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Hand in Hand: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

  • Monday, December 14, 2026 + 5 more dates

  • 7:00 - 8:30pm
  • JCFS Siegle Building 5140 Golf Rd Skokie, IL 60077 View Map

This grief support group is for adults age 60 and younger who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the past two years.The group offers a compassionate and supportive space to share, heal, and connect with others navigating the loss of a partner. We will meet in person for six Monday evening sessions on October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, November 30, and December 14.This group is generously supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss.

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Journey to Build a Family

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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Boys Group (Ages 6-8)

  • Monday, September 27, 2027 + 51 more dates

  • 4:30pm - 6:00pm CT
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Boys Group creates a space for boys to engage socially through play and structured activities that support communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation. Through individual and joint activities such as story-telling, building, and physical play, boys develop their capacity to interact effectively in their daily lives.  This group meets on Mondays at 4:30pm.

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Expand Your Reach Through Networking

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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In-Person Grief Support Group

  • Tuesday, December 22, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • 11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Chicago Sinai Congregation 15 W Delaware Pl Chicago, IL 60610 View Map

This grief support group is for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group offers a supportive space to share, heal, and connect with others who understand the experience of loss.The group will be co-facilitated by Leah Shefsky and Rabbi Rebecca Benoff of Chicago Sinai Congregation. We will meet in person at Chicago Sinai, for six sessions beginning October 27, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Handbills: How to Market Yourself to More Connections

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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Winning the Interview

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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20s & 30s Grief Support Group

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026 + 3 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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Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group (Ages 6-8)

  • Thursday, September 30, 2027 + 51 more dates

  • 4:30 pm - 6:00pm CT
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Girls Expressive Arts Therapy Group provides opportunities for alternative avenues of self-expression and social connection. Girls use art, drama, and play to express themselves and connect with one another while developing skills for emotional regulation, communication, and deepening social relationships.  This group meets on Thursdays at 4:