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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

  • Thursday, December 10, 2026 + 5 more dates

  • 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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Social Superheroes

  • Tuesday, July 28, 2026 + 2 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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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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Government Benefits Overview

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  • 6-7pm

Please join Founder and President of Oak Wealth Advisors, Mike Walther, for an overview of Government Benefits(Ex: Medicaid, SSI, SNAP). Who is eligible for benefits? How do you access them?

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20s & 30s Grief Support Group

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026 + 5 more dates

  • 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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Support Group For Difficult Times

  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025

  • 12-1pm

A virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish Community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group meets on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, LCSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and to obtain the Zoom link.

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Sibshops

Upcoming Sibshops

  • Sunday, December 13, 2026 + 5 more dates

  • All Sibshops are on Sundays from 1:00pm 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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