JUF Young Families High Holiday Services

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Anshe Emet

Conservative

City

Tickets are $118/family and include 4 days of services.  October 2, 2024:  Young Family Service is 8:45AM and 6:30PM.  October 3, 2024:  Young Family Service is 8:45AM-9:30AM in Blum Community Hall. Tashlich with Mincha & Ma'ariv is 5:00PM - 7:00PM at the Clock Tower. October 4, 2024: Young Family Service is 8:45AM - 9:30AM in Blum Community Hall. October 12, 2024: Young Family Service is 8:45AM - 9:30AM in Blum Community Hall and Family Neilah Service is 6:00PM - 6:45PM in Blum Community Hall.

Location:
3751 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613

Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation

Modern Orthodox

City

Tickets are $220 per adult and $36 per student for all Holy Days. Camp Shana Tova is available for children aged 3 through 5th grade. Camp Shana Tova is $60/child (non-members) and $45/child (members) per day.  October 3, 2024: Babysitting begins at 9:00AM and Youth Programming begins at 10:00AM. October 4, 2024: Babysitting begins at 9:00AM and Youth Programming begins at 10:00AM. October 11, 2024: Youth Service is 6:00PM.  October 12, 2024: Babysitting begins at 9:00AM and Youth Programming begins at 10:00AM.

Location:
540 West Melrose Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Chabad at Lincoln Square

City

October 2, 2024: General and Family Service at 6:00PM. No cost to attend. Location will be provided upon registration. Childcare and children's programming available. Register via e-mail info@jewishlincolnsquare.com.  October 3, 2024: General and Family service at 5:30PM. No cost to attend. Location: Lincoln Square Giddings Plaza. Register via e-mail info@jewishlincolnsquare.com. Childcare and children's programming available.  October 4, 2024: General and Family Service at 4:30PM at Lincoln Square Giddings Plaza. October 11, 2024: General and Family Service at 6:15PM. Location provided upon registration. No Cost. Register via e-mail info@jewishlincolnsquare.com. Childcare and children's programming available.  October 12, 2024: General and Family service at 5:00PM. Location provided upon registration. Register via e-mail info@jewishlincolnsquare.com. Childcare and children's programming available.

Location:

Chabad of Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square

City

No cost to attend. Registration not required. October 2, 2024: Shofar Blowing at 11:30AM. Shofar in the Park (Wicker Park) at 3:00PM.  Shofar on 606 (Damen Ramp, Bucktown) at 3:30PM.  Shofar on 606 (California Ramp, Logan Square) 4:30PM.  Family Shofar & Tashlich (Humbolt Park) 5:00PM.

Location:
1630 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Chicago Loop Synagogue 

Traditional - Orthodox Service with Mixed Seating

City

Ticket is $500/adult for all services. October 2, 2024: General service at 6:15PM. Childcare available. Register on website. October 3, 2024: General Service at 9:00AM. Childcare available.  October 11, 2024: General Service at 5:30PM. Childcare available. October 12, 2024: General Service at 9:00AM. Childcare available.   

Location:
16 S Clark St
Chicago, IL 60603

Congregation Rodfei Zedek

Conservative

City

Tickets are $300/family for all Holy Days. October 3, 2024: Family Service at 10:20AM. October 4, 2024: General Service at 8:45AM - childcare available. Family Service at 10:30AM. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 10:30AM. Youth Service at 11:00AM. 

Location:
5200 S Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615

Emanuel Congregation

Reform

City

No cost for Holy Days tickets. October 3, 2024: Family Service at 9:00AM. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 9:00AM.

Location:
5959 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
Contact:
Ed
Phone: (773) 561-5173

KAM Isaiah Israel

Reform

City

No cost to attend High Holy Days. Donation Suggested. October 3, 2024: Tot Service (age 4 and under) is 9:00AM - 9:30AM. School Age Service (K-8) is 10:00AM. General Service at 10:00AM - Childcare available. Tashlich, Shofar Blast and Picnic in Jackson Park is 5:00PM.  October 11, 2024: Family Service at 5:45PM.  October 12, 2024: General Service begins at 10:00AM. Childcare available from 8:45AM - 1:00PM. Tot Service (age 4 and under) is 9:00AM - 9:30AM. School Age Service (K-8) is 10:00AM.

