Events
Donate for Mothers Blood Drive
Keshet is bringing together our community for Donate for Mothers, Vitalant’s blood drive to honor the diverse experiences of moms through the act of blood donation. Blood transfusions help patients in need, and they are especially critical for women who experience pregnancy-related complications. In fact, 1 in 83 mothers need a blood transfusion after giving...
jBaby Shabbat Shirah | Fridays April 24 – May 15
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School for the opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers in the community. Sing, dance, play, and enjoy Shabbat traditions and songs with your child. This class is best for kids ages 6-24 months, but babies are welcome.
Shoresh Tot Time – 05/15/2026
KAM Isaiah Israel 5039 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, ILEmbrace Jewish time and ease into the evening with your little ones! Once a month during the school year, join us for a joyful Friday evening Tot Time at 4:30 PM with crafts, stories, and music. Come together with the entire Shoresh community for candle-lighting at 5:45 PM to add a beautiful moment to welcome...
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Friday, May 15 Join AES clergy for a family-friendly musical Shabbat service, followed by Shabbat dinner and activities for kids 0 – 5 years. 4:45 – 5pm: Pre-service snacks 5 - 5:30pm: Tot Shabbat Service 5:30 – 6:30pm: Shabbat dinner and activities
Shabark Shalom
Join us for Shabark Shalom, a joyful outdoor Shabbat experience for the whole family… and your four-legged friends! Sponsored by Furever Home Dog Sanctuary, this special Shabbat gathering will include play time, a Barkarit service, and plenty of wagging tails. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in a unique program where they can read...
Baby & Me Yoga Class – 05/17/2026
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.
YLD and TOV Beach Clean-up
Join YLD and TOV at our beach clean-up! We'll collect trash at North Ave Beach and log the waste with the Alliance for the Great Lakes. This will be part of one of the world’s largest citizen science efforts to better understand the types of pollutants affecting our lakes.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting
“Early Jewish Settlement in Illinois” will be the lecture topic of genealogist Suzanne Hoffman for the Sunday, May 17, 2026, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois hybrid meeting. Her talk will begin at 2 p.m. CDT via Zoom and at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois, where she will be speaking in person. Please register/RSVP...
Apachi Summer Kickoff
Get ready for summer fun with a special family day at the best place under the sun! Together, families can explore Garoon Gateway to Science, play mini golf, make friendship bracelets and lanyards, and share s'mores and more. It's a fun and meaningful way to spend time together, make happy memories and count down the...
JUF Young Families Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with JUF Young Families at the Chicago History Museum! Bring the whole family for a fun, hands‑on afternoon where history comes alive. Kids will meet actors portraying famous Jewish Americans from across time, explore the amazing Chicago History Museum, and enjoy interactive activities that spark curiosity and connection. It’s a...
Pronouns, Pride & Jewish Belonging
Join CJE Metro and Keshet: For LGBTQ+ Equality in Jewish Life for an engaging workshop focused on LGBTQ+ belonging in Jewish life—with special attention to understanding and using pronouns as a tool for inclusion. Together, we’ll explore core LGBTQ+ terms and concepts, connect LGBTQ+ equality with Jewish values, and practice language tools that help create...
Outpatient Behavioral Health Lunch and Learn: Understanding Behavior through the Lens of the Nervous System
Symptoms of dysregulation arise when there is a perception of threat. In this 60-minute lunch and learn, you will increase your awareness of what the mind consciously and unconsciously perceives as a challenge or a threat. By doing this, we can gain a clearer understanding of factors interfering with our clients' functioning and create new...