Events
jBaby Connecting the Expecting | Aug 11 – Aug 18 2026
Are you expecting your first child in the coming year? Join Anshe Emet and jBaby Chicago's Connecting the Expecting program to build community with other first-time parents as you prepare to welcome your growing family. Meet other expectant parents at a similar stage of life to connect, share resources, and discuss the joys and challenges...
2026 Summer WB Alumnae Mini Mission to Milwaukee
Join fellow Women’s Board Alumnae on a special mini mission to Milwaukee! The day will include a visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum, a tour of the Milwaukee Federation—where we’ll connect with their Women’s Philanthropy and learn more about the Federation’s goals and impact—and an opportunity to explore the Jewish Museum within their building. Lunch...
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.
Special Olympics
Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop: Learn more about Special Olympics programs offered in your community with our presenter Michelle Mark, the Director of Athlete Leadership and Family Initiatives. Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and...
Nachshon Summer Outing
Please join us for an evening of socializing at Bryn Mawr Country Club, where we'll catch up over pickleball, paddle tennis, appetizers, and drinks. Preliminary information about this year's Nachshon 23 will also be shared. Guests will have the option to participate in pickleball or paddle tennis from 3:00-5:00 PM, followed by cocktails and appetizers...
Shi’ur on Unetane Tokef by Yehiel Poupko
Unetane Tokef is surely one of our most dramatic and awesome Tefillot. At the same time, it is also one of the most misunderstood Tefillot. For but one example, its ultimate declaration ותשובה ותפילה וצדקה מעבירין את רוע הגזרה is taken to mean that Teshuva, Tefilla, and Tsedeka avert, prevent, block, deter the difficult or...
jBaby & PJ Library | Summer Walking Club | Skokie
Emily Oaks Nature Center 4650 Brummel St, Skokie, IL, United StatesLet's meet for some fresh air and friends this summer! Bring your babies, and join us for some sunshine and good conversation at Emily Oaks! This will be a weekly event on Wednesdays starting in July through August. We will meet on July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19 and 26. More information will...
JUF Teens Summer Meetups – Slime
Location will be shared as it gets closer to the date of the event.Join us for a fun time making some slime!
IsraelNow Info Sessions 2027
Zoom link to be providedInformation sessions for parents and teens who are interested in joining us for our 2027 trips! Session #7 on August 20 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Session #8...
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...
Young Lawyers Group Happy Hour 8-20-26
Registration is filling up, so for a limited time, we're offering a special reduced registration rate of $10! Sign up today and join the JUF Young Lawyers Group (YLG) for a happy hour filled with networking and schmoozing, open to law students and lawyers ages 45 and under. With limited spots available, advance registration is...
jBaby Bim Bam Baby | July 17-Aug 21
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesBim Bam Baby is a fun and energetic music class for tots and their parents or caregivers, with a few Jewish songs in the mix for some added fun. Enjoy lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents. Fridays 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM...