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Journey To Build A Family

  • Monday, December 16, 2024

  • 7-8pm

This is a virtual, monthly drop-in space for those in our community who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and other challenges in building a family. If you are interested in participating or learning more, contact Andrea Jacobs, AndreaJacobs@JCFS.org

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Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This virtual drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Leah Shefsky, LCSW. 

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In-Person Grief Support Group

  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  • 7-8:30pm
  • Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60613 View Map

This grief support group is for adults who have experienced the death of a loved-one within the past two years and offers a supportive space to share, heal, and connect with others who understand. The group will meet on Thursdays, in person at Anshe Emet for six weeks starting December 9, from 7-8:30pm. Registration required and space is limited. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.

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Expand Your Reach Through Networking

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026 + 5 more dates

  • 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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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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Maximizing Special Education and Transition Services for Students with Disabilities aged 14-22

  • Wednesday, November 20, 2024

  • 2-3pm

This presentation will provide an overview of the special education transition process, including what evaluations are needed, how transition planning expands the normal considerations for IEPs and services, and possible transition services that may be available. Register for this event today!

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