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J-Life’s 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza
Meet over one hundred young professionals (20s & 30s) from across the country at this open Shabbat getaway. First time…
Hadassah Midwest Boca Raton Snowbird Reunion
Hadassah Midwest Boca Raton Snowbird Reunion
Calling all snowbirds! Join us for the Hadassah Midwest Boca Raton Snowbird Reunion, taking place in person on February 26…
Online historical Jewish newspapers is focus of Feb. 26 genealogy research lecture
Online historical Jewish newspapers is focus of Feb. 26 genealogy research lecture
“Using Online Historical Jewish Newspapers for Genealogical Research” is the title of a talk by genealogist Janice Sellers for the…
MoHo Community Book Club
MoHo Community Book Club
Join us for our monthly book club meeting! We’re reading “Tomorrow , and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” a best-selling novel by…
3 events,
Pop Up Purim Hamantaschen Workshop
Pop Up Purim Hamantaschen Workshop
Pop Up Purim Hamantaschen Workshop with Hamantaschen expert and current parent Lesley Wynes Learn how to fold, pinch, form, and…
ChiTribe Bowling League
ChiTribe Bowling League
ChiTribe has 3 teams in the league! Come cheer on the Jews as they bowl without bumpers. Winter Bowling with…
YLD Winter Dodgeball League
YLD Winter Dodgeball League
Are you ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge? Join us for YLD’s Winter Dodgeball League! Games will be…
2 events,
Rosh Chodesh 5783: A Year of Calling and Devotion
Rosh Chodesh 5783: A Year of Calling and Devotion
If the past year asked us to consider fallowness in all its forms, this is the year to respond to…
LEARN: Living a Jewish Year
LEARN: Living a Jewish Year
Join a cohort of fellow 20–30 somethings for tapas, wine and conversation at the Lincoln Park home of Rav Sarah…
1 event,
Mensches in Motion: LGBTQ+ Volunteer Program
Mensches in Motion: LGBTQ+ Volunteer Program
Volunteer at a variety of JUF supported agencies and other LGBTQ+ organizations in Chicagoland and meet other young adults in…
2 events,
Level Up Signature Event
Level Up Signature Event
Cocktails, magic and more! Join us for Level Up's inaugural signature event.Young adults in their 20s who make a minimum…
Chatting and Laughing: (How) Should We Talk About Sex?
Chatting and Laughing: (How) Should We Talk About Sex?
Join our Scholar-in-Residence, Avigayl Halpern, for a frank look at rabbinic texts and the work of modern queer and feminist…
3 events,
Shul Shuffle – Lake Shore Drive Synagogue
Shul Shuffle – Lake Shore Drive Synagogue
YLD and Lake Shore Drive Synagogue are teaming up for a Shul Shuffle! Join us for a service and dinner…
YJP Shabbat 360
YJP Shabbat 360
Join Chicago's Largest Young Adult Shabbat Dinner 360 Young Jewish Professionals come together for Shabbat Dinner & Cocktails Captains: ChiTribe…
Shabbat 360 with Jewish Bucktown
Shabbat 360 with Jewish Bucktown
YJP Chicago presents Shabbat 360 Join Chicago's Largest Young Adult Shabbat Dinner 360 Young Jewish Professionals come together for Shabbat…
3 events,
Drops of Blood: Queer Moments in Hilchot Niddah
Drops of Blood: Queer Moments in Hilchot Niddah
Join Scholar-in-Residence, Avigayil Halpern, to seek out glimpses of queerness, defined broadly, in halakhic (Jewish legal) texts regulating menstruation. We'll…
Tropical Purim Bash
Tropical Purim Bash
Thursday | March 2nd Join us at Trader Todd’s in Lakeview for drinks, food, and some special Purim fun. Costumes and/or tropical shirts…
Purim Murder Mystery Masquerade
Purim Murder Mystery Masquerade
It's time to don your masks and solve a mystery! Join us for a night of suspense and intrigue at…
1 event,
Purim Party at Uproar
Purim Party at Uproar
HAPPY PURIM! Are you as excited as we are? Then come party with ChiTribe at Uproar! This is one of…
9 events,
Purim 5783 / 2023
When is Purim? Purim begins the evening of Monday, March 6, 2023 and ends on the Evening of Tuesday, March…
Chicago Megillah Centers with Chabad
Do a mitzvah and listen to the megillah! Round-the-Clock MEGILLAH READING Purim Evening, Monday, March 6, 2023 - Purim Day,…
Ta’anit Esther with Hadar: Esther and the Ongoing Work of Confronting Sexual Victimization
Ta’anit Esther with Hadar: Esther and the Ongoing Work of Confronting Sexual Victimization
Ritual fast days are times of increased spiritual and moral awareness and responsibility. Ta’anit Esther, on the day before Purim,…
Purim 2023
Purim 2023
Join us to celebrate Purim 2023! 6pm- Megillah reading 7pm- Klezmer Music with the Maxwell Street Orchestra In person or…
Shushan Night Live: Purim 5783
Shushan Night Live: Purim 5783
Live from Mishkan Chicago…it’s Shushan Night Live! Featuring our all-star spiel team in a live performance, a rabbi-rendition of “Hot…
3 events,
Purim At The Stadium
Purim At The Stadium
You are invited to Purim in the Stadium celebration for the entire family! Tuesday, March 7th, 5:30pm at Chabad of…
3 events,
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: The Future of US & Israeli Relations
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: The Future of US & Israeli Relations
Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Amb. Martin S. Indyk (Lowy Distinguished…
Recent Grad Bowling
Recent Grad Bowling
Attention all recent grads! Join YLD on March 8th for a fun night of bowling and meeting fellow Jewish young…
RJD Women’s Circle: Meditation & Sound Bath
RJD Women’s Circle: Meditation & Sound Bath
Join RJD Women's Circle for a night of rest, renewal and a reset for yourself!Join Stephanie Bersh, a sound practitioner,…
1 event,
Purim in the Park
Purim in the Park
Get ready for the ultimate Purim celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume and indulge in an open bar,…
3 events,
Women’s Weekend Retreat
Join Jewish women from across Chicagoland for a weekend of celebration, inspiration, and rejuvenation.Nurture your body, soul, and spirit with…
LEARN: Living a Jewish Year
LEARN: Living a Jewish Year
Join a cohort of fellow 20–30 somethings for tapas, wine and conversation at the Lincoln Park home of Rav Sarah…
Chipotle Shabbat
Chipotle Shabbat
Chipotle Shabbat: Take 2! Join us for a meaningful Shabbat dinner, catered by America’s favorite fast casual restaurant! RSVP Here:…
2 events,
Lakeview Minyan Services and Potluck
Lakeview Minyan Services and Potluck
Please join us for the next Lakeview Minyan services and vegetarian potluck.If your name begins with:A-F bring a dessertG-L bring…
4 events,
JRC PurimFest / Annual Blood Drive
JRC PurimFest / Annual Blood Drive
Bring the family in Purim costumes to hear the Megillah, dance to Purim klezmer music with JRC's house band, Heavy Shtetl,…
The Art of Visual Activism – A Career Through a Jewish Lens
The Art of Visual Activism – A Career Through a Jewish Lens
Photographer Gillian Laub, whose exhibition Family Matters, is currently on view at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, will…
Israel Trip – Sushi Info Night
Israel Trip – Sushi Info Night
Israel Trip - Sushi Info Night to learn more about this incredible free trip 🇮🇱 When: Sunday, March 12, 2023…
1 event,
World Baseball Classic Watch Party: Israel vs. Puerto Rico
World Baseball Classic Watch Party: Israel vs. Puerto Rico
Please join Base Loop and YLD to watch our boys, Team Israel, take on Puerto Rico in the World Baseball…
1 event,
The Tik Tok Talmudist
The Tik Tok Talmudist
Anshe Emet welcomes Miriam Anzovin, the Tik Tok Talmudist for a fascinating look at her journey through her topic: Jewish Texts…
1 event,
IPF Atid Chicago—Unpacking Recent Tensions in Israel and the West Bank: A Briefing with Times of Israel U.S. Correspondent Jacob Magid
IPF Atid Chicago—Unpacking Recent Tensions in Israel and the West Bank: A Briefing with Times of Israel U.S. Correspondent Jacob Magid
Join IPF Atid Chicago for a briefing from Times of Israel U.S. Correspondent, Jacob Magid. We will be discussing many…
2 events,
RJD Excelsior Committee Inaugural Night
RJD Excelsior Committee Inaugural Night
Join us to meet the RJD Advisory Board's newly launched Excelsior Committee and network with like‑minded Russian‑speaking Jewish professionals, learn…
Third Thursday Game Night: BOWLING!
Third Thursday Game Night: BOWLING!
Our first ever Third Thursday game night was a blast, who’s ready for another? Bowling is back! Join our Third…
5 events,
Makom Reset Shabbat
Makom Reset Shabbat
It is still a **little** cold in Chicago but spring is just around the corner. Prepare for the next season…
The Heart Behind the Bread: Shabbat dinner with Zeitlin’s Deli
The Heart Behind the Bread: Shabbat dinner with Zeitlin’s Deli
Bagels, Bread & Babka are the three staples that make up Chicago-based bakery and delicatessen, Zeitlin's Deli. Led by brothers…
Windy City Minyan- March Edition
Windy City Minyan- March Edition
We hope you’ll join us for in person services! Minyan will be inside in Lakeview, the exact location will be…
1 event,
Tata to Tater and Joce! (Pajama Party!)
Tata to Tater and Joce! (Pajama Party!)
Come help us say “Ta Ta” to MoHo’s favorite pup-resident duo, Tater and Joce, as they move upward and onward!…
4 events,
Peer Ambassador Training
Peer Ambassador Training
JUF Young Leadership Division, Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network (TOV), and Encompass are seeking young adult volunteers to serve as Peer…
Pedal For Pink
Pedal For Pink
Join Sharsheret’s Young Professional’s Circle and the Norton and Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics for Pedal for Pink! When:…
MoHo Community Book Club
MoHo Community Book Club
Join us at a community member’s home for our monthly book club meeting! This month’s book is Anxious people by…
2 events,
Organizing 101: 4-Part Lecture Series
Organizing 101: 4-Part Lecture Series
Join professional organizer Nancy B. Katz, Clutter Consultant, for a series of lectures on topics surrounding organizing home and life…
Vayikra Means Calling
Vayikra Means Calling
Though we often refer to the third book of the Torah as Leviticus, in Hebrew it is known as Vayikra…
1 event,
Spring LEADS 2023
Spring LEADS 2023
Details The Spring LEADS Program is a great way to meet new people in Chicago and offers an introductory exploration…
4 events,
Singing into the Breach: A Daylong Retreat to Prepare for Passover
Singing into the Breach: A Daylong Retreat to Prepare for Passover
On this holiday of liberation, we can pause on the horizon of freedom and consider what opens for us as…
The Seder: Preparation or Remembrance?
The Seder: Preparation or Remembrance?
In our own time, we tend to conceptualize the Seder as a meal commemorating our leaving Egypt. We might also…
Sip & Paint Meetup @ Local Lakeview Host
Sip & Paint Meetup @ Local Lakeview Host
Meet new people in a guided art session while drinking your favorite beverage. 1/2 price as subsidized group rate.
7 events,
Can We Talk? A Discussion of Speech Ethics
Can We Talk? A Discussion of Speech Ethics : 1/12 and 26 Speech is one of our most powerful human…
Virtual Program | Movement to Soothe the Soul
Virtual Program | Movement to Soothe the Soul
.Join No Shame On U and Beth Lofchie Jacobson, Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor, for a fitness…
How to be a Safe Supportive Person to those Struggling with their Mental Health
How to be a Safe Supportive Person to those Struggling with their Mental Health
Free and Virtual Program Do you want to be more empathic to and supportive of friends and family struggling with…
Jewish Studio Project: Creative Rest with Jo Kent Katz
Jewish Studio Project: Creative Rest with Jo Kent Katz
Join us for a Creative Rest session with Jo Kent Katz! Together we'll be exploring the risk, trust, and wisdom…
4 events,
ChiTribe March Shabbat in the Burbs
ChiTribe March Shabbat in the Burbs
Join ChiTribe in the Burbs for March Shabbat on March 17 at 7pm! Location and RSVP info coming soon! There…
Opportunity to Learn About Reconstructionist Judaism at JRC
Opportunity to Learn About Reconstructionist Judaism at JRC
Perhaps You’re a Reconstructionist & You Didn’t Know it - Join Us at JRC to Find Out! Friday, March 24…
Pardes Alumni Shabbat Dinner – with Base LNCLN
Pardes Alumni Shabbat Dinner – with Base LNCLN
Hello Chicago-area Pardes alumni! We are so excited to invite you to a special Shabbat meal with fellow Pardesniks at…
1 event,
Chicago Jewish Book Fest
Chicago Jewish Book Fest
Celebrate Jewish authors and books at this one-day event. This day pass gets you into all daytime panels and authors…
9 events,
Maot Chitim Food Delivery for Passover
Maot Chitim Food Delivery for Passover
Register to help Temple Jeremiah deliver Maot Chitim this Passover
Maot Chitim Tikkun Olam
Maot Chitim Tikkun Olam
Join us for our Maot Chitim Tikkun Olam event, where we'll come together to distribute Passover food boxes to those…
Passover Food Delivery
Passover Food Delivery
Register at: https://calendly.com/jstoliar/driver-for-maot-chitim-passover-delivery-23ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE AND BE FULLY VACCINATEDCome to our warehouse at:1610 Deerfield Rd, Highland ParkPlease…
6 events,
MAGGID: (RE)TELLING OUR STORIES
MAGGID: (RE)TELLING OUR STORIES
MAGGID: (RE)TELLING OUR STORIES - A Pre-Pesach Evening of Learning & Reflection 10 Shiur and workshop options in English and…
Deep Dive: Chicago Mayoral Election
Deep Dive: Chicago Mayoral Election
Join YLD's Community Affairs Committee in partnership with the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League to discover the intricacies…
Theatrical Presentation: “The Green Book” Stage Reading
Theatrical Presentation: “The Green Book” Stage Reading
Join Illinois Holocaust Museum at Green Line Performing Arts Center for a live staged reading of Calvin Alexander Ramsey’s award-winning play,…
5 events,
The Origin of the Four Questions
The Origin of the Four Questions
Many of us have had the pleasure of watching children stand up at the seder and ask why we eat…
Leadership Academy: Appreciating Change
Leadership Academy: Appreciating Change
It’s no secret that many of us loathe change. What if we could embrace it and harness it for good?…
5 events,
BPN’s Coffee & Connections
BPN’s Coffee & Connections
Join YLD's Business Professional Network (BPN) and other Jewish young professionals for a morning of speed networking. When Wednesday, March…
BPN’s Coffee & Connections
BPN’s Coffee & Connections
Join YLD's Business Professional Network (BPN) and other Jewish young professionals for a morning of speed networking.https://www.facebook.com/events/145224251764621/
The Seder: Preparation or Remembrance?
The Seder: Preparation or Remembrance?
In our own time, we tend to conceptualize the Seder as a meal commemorating our leaving Egypt. We might also…
5 events,
Have You Made Art About It Yet? Passover Edition!
Have You Made Art About It Yet? Passover Edition!
Explore anew the journey to freedom! Every year on Passover the themes of oppression and liberation resonate in new ways.…
Daf Yomi: A Daily Dose of Talmud – Tractate Nazir Completion Celebration
Daf Yomi: A Daily Dose of Talmud – Tractate Nazir Completion Celebration
Join My Jewish Learning's celebration upon completing study of each tractate of the Talmud. Our upcoming siyyum is:Thursday, March 30,…
20’s/30’s Pre-Passover Party
20’s/30’s Pre-Passover Party
Passover is right around the corner, so whether you observe the fast or not, get your chametz fix quick! Young…
2 events,
Trybal Gatherings Early Bird Deadline
The early bird pricing for Trybal Gatherings' summer 2023 experiences ends on April 30! Register for Chicago Day Camp and…
Big Ol’ Backyard Bluegrass Dinner Party
Big Ol’ Backyard Bluegrass Dinner Party
Join us for a one-of-a-kind intergenerational and interfaith dinner party, the likes of which you’ve never experienced before! Harken back…
2 events,
Code for Good with Code Your Dreams
Accessibility for All: Hacking for an Inclusive Future Code Your Dreams and Deaf Kids Code have joined forces for this…
Final Four & Nachos
Final Four & Nachos
Basketball is better with friends… and chips. Watch the final four teams play in the NCAA tourney and eat some…