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5 events, 1

2023-09-29

Sukkot at The Living Room

September 29 @ 7:00 PM - October 5 @ 9:30 AM

Sukkot at The Living Room

Join us throughout the week of Sukkot for services, coffee, or meals on our rooftop sukkah! RSVP using this link:…

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sukkot Davening + Community Lunch 10/1

October 1 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sukkot Davening + Community Lunch 10/1

Join us on the second day of Sukkot for our typical spirited, song filled, traditional liturgy egalitarian prayer and yummy…

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sukkot Sunday 20s and 30s Brunch at KAM Isaiah Israel

October 1 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sukkot Sunday 20s and 30s Brunch at KAM Isaiah Israel

Celebrate Sukkot together! With our delicious Brunch! Join Rabbi Young for Brunch in the Sukkah, a special young adults, 20s-30s…

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Young Adult Lunch in the Sukkah at Base Logan Square

October 1 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Young Adult Lunch in the Sukkah at Base Logan Square

Come join us on Sunday, October 1st, at 1:00pm for a Fall-forward festive meal in the Sukkah at Base Logan…

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Logan Square Sukkot Potluck

Sukkot is not only the Jewish fall harvest festival - it's also one of the most joyous Jewish holidays. Join…

Free

5 events, 2

2023-09-29

Lulav & Latte

Drive up to The Living Room, take the elevator to the rooftop Sukkah, shake the Lulav & Etrog, and enjoy…

Free

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Shemini Atzeret: The Forgotten Festival

October 2 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Shemini Atzeret: The Forgotten Festival

Shemini Atzeret is the final day of the long cycle of holidays in the Hebrew month of Tishrei. It is…

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

October 2 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

Format: Monday Coed 10v10 Rec Location: Wrightwood Park Dates: Starts on Monday, September 18th Schedule: September 18, September 25, October…

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join Rav Sarah at 8pm for joyful and meditative singing in the Sukkah! Snacks and drinks served. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctXCRWtso38pxxlCWu37J-WHMGZaOM82UNk6dZofQeB-vmQA/viewform?usp=sf_link…

5 events, 3

2023-09-29

Sukkot at The Living Room

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Lulav & Latte

October 3 @ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Lulav & Latte

Drive up to The Living Room, take the elevator to the rooftop Sukkah, shake the Lulav & Etrog, and enjoy…

Free

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Beach Volleyball League

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October 3 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Beach Volleyball League

Format: Tuesday Coed 6's Rec Location: North Avenue Beach - Lit Courts Dates: Starts on Tuesday, August 22nd Schedule: August…

7:00 PM

Mean Girls Day

October 3 @ 7:00 PM

Mean Girls Day

On October 3rd he asked me what day it was, I said the day of our Mean Girls watch party.…

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Learning in the Sukkah: Can We Have Nice Things?

October 3 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Learning in the Sukkah: Can We Have Nice Things?

Join Rav Will at 8pm for some learning in the Sukkah! Snacks and drinks served. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegBVB5NHtpv_MHsH679Be66h0kV850C-oXFPzloZtOIyVE-g/viewform?usp=sf_link (When) Can…

2 events, 4

2023-09-29

Sukkot at The Living Room

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Lulav & Latte

October 4 @ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Lulav & Latte

Drive up to The Living Room, take the elevator to the rooftop Sukkah, shake the Lulav & Etrog, and enjoy…

Free

9 events, 5

2023-09-29

Sukkot at The Living Room

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Lulav & Latte

October 5 @ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Lulav & Latte

Drive up to The Living Room, take the elevator to the rooftop Sukkah, shake the Lulav & Etrog, and enjoy…

Free

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 5 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Happy Challah-Days 9:30 - 10:45 am Thursdays, October 5 - November 16 Experience Jewish traditions in a warm, safe, and…

$2 – $158

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

POP Sukkot Family Event

October 5 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

POP Sukkot Family Event

POP into our Sukkah for a Family Sukkah Party featuring: *Pony Rides *Petting zoo *Hot Dog Dinner *Sukkot crafts And…

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Pizza in the Hut Sukkot Celebration

October 5 @ 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Pizza in the Hut Sukkot Celebration

Join us for Pizza in the (sukkah) Hut! Featuring: Pizza dinner in the Sukkah | Leader led lively drum circle…

5:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Sukkot Volunteer Appreciation with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Quintet

October 5 @ 5:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Sukkot Volunteer Appreciation with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Quintet

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2 events, 6

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Erev Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah with Emanuel

October 6 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Erev Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah with Emanuel

5:30pm Service & Dinner. This family-friendly service culminates in the unrolling of the Torah. Will also include Israeli dancing!

7:15 PM - 9:30 PM

YAD Shabbat with YLD’s Shul Shuffle

October 6 @ 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM

YAD Shabbat with YLD’s Shul Shuffle

Join YAD and JUF's Young Leadership Division (YLD) for Shabbat in the Sukkah on October 6th! Shabbat starts with services…

$25

5 events, 7

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 7 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Kehillah Katana 9:30-10:45 am Saturdays, September 30 - November 18 Through sensory experiences, music, movement, art, puppet-play, and more, tots…

$2 – $180

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah with Emanuel

October 7 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah with Emanuel

This Yiskor service is taking place at Makom Solel Lakeside with Congregation Hakafa. 1301 Calvey Road, Highland Park IL 60035…

6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Hakafot Dance Party

October 7 @ 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Hakafot Dance Party

What if you didn't have to choose where to be for Simchat Torah because all your favorite Lakeview gender-egalitarian communities…

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Simhat Torah Dance Party

October 7 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Simhat Torah Dance Party

Please join us in celebrating another year of Torah in our lives! Come ready to dance, sing, clap, raise a…

7:45 PM - 10:00 PM

Simchat Torah Live!

October 7 @ 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM

Simchat Torah Live!

Join us for an incredible night of dancing and l'chaims!

Free

2 events, 8

5:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Chicago Marathon w/ Drag Queens in Lakeview

October 8 @ 5:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Chicago Marathon w/ Drag Queens in Lakeview

Come volunteer with Shaily and Esther at the Chicago Marathon. Get a badass jacket and have fun watching drag queens…

Free

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Simchat Torah Retreat with Emanuel

October 8 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Simchat Torah Retreat with Emanuel

Free event. A variety of fun activities including an improv show! Lunch is included.

2 events, 9

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

October 9 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

Format: Monday Coed 10v10 Rec Location: Wrightwood Park Dates: Starts on Monday, September 18th Schedule: September 18, September 25, October…

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

October 9 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

Get ready to spike, set, and serve in YLD’s Fall Volleyball League! Games will be played on Monday evenings starting…

$95

1 event, 10

2023-10-10

Jewish Changemakers Fellowship – Fall 2023

October 10

Jewish Changemakers Fellowship – Fall 2023

The Jewish Changemakers Fellowship engages young Jewish adults in a 6-week online leadership experience. Participants will meet inspiring professionals and…

0 events, 11

2 events, 12

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 12 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Happy Challah-Days 9:30 - 10:45 am Thursdays, October 5 - November 16 Experience Jewish traditions in a warm, safe, and…

$2 – $158

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

October 12 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

Meet new people and explore the Jewish community. The Fall LEADS Program is a great way to meet new people…

3 events, 13

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Jewish Pro’s Monthly Shabbat Service

October 13 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Jewish Pro’s Monthly Shabbat Service

Are you a Jewish professional looking to connect with other Jewish pros? Join Chicago Repair in serving at Nourishing Hope…

Free

7:00 PM

Amanda’s Farewell Challahween

October 13 @ 7:00 PM

Amanda’s Farewell Challahween

Amanda is moving to DC, so she plans on ending her Moishe House tenure with the first event she ever…

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Amanda’s Farewell Challahween Shabbat

