Events
Shabbat Yeladim with Rick Recht at Temple Beth-El of Northbrook
A fun Shabbat experience for families with children 2nd grade & younger at Temple Beth-El. Older siblings and grandparents are welcome to attend & participate. Join us for a fun...
Shabbat Dinner Israeli-Style
Join YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago for an Israeli‑themed Shabbat. Everyone will enjoy an Israeli dinner and meet new people. This event is for young adults ages 22-39. If you are not 22-39 years old, please email [email protected] to learn about opportunities that may be right for you!
Nourish Our Neighborhoods
TOV’s Nourish Our Neighborhoods community‑wide collection drive is coming up on Sunday, May 3. Community members sign up to donate new items for a kit that supports someone in need. The kits vary based on organizational requests, and this spring we’re supporting eight local organizations across Chicagoland by collecting school supply kits filled with essential...
jBaby Tots, Toys, and Tales
Temple Beth Israel 3601 W Dempster St, Skokie, IL, United StatesJoin early childhood educator Laura Finkel, for Sunday morning fun and learning this Fall. Temple Beth Israel in Skokie, is excited to welcome families with young children in our community...
Baby & Me Yoga Class – 05/03/2026
Shir Hadash 200 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesYoga class will be from 10:00-10:45am and then Snacks & Schmooze from 10:45-11:00.
Jewbilee Zoobilee
Get ready for a wild day of family fun at Jewbilee Zoobilee! Enjoy hands-on excitement with a petting zoo, pony rides, and an exotic animal exhibit featuring creatures you don’t...
Kindermusik at Or Shalom
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...
Sue Pinsky Award Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Sue Pinsky Award winner! We will also be introducing the new JUF Education Impact Award honoring the work of two Chicago-area Jewish supplemental educators. Help us celebrate teachers across our system and those involved in our JUF learning communities. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.
jBaby & PJ Library | Mahjong and Mingle | City
Whether you are a seasoned mahjong player or ready to learn this fun new hobby, this is the event for you! Come hang with other new parents and learn/play this fun and challenging game!
Schechter Benefactors Event
Please join us for a special reception honoring Dr. Lena Kushnir for her visionary leadership and lasting impact on Schechter, toasting Nanci Caplan as she prepares to begin her tenure as Head of School, and celebrating our Schechter Benefactors and Or L'atid donors, whose leadership, generosity, and partnership are the foundation of our enduring strength....
Farewell Celebration: Honoring Dr. Lena Kushnir and Suzy Hakimian
Join us for a community celebration and dessert reception to honor these cherished members of our community as they conclude their many years at Schechter. We will gather in gratitude to celebrate their leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on our Schechter community.
Repair the World Resetting the Table Speaking Across Conflict Workshop
This workshop offers communication skill-building for charged political conversations and a forum for dialogue across disagreement. Participants will exchange views and personal experiences, surface differences and commonalities, and practice communication skills for addressing differences directly and constructively. The workshop builds community capacity to explore disagreements while strengthening relationships, trust, learning, and collaboration.