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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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Grieving the Loss of a Pet

  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024

  • 7-8:30pm

Please join us for an evening of support for those mourning a beloved pet (recently, in the past, or anticipating a loss). Grieving the Loss of a Pet offers the space to reflect on the deep bond with our pets, navigate the unique grief of their loss and find healing, including that rooted in Jewish teachings. Register today. Contact Aliza Becker for more information.  

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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

  • Thursday, September 18, 2025 + 7 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 September 18, October 6, November 12,  at 2pm. Morning sessions are available September 9, October 28 and December 8 at 11am with additional sessions on November 20 and December 18 at 10am.

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Ready Set Grow

  • Thursday, September 18, 2025 + 2 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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Sibshops

Upcoming Sibshops

  • Sunday, September 21, 2025 + 4 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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