Events
jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | Sept 18 – Nov 20, 2026
CJDS is thrilled to partner with with jBaby Chicago for LEAP into Shabbat! LEAP (Learn Experience Appreciate and Play) into Shabbat is CJDS's tot Shabbat program where children ages 0-3 and their parents have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Shabbat. Each week your child will experience different activities and songs related to Shabbat!...
Shalom Sprouts
840 Vernon Ave 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL, United StatesA joyful caregiver-and-child program for little ones ages 20 months–4 years, Shalom Sprouts is a wonderful way to learn, play, and grow together! Each session will incorporate art, music, movement, stories, and hands-on exploration, with activities inspired by the changing seasons and Jewish holidays. Designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection, Shalom Sprouts gives children...
jBaby Music for Menschkins | Oct 4 – Nov 22 2026
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesIn each of these interactive 45-minute classes, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with...
jBaby Music B’Yachad | Oct 8 – Dec 17, 2026
Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago 3210 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL, United StatesCome sing with me, mishpachati! There is something special about making music together! Join us for a joyful, interactive class where young children and their grown-ups will sing favorite songs,...
jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Sept. 3 – Oct. 8 | City
The Family Room Southport 3726 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending...
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market. Resume and cover letter workshops convene August 5, September 10, October 8, November 4, and December 10 at 1:00pm. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you...
2026 Annual Memorial Service
The 2026 Annual Memorial Service honors the memory of the generous donors who recently provided for the future of the Jewish community.
YLD Happy Hour Before Focus on Chicago School Board Elections
Kick off the evening with YLD before JUF’s Focus on Chicago School Board Elections program. Join fellow young professionals for drinks, networking, and conversation as we gather to connect and discuss the issues shaping Chicago’s future. Whether you're already following the school board races or simply looking to learn more, this happy hour is a...
Focus on Chicago School Board Elections
Are you a voter in the City of Chicago? Join JUF for an in-depth look at the upcoming election for Chicago’s School Board. For the first time, all 21 members of the Board will be elected, and every Chicago voter can vote – whether you’ve got a kid in CPS or not. CPS Board members...
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 2
Jewish United Fund Location to be Determined, Chicago, IL, United StatesFall LEADS 2026 Session 2
YLD Playoff Baseball Watch Party
Join YLD to cheer on the Chicago White Sox as they compete in the American League Division Series. Watch the game, grab a drink, and meet new people! (Actual game schedule and time is still TBD by MLB. We will adjust and update as necessary.) This event is for young adults who are 22-39. If...
Melton: Biblical Women—Emerging from the Margins through Midrash
300 Revere Drive 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL, United StatesHecktman Family JCCs of Chicago, in partnership with the Melton School, present this 10-week course led by Rabbi Marianne Novak. Participants will explore major female figures of the Bible. Through classic and modern midrashic commentary, we meet more than a dozen biblical heroines, gaining multiple perspectives on their lives, relationships, and choices, and understanding their...