Location:
5039 South Greenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
Contact:
Deanna Neil
Phone: 773-924-1234

Mishkan Chicago

Post-Denominational

City

Cost to attend Holy Days services is $20. October 3, 2024: K-8th Service is 9:15AM - 10:00AM. Under age 5 Service is 10:30AM - 11:15AM.  Teen/Tween Programming is 9:30AM - 1:30PM. Register on website. Services will be held at the Copernicus Center: 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630.  October 4, 2024: K-8th Service is 9:15AM - 10:00AM. Under age 5 Service is 10:30AM - 11:15AM.  Teen/Tween Programming is 9:30AM - 1:30PM. Register on website. Services will be held at the Welles Park Gazebo: 2333 W Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL 60618. October 12, 2024:  K-8th Service is 9:15AM - 10:00AM. Under age 5 Service is 10:30AM - 11:15AM.  Teen/Tween Programming is 9:30AM - 1:30PM. Register on website. Services will be held at the Copernicus Center: 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630.   

Location:
Chicago, IL
Contact:
Ashley Donohue

Temple Sholom of Chicago

Reform

City

Tickets are $300/adult and $80/young adults (21-35), no charge for students. October 3, 2024: Family service at 9:00AM. General Service at 11:00AM. Childcare available depending on number of registrants.  October 12, 2024: Family Service at 9:00AM. General Service at 11:00AM. Childcare available depending on number of registrants.

Location:
3480 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
Contact:
Jude Kamler
Phone: 773-525-4867

Am Shalom

Reform

North

No cost to attend. Register on website. October 3, 2024: Youth Service (families with children 5 and under) is 9:00AM.  Family service is 2:30PM.  October 12, 2024: Youth Service (families with children 5 and under) is 9:00AM. Family service is 2:30PM. 

Location:
840 Vernon Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
Contact:
Alyssa Latala

Am Yisrael

Conservative

North

No cost to attend, donation suggested. October 3, 2024: Family/Tot Service (4 years and younger)  is 9:15AM - 9:55AM.  Family Service (13 and younger) at 10:00AM. Email csherman@amyisrael.org to register. October 4, 2024: Family/Tot Service (4 years and younger) is 10:00AM. Email to register.  October 11, 2024: Family Service (13 and younger) at 5:45PM. Email to register.  October 12, 2024: Family/Tot Service (4 years and younger)  is 9:15AM - 9:55AM.  Family Service (13 and younger) at 10:00AM. Email to register.   

Location:
4 N Happ Rd
Northfield , IL 60093

Beth Emet Synagogue

Reform

North

No cost to attend, donation welcomed. October 3, 2024: Young Family Tashlich at Lee St. Beach, Evanston, 10am. Two simultaneous Family Services at 2:30PM (Ages 0-5, and 1st-4th grade), followed by Popsicles on the Playground. October 12, 2024: Two simultaneous Family Services (Ages 0-5, and 1st-4th grade) at 2:30PM. For information on adult services with child care available, please check website.

Location:
1224 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60202

Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah

Conservative

North

No cost to attend Young Family Services. October 3, 2024: Littles and Youth Family Service at 10AM. Tashlikh Service at 5:15pm. October 4, 2024: Littles and Youth Services at 10AM. October 11, 2024: Youth and Family Service at 6:30pm. October 12, 2024: Littles and Youth Family Service at 10am.

Location:
3220 Big Tree Lane
Wilmette, IL 60091

Chabad Jewish Center of Elgin

North

No cost to attend. October 3, 2024: General service at 10AM, childcare available. October 4, 2024: General service at 10AM. Childcare available. October 12, 2024: General service at 10AM. Childcare available. 

Location:
30W509 Shoe Factory Road
Elgin, IL 60120

Chabad of Evanston

North

No cost to attend High Holy Day Services, registration required. October 2, 2024: General and Family Service at 6:15PM. October 3, 2024: General and Family Service at 9:30AM. October 4, 2024: General and Family Service at 9:30AM. October 11, 2024: General and Family Service at 6PM. October 12, 2024: General and Family Service at 9:30AM. 

Location:
2014 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Chabad of Northbrook

North

No cost to attend, donations appreciated. Reservations for all services are required. October 3, 2024: General service at 9AM. Childcare available. Family Service at 11AM and 4:30PM. October 4, 2024: General service at 9AM. Childcare available at 10:30AM. Family Service at 11AM. October 12, 2024: General Service at 9AM. Childcare available at 10:30AM. Family Service at 11AM. 

Location:
2095 Landwehr Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Chabad of Wilmette

North

There is no cost to attend services and programming. Donations are appreciated. October 3: 9AM general service with childcare available. 11AM Shofar. Youth service is 11AM-12:30PM. October 4: 9AM general service with childcare available. 11AM Shofar. Youth service is 11AM-12:30PM. October 12: 9AM general service with childcare available. Youth service is 11AM- 12:30PM.

Location:
Wilmette, IL

Congregation Anshe Tikvah

Non-Denominational

North

October 2, 2024: General Service at 8PM at Stevenson High School in Licolnshire. Cost to attend is $50, registration required. Childcare available, contact Rosalyn for more details. October 3, 2024: Family Service at 9AM at Stevenson High School in Licolnshire. No cost to attend and no registration required. General Service at 10AM, cost to attend is $50 and registration is required. Childcare available, contact Roslyn for more details. Youth Service at 10:30AM. No cost to attend, no registration required. October 11, 2024: General Service at 8PM and is virtual. Cost to attend is $50, registration required. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 9AM at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. No cost and no registration required. 

Location:
3320 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Congregation Beth Shalom

Conservative

North

October 3, 2024: Family Service at 9:30AM at Northbrook Leisure Center. Cost to attend is $100/family for all High Holy Days.  October 4, 2024: Family Service at 9:30AM. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 9:30AM. Tale of the Whale Theater Production (space dependent).

Location:
3433 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062

Congregation Hakafa

Reform

North

We hope you will join us to celebrate the High Holidays at these programs for families with tots (ages 4 and younger). For more information about Congregation Hakafa, go to www.hakafa.org  or contact us at conghakafa@hakafa.org or 847-242-0687.Rosh Hashanah Day Thursday, October 3, 2024Tot Rosh Hashanah Concert with Jamberry Music 9:00-9:40 AM (Winnetka location will be provided after registration.)Families with tots (0-4) are invited to join Nicole from Jamberry Music for a Rosh Hashanah-themed concert for littles.  Cost is $54 per family OR free for Hakafa Chai families & Hakafa members.Rosh Hashanah Family Service1:30-2:30 PM (Winnetka location will be provided after registration.) Join us for an hour-long interactive and participatory service geared for families with children 10 and younger.  It is free to attend with advance registration.Yom Kippur Day Saturday, October 12, 2024Tot Yom Kippur Puppet Show with Firefly Family Theater9:00-9:40 AM (Winnetka location will be provided after registration.) Families with tots (0-4) are invited to introduce your tot to themes of forgiveness this Yom Kippur through this special interactive puppet show by Firefly Family Theater.  Cost is $54 per family OR free for Hakafa Chai families & Hakafa members.Yom Kippur Family Service 1:30-2:30 PM   (Winnetka location will be provided after registration.) Join us for an hour-long interactive and participatory service geared for families with children 10 and younger.   It is free to attend with advance registration.FREE BABYSITTING DURING ADULT MORNING SERVICES Hakafa's adult morning Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services will begin immediately following these tot programs (10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon), and free on-site babysitting services are available, with advance registration only , if you'd like to attend.

Location:
Glencoe, IL
Contact:
Rona Elder

Har-Shalom Synagogue

Reform

North

No cost to attend Family Services. Oct 3, 2024: Tot Service (age 7 and under) at 12:30PM. Family Service at 1:30PM. Email Jennifer to register. October 12, 2024: Youth Service is 12:30PM and Family Service is 1:30PM 

Location:
3610 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

Reconstructionist

North

Cost of High Holy Day Tickets: Ages 0-17- free, ages 18-36 - $18, ages 37+ - $396, ages 37+ if guest of JRC member $270. Services will be located at  First United Methodist Church of Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston. October 2, 2024: Family Friendly General Service: Shofar Walk along the Evanston Lakefront. No cost to attend and registration is not required. October 3, 2024: General Service is 10AM - 1PM, childcare available. Youth/Children's Service is 10AM - 1PM for Kindergarten - 6th Grade. No cost to attend beyond ticket. Registration required. Family Service is 3:30PM - 4:15PM at Dawes Park. No cost to attend, no need to register. October 12, 2024: General Service and Youth Service is 10AM - 1PM. Family Service is 3:30 - 4:15PM at Dawes Park.

Location:
303 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
Contact:
Micky Baer
Phone: 8473287678

Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation    

Humanistic

North

No cost to attend High Holy Day Services (donation suggested).  October 3, 2024: General Service at 10:30AM, childcare available. Registration required. Family Service is 2PM, no cost to attend and no registration required. October 11, 2024: Family Service is 2PM. No cost to attend and registration is not required.  October 12, 2024: General Service at 10:30AM, childcare available. Registration required. Family Service is 2PM 

Location:
2100 Half Day Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
Contact:
Jeremy Owens

Makom Solel Lakeside

Reform

North

No cost to attend High Holy Day Services. Register via email: sammik@mymakom.org. October 3, 2024: General and Family Service is 2PM. October 12, 2024: General and Family Service is 2PM.

Location:
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Website:
http://solel.org

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

North

No cost to attend High Holy Day Services. Registration required. October 3, 2024: Family Service is 4:30 - 5:15PM. October 12, 2024: Family Service is 4:30 - 5:15PM. 

Location:
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Contact:
Ali Drumm
Phone: (847) 432-8126

Temple Beth Israel

Reform

North

No cost to attend Youth and Family Services: October 3, 2024: Family Service at 9am for families with infants - 5th Grade. Service will be held at Evanston Township High School Cafeteria ( 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston IL, 60201). October 4, 2024:  Multigenerational Tashlich observance at Glenview Woods followed by Kabbalat Shabbat at 5PM. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 9AM for families with infants - 5th grade. Service will be held at Evanston Township High School Cafeteria ( 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston IL, 60201).

Location:
3601 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076
Contact:
Lori Sagarin

Temple Beth-El

Reform

North

Cost to attend for all High Holy Day Services: Adults (age 31 and up) - $350, Youth/Young Adults (3rd grade through 30) - $250. Registration required. Services will be held at Glenbrook South High School. October 3, 2024: Family Service at 9AM. Youth Service at 2PM. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 9AM. Youth Service at 1:45PM.

Location:
3610 Dundee Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062

Temple Jeremiah

Reform

North

No cost to attend High Holy Day Services but we require registration to access guest badges. October 3, 2024: Youth Service at 9AM. Family Service at 12:45PM. October 12, 2024: Youth Service at 9AM. Family Service at 1:30PM. 

Location:
937 Happ Road
Northfield, IL 60093
Contact:
Danny Glassman
Website:

Congregation Or Shalom

Reform

Northwest

No cost to attend Young Children's Services. Geared toward ages 0-5 and siblings. Register on website. October 3, 2024: Young Children's Service at 9:00AM. General Service at 10AM and 12PM. Childcare available.  Youth/Family Service geared towards ages 5-12 at 2:00PM. October 12, 2024: Young Children's Service at 9:00AM- free and open to the community. General Service at 10AM and 12PM. Childcare available. Youth/Family Service geared toward ages 5-12 at 2:00PM. Call to inquire about ticket pricing for General and Family Services.

Location:
21 Hawthorn Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Congregation Beth Shalom

Non Denominational

West

Cost to attend High Holy Day Services is $360. Registration required. October 3, 2024: Youth Service at 9AM. General Service at 10AM. Childcare available. October 12, 2024: Youth Service at 9AM. General Service at 10AM. Childcare available.

Location:
772 W 5th Ave
Naperville, IL 60563

Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County

Reform

West

Cost to attend all High Holy Day Services is $360. Registration required. October 2, 2024: General Service at 7:30PM. Childcare available. October 3, 2024: General Service at 10AM. Childcare available. Family Service at 1:30PM. October 4, 2024: General Service at 10AM. Childcare available.  October 11, 2024: Family Service at 5:30PM. General Service at 7:30PM. Childcare available. October 12, 2024: General Service at 10AM and 4PM. Childcare available.  

Location:
1710 S Highland Ave
Lombard, IL 60148

Oak Park Temple

Reform

West

Contact Danielle Sandler for pricing and registration. October 2, 2024: Family Service at 6:30PM. October 3, 2024: Family Service at 8:30AM. General Service at 10AM. Childcare available. Youth Service at 10AM. October 11, 2024: General Service at 10AM. Childcare available. Youth Service at 10AM. Family Service at 6:30PM.  October 12, 2024: Family Service at 8:30AM. General Service at 10AM. Childcare available. Youth Service at 10AM.  

Location:
1235 North Harlem Ave
Oak Park , IL 60402

Temple Har Zion

Conservative

West

Cost to attend Youth and Family Services: 18/Child. Childcare will be available during General Services.  October 3, 2024: Family Service at 9:30AM. Register through provided link. October 4, 2024: Youth Services at 10:45AM. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 9:30AM. Youth Service at 10:45AM.

Location:
1040 N Harlem Ave
River Forest, IL 60305

Jewish Joliet Congregation

Non-Denominational

South

For pricing and registration, contact the synagogue at 815-741-4600. October 3, 2024: Family Service at 12:30PM. October 12, 2024: Family Service at 12:30PM.

Location:
250 N Midland Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
Contact:
Janet Stone
Phone: 815-741-4600

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