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Boys Group

  • Monday, August 18, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:30-6pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Boys Group creates a space for boys to engage socially through play and other structured activities that support communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation. Through individual and joint activities such as story-telling, building, and physical play, boys will develop their capacity to interact effectively in their daily lives.

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Ready Set Grow

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 6 more dates

  • 9:15-10:30am
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Join us for our 2 - to 3 - year-old play group, designed to develop communication, language, and social skills. Waiting, turn-taking, following directions, and transitions are incorporated into preschool activities, like circle time, art, and pretend play. Our Speech-Language Pathologist will incorporate monthly themes to enhance vocabulary development, knowledge of early basic concepts, and pre-literacy skills.

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Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group (6-8 years old)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:30pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group provides opportunities for alternative avenues of self-expression and social connection. There will be a group experience with emphasis on developing skills for emotional regulation, communication, and deepening social relationships. Girls are encouraged to use art, drama, and play to express themselves and connect with one another in a small group.

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Preschool Socialization Group (3-5 years old)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:15-5:45pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Preschool Socialization Group offers children additional support in their social interactions with peers. Through small and large group play activities, children will learn to identify their feelings in social situations and understand the consequences of their behavior. Sessions run weekly on Thursdays at 4:15pm, from July 10 - September 18 at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center, 6639 N. Kedzie Ave in Chicago.

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Path to Citizenship - Palatine Library

Learn about the journey from permanent resident (Green Card holder) to U.S. citizen. Information about eligibility, N-400 applications, exceptions, fees, the interview and oath ceremony will be shared. Presentation followed by Q&A. This free Zoom session will meet on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 7 – 8 pm CDT.  Registration is required.

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Grief Support Group

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 3 more dates

  • 1-2:30pm
  • Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building 5150 Golf Rd Skokie, IL 60077 View Map

This is a daytime grief support group for adults 60+ who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group will provide a safe and supportive space to share, reflect, and connect with others who are grieving. Contact Daniel Bahner to register for this free support group.

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Boundaries with Compassion

This supportive workshop is for parents and caregivers of adults facing mental health challenges, systemic gaps, and the criminalization of mental illness. It offers a safe space to share experiences, build community, and explore practical strategies. Register Today

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Expand Your Reach Through Networking

  • Thursday, August 28, 2025 + 4 more dates

  • 11am and 2pm sessions available

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 afternoon workshops convene August 28 and October 13 at 2pm with morning sessions on September 8 and October 30 at 11am. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This grief support group is designed for individuals aged 60 and younger who have lost a spouse or partner within the past two years. Offering a compassionate space for healing and connection, the group will meet in person for six Monday evening sessions. September 8, September 15, September 29, October 20, October 27 and November 3. Contact Leah Shefsky to register. Registration is required. Register today

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Boys Group

  • Monday, August 18, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:30-6pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Boys Group creates a space for boys to engage socially through play and other structured activities that support communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation. Through individual and joint activities such as story-telling, building, and physical play, boys will develop their capacity to interact effectively in their daily lives.

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Grieving a Loss to Suicide

A monthly drop-in support group held on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. This group offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of loss. Participants are welcome to share, listen, and find support as they navigate the complexities of grief and healing.

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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • morning and afternoon sessions available

Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market. Resume and cover letter workshops convene in the afternoon on August 27, September 18, October 6 at 2pm. Morning sessions are available September 9 and October 28 at 11am. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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JCFS Chicago Annual Meeting

  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025 + 1 more dates

  • 5pm
  • Abe & Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

As we reflect on the progress of the past year and set our sights on the future, we invite you to join us in advancing our mission of fostering self-sufficiency, belonging and well-being in the Jewish and broader Chicago communities. Register today!

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LinkedIn 101

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 4 more dates

  • 11am and 2pm sessions available

Learn the basics of LinkedIn with tips and ideas on how to put your profile together. LinkedIn is a critical tool in your networking toolbox and this workshop will help you get started. LinkedIn workshops convene in the afternoons on August 26 and October 9 at 2pm. Morning sessions are available September 10 and October 27 at 11am. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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The Healing Shofar: A Pre-Holiday Workshop for the Bereaved

  • Wednesday, September 10, 2025 + 2 more dates

  • 7-8:30pm
  • Temple Beth El 3610 Dundee Rd Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

This year, The Healing Shofar will be offered in two formats:

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Winning the Interview

  • Monday, August 25, 2025 + 4 more dates

  • 11am and 2pm sessions available

Preparation is key! It may be virtual, in-person, with a group or over numerous follow-up sessions, but interviewing comes with the job search. Learn and practice how to interview in any setting to secure your next job! Morning Interview workshops convene September 11 and October 29 at 11am with afternoon workshops available August 25 and October 16 at 2pm.

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Ready Set Grow

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 6 more dates

  • 9:15-10:30am
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Join us for our 2 - to 3 - year-old play group, designed to develop communication, language, and social skills. Waiting, turn-taking, following directions, and transitions are incorporated into preschool activities, like circle time, art, and pretend play. Our Speech-Language Pathologist will incorporate monthly themes to enhance vocabulary development, knowledge of early basic concepts, and pre-literacy skills.

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Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group (6-8 years old)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:30pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group provides opportunities for alternative avenues of self-expression and social connection. There will be a group experience with emphasis on developing skills for emotional regulation, communication, and deepening social relationships. Girls are encouraged to use art, drama, and play to express themselves and connect with one another in a small group.

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Preschool Socialization Group (3-5 years old)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:15-5:45pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Preschool Socialization Group offers children additional support in their social interactions with peers. Through small and large group play activities, children will learn to identify their feelings in social situations and understand the consequences of their behavior. Sessions run weekly on Thursdays at 4:15pm, from July 10 - September 18 at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center, 6639 N. Kedzie Ave in Chicago.

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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This grief support group is designed for individuals aged 60 and younger who have lost a spouse or partner within the past two years. Offering a compassionate space for healing and connection, the group will meet in person for six Monday evening sessions. September 8, September 15, September 29, October 20, October 27 and November 3. Contact Leah Shefsky to register. Registration is required. Register today

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Journey to Build a Family

This virtual drop-in space is for those experiencing challenges building a family. We welcome those experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, grief, and the sheer exhaustion from it all. No matter where you are in this journey, it’s easier to travel with those who understand. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Contact Andrea Jacobs to register.

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Boys Group

  • Monday, August 18, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:30-6pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Boys Group creates a space for boys to engage socially through play and other structured activities that support communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation. Through individual and joint activities such as story-telling, building, and physical play, boys will develop their capacity to interact effectively in their daily lives.

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The Healing Shofar: A Pre-Holiday Workshop for the Bereaved

  • Wednesday, September 10, 2025 + 2 more dates

  • 7-8:30pm
  • Temple Beth El 3610 Dundee Rd Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

This year, The Healing Shofar will be offered in two formats:

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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • morning and afternoon sessions available

Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market. Resume and cover letter workshops convene in the afternoon on August 27, September 18, October 6 at 2pm. Morning sessions are available September 9 and October 28 at 11am. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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20s & 30s Grief Support Group

It's not a club anyone wants to be a part of, but if you are a person in their 20s or 30s who has lost a parent, sibling, or partner, sometimes it's good to be with people who get it. Co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago, Base Chicago, and JCFS Chicago, this group meets monthly to share memories of our loved ones and discuss our experiences of grief in a supportive space. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Leah Shefsky.

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Ready Set Grow

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 6 more dates

  • 9:15-10:30am
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Join us for our 2 - to 3 - year-old play group, designed to develop communication, language, and social skills. Waiting, turn-taking, following directions, and transitions are incorporated into preschool activities, like circle time, art, and pretend play. Our Speech-Language Pathologist will incorporate monthly themes to enhance vocabulary development, knowledge of early basic concepts, and pre-literacy skills.

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Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group (6-8 years old)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:30pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group provides opportunities for alternative avenues of self-expression and social connection. There will be a group experience with emphasis on developing skills for emotional regulation, communication, and deepening social relationships. Girls are encouraged to use art, drama, and play to express themselves and connect with one another in a small group.

Read More
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Preschool Socialization Group (3-5 years old)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • 4:15-5:45pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Preschool Socialization Group offers children additional support in their social interactions with peers. Through small and large group play activities, children will learn to identify their feelings in social situations and understand the consequences of their behavior. Sessions run weekly on Thursdays at 4:15pm, from July 10 - September 18 at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center, 6639 N. Kedzie Ave in Chicago.

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Fall Citizenship Class - Palatine Library

Prepare for your citizenship test in small, online group classes. Content includes speaking, reading and writing English, along with U.S. history and civics. Virtual programs presented in partnership with Palatine Library District. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES (VIA ZOOM)

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Upcoming Sibshops

  • Sunday, August 17, 2025 + 5 more dates

  • All Sibshops are on Sundays from 1pm to 3:30pm at our Northbrook location, 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200.
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with a variety of special needs a place to meet other siblings in a relaxed, supportive, and recreational setting. They discuss their common joys and concerns, learn to handle sibling-specific “sticky situations” and have fun! For kids ages 6-12 years old.

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Ready Set Grow

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 + 6 more dates

  • 9:15-10:30am
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Join us for our 2 - to 3 - year-old play group, designed to develop communication, language, and social skills. Waiting, turn-taking, following directions, and transitions are incorporated into preschool activities, like circle time, art, and pretend play. Our Speech-Language Pathologist will incorporate monthly themes to enhance vocabulary development, knowledge of early basic concepts, and pre-literacy skills.

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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This grief support group is designed for individuals aged 60 and younger who have lost a spouse or partner within the past two years. Offering a compassionate space for healing and connection, the group will meet in person for six Monday evening sessions. September 8, September 15, September 29, October 20, October 27 and November 3. Contact Leah Shefsky to register. Registration is required. Register today

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