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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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First Friends

Keshet’s First Friends is a welcoming, play-based program for families of infants with disabilities or complex medical needs. Connect with other parents, nurture your baby’s growth through play, and feel supported every step of the way. This event is a partnership between Keshet and JCFS Chicago. Register today

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Birth-12 Months Parent Class

  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026 + 1 more dates

  • 11:15am-12:15pm
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Join us for a warm, supportive parent class designed to nurture your baby’s early development – and your confidence as a caregiver. Co-led by a Virginia Frank Child Development Center early childhood Family Therapist and an Integrated Pediatric Therapies Speech-Language Pathologist, this gathering offers a unique blend of emotional, relational, and developmental guidance during your baby’s first year of life. Register today

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Sibshops

Upcoming Sibshops

  • Sunday, February 15, 2026 + 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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