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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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7-8:30pm
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JCFS Siegle Building
5140 Golf Rd
Skokie, IL 60077 View Map
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 Tuesday evening sessions: March 17th, March 31st, April 7th, April 21st, May 5th, May 19th. This group is generously supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss.
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LinkedIn 101
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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morning and afternoon 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 workshop convenes in the afternoon on April 15 and June 25 at 2pm. Morning sessions are available May 26 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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Grieving a Loss to Suicide
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Tuesday, December 8, 2026
+ 4 more dates
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7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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Winning the Interview
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Tuesday, December 22, 2026
+ 5 more dates
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1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Time
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! Interview workshops convene July 30, August 27, September 30, October 29, November 19, and December 22 at 1:00pm. 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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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
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Thursday, December 10, 2026
+ 4 more dates
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1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Time
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 August 5, September 10, October 8, November 4, and December 10 at 1:00pm. 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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Expand Your Reach Through Networking
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Thursday, December 17, 2026
+ 5 more dates
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1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Time
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 workshop convenes July 21, August 20, September 24, October 20, November 17, and December 17 at 1:00pm. 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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Join us for BINGO!
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
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6:30-8pm
Join the Services for People with Disabilities team for an evening of community, connection, fun, and games as we BINGO the night away! We welcome adults 18+ with disabilities and not yet disabled to join in the fun. Light refreshments will be provided, and registration is required.
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Upcoming Sibshops
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Sunday, December 13, 2026
+ 5 more dates
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All Sibshops are on Sundays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm at our Northbrook location, 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200.
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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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Journey to Build a Family
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Monday, February 15, 2027
+ 7 more dates
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7:30pm - 8:30pm
Journey to Build a Family is a free monthly virtual drop-in for those navigating challenges in building or growing their families, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Email Andrea Jacobs for the Zoom link. More information can be found on the JCFS Family Support page.
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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
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Thursday, December 10, 2026
+ 4 more dates
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1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Time
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 August 5, September 10, October 8, November 4, and December 10 at 1:00pm. 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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Handbills & How to Market Yourself to More Connections
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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2-3:30pm
Handbills, sometimes referred to as "networking resumes", are a vital tool in networking for a new position! Handbills are an efficient and effective way to show who you are, what you do and how you add value to individuals, companies and organizations. Register today!
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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
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Thursday, December 10, 2026
+ 4 more dates
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1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Time
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 August 5, September 10, October 8, November 4, and December 10 at 1:00pm. 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
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Thursday, December 17, 2026
+ 5 more dates
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July 16 - 8:00pm
August 20 - 8:00pm
September 17 - 7:00pm
October 15 - 8:00pm
November 19 - 7:00pm
December 17 - 8:00pm
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, Silverstein 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.
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Through a Jewish Lens: Hope and Healing for Suicide Loss Survivors
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Sunday, November 23, 2025
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11am-1pm
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day program for Jewish suicide loss survivors, family and friends to find connection, understanding and hope through shared experience. This online event is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, No Shame on U, and Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Register today
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Winning the Interview
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Tuesday, December 22, 2026
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1:00pm - 2:30pm Central Time
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! Interview workshops convene July 30, August 27, September 30, October 29, November 19, and December 22 at 1:00pm. 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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Interview Tips and Tricks
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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3:30-4:30pm
This is a presentation that will focus on how to properly prepare for an interview and share practical tips and tricks that can help lead to a successful outcome. This includes guidance tailored for people with disabilities, such as how to discuss accommodations, highlight strengths and transferable skills, and address potential employer misconceptions.
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