October 13 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Amanda’s Farewell Challahween Shabbat

Amanda is moving to DC, so she plans on ending her Moishe House tenure with the first event she ever…

Free

2 events, 14

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 14 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Kehillah Katana 9:30-10:45 am Saturdays, September 30 - November 18 Through sensory experiences, music, movement, art, puppet-play, and more, tots…

$2 – $180

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Parshat Noach

October 14 @ 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Parshat Noach

Come learn about Parshat Noach with the stars of the story: the animals! Join us at the Lincoln Park Zoo…

1 event, 15

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Krav Maga Class

October 15 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Krav Maga Class

Unleash your inner strength, boost your confidence, and learn essential self-defense techniques at a Krav Maga class, hosted in partnership…

$35

2 events, 16

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

October 16 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

Format: Monday Coed 10v10 Rec Location: Wrightwood Park Dates: Starts on Monday, September 18th Schedule: September 18, September 25, October…

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

October 16 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

Get ready to spike, set, and serve in YLD’s Fall Volleyball League! Games will be played on Monday evenings starting…

$95

2 events, 17

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

YAD Pickleball Fall 2023

October 17 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

YAD Pickleball Fall 2023

Join Anshe Emet YAD’s Pickleball League! Sign up with a friend and come meet new ones! All games will be…

$100

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

National Pasta Day

October 17 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

National Pasta Day

Get ~saucy~ with us this National Pasta Day and try so many different shapes of carby goodness. You will have…

Free

2 events, 18

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

30s Fall Cider Tasting

October 18 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

30s Fall Cider Tasting

Join us for YLD’s 30’s Fall Cider Tasting for a night of mingling while tasting four different ciders! Price includes…

$25

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Worst. Club. Ever: 20s 30s Grief Group

October 18 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Worst. Club. Ever: 20s 30s Grief Group

It's not a club anyone wants to be a part of, but if you are a person in their 20s…

2 events, 19

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 19 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Happy Challah-Days 9:30 - 10:45 am Thursdays, October 5 - November 16 Experience Jewish traditions in a warm, safe, and…

$2 – $158

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

October 19 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

Meet new people and explore the Jewish community. The Fall LEADS Program is a great way to meet new people…

2 events, 20

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

DePaul Shabbat

October 20 @ 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

DePaul Shabbat

Hey DePaul students! Join the Friedherns for Shabbat dinner - as always, it'll be a great chance to step away…

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Windy City Minyan- October Edition

October 20 @ 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Windy City Minyan- October Edition

Come join us for in person services! Everyone who wants to attend has to register ahead of time using the…

3 events, 21

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 21 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Kehillah Katana 9:30-10:45 am Saturdays, September 30 - November 18 Through sensory experiences, music, movement, art, puppet-play, and more, tots…

$2 – $180

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Reflecting on Oslo: A Discussion with Nimrod Novik

October 21 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Reflecting on Oslo: A Discussion with Nimrod Novik

Join Anshe Emet’s Young Adult Division and Israel Policy Forum Atid for this special event in honor of the 30th Anniversary…

Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche

October 21 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche

Congregation Bene Shalom proudly presents 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, brought to you by Mosaic Players, a traveling theatre troupe…

$25

6 events, 22

2023-10-22

“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli

October 22

“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli

More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. “I’ll Have What She’s…

Museum Admission

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Bagels and Cream Cheese-A Great Pair

October 22 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Bagels and Cream Cheese-A Great Pair

Learn about building healthy relationships and helping those who might be in unhealthy ones. FREE! Bagel breakfast! Engaging activities! Open…

Free

12:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Genealogist Adam Brown to speak online about Jewish genetics and migrations

October 22 @ 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Genealogist Adam Brown to speak online about Jewish genetics and migrations

“The Genetic Origins and Migrations of the Jewish People” will be the topic of genealogist Adam Brown for the Sunday,…

Free

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

National Day of Jewish Service

October 22 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

National Day of Jewish Service

Join Chicago Repair in partnership with JUF TOV and SketchPad for the National Day of Jewish Service! We’re diving into…

Free

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The Daffodil Memorial Garden – Family Program!

October 22 @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The Daffodil Memorial Garden – Family Program!

Join the Russian-speaking Jewish Division, JCC Chicago and Holocaust Community Services CJE SeniorLife for The Daffodil Memorial Garden –Family Program.…

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Small Groups: Weekly Virtual Torah Study

October 22 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Small Groups: Weekly Virtual Torah Study

Come one and all and start the new week with some Torah time in community. Join Builder Tim Graves in…

2 events, 23

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

October 23 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

Get ready to spike, set, and serve in YLD’s Fall Volleyball League! Games will be played on Monday evenings starting…

$95

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

October 23 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

Format: Monday Coed 10v10 Rec Location: Wrightwood Park Dates: Starts on Monday, September 18th Schedule: September 18, September 25, October…

2 events, 24

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

YAD Pickleball Fall 2023

October 24 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

YAD Pickleball Fall 2023

Join Anshe Emet YAD’s Pickleball League! Sign up with a friend and come meet new ones! All games will be…

$100

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

October 24 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

Meet new people and explore the Jewish community. The Fall LEADS Program is a great way to meet new people…

1 event, 25

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

SketchPad Soiree!

October 25 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

SketchPad Soiree!

Join SketchPad for a celebratory soiree! Meet our member organizations, get to know our radical hospitality, and find out how…

$50

2 events, 26

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 26 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Happy Challah-Days 9:30 - 10:45 am Thursdays, October 5 - November 16 Experience Jewish traditions in a warm, safe, and…

$2 – $158

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

October 26 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

We are hosting a movie night to watch "What's Love Got To Do With It?" Learn about how Tina Turner…

0 events, 27

2 events, 28

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 28 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Kehillah Katana 9:30-10:45 am Saturdays, September 30 - November 18 Through sensory experiences, music, movement, art, puppet-play, and more, tots…

$2 – $180

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pumpkin Painting Fall Festival

October 28 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pumpkin Painting Fall Festival

We are bringing back our Fall Festival! Paint some pumpkins, eat some pie, enjoy some (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) cider, and…

Free

0 events, 29

2 events, 30

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

October 30 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fall Volleyball League with YLD

Get ready to spike, set, and serve in YLD’s Fall Volleyball League! Games will be played on Monday evenings starting…

$95

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

October 30 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ChiTribe Kickball Fall League Mondays at Wrightwood Park

Format: Monday Coed 10v10 Rec Location: Wrightwood Park Dates: Starts on Monday, September 18th Schedule: September 18, September 25, October…

1 event, 31

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

YAD Pickleball Fall 2023

October 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

YAD Pickleball Fall 2023

Join Anshe Emet YAD’s Pickleball League! Sign up with a friend and come meet new ones! All games will be…

$100

0 events, 1

2 events, 2

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

November 2 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Happy Challah-Days 9:30 - 10:45 am Thursdays, October 5 - November 16 Experience Jewish traditions in a warm, safe, and…

$2 – $158

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

November 2 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

Meet new people and explore the Jewish community. The Fall LEADS Program is a great way to meet new people…

0 events, 3

1 event, 4

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

November 4 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

Kehillah Katana 9:30-10:45 am Saturdays, September 30 - November 18 Through sensory experiences, music, movement, art, puppet-play, and more, tots…

$2 – $180

September 29

September 29 @ 7:00 PM - October 5 @ 9:30 AM

October 6 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

There are no events on this day.

October 12

October 12 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

There are no events on this day.

October 28

October 28 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

October 28 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pumpkin Painting Fall Festival

There are no events on this day.

October 30

October 30 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

There are no events on this day.

November 2

November 2 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Happy Challah-Days jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

November 2 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Fall LEADS 2023

There are no events on this day.

November 4

November 4 @ 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

jBaby Adult-Tot Class at JRC

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