City Council (YWC) hosted 40 women for its Galentine’s Shabbat. Pictured from left: YWC Chair Sari Zager, YWC Mitzvah Chair Robyn Schneider, and YWC Community Development Chair Emily Benovitz light the Shabbat candles as they recite the Shabbat prayers.
A mother and son wearing plastic hair nets showcasing their chocolate creation.
The Russian Jewish Division hosted a hands-on chocolate-making Tu B’Shvat workshop at Windy City Organics. Participants learned how small batch, raw, organic chocolate is crafted.(Photo credit: Alina Zatulyviter)
About 30 women posing for a photo at an art museum in Palm Springs.
The Women’s Philanthropy Snowbird Initiative brings Chicago-area women together during their winter months away, helping them stay connected with one another. Pictured: Nearly 30 women participated in a docent-led tour of The Art and Design of Howard Smith, an exhibition showcased at the Palm Springs Art Museum.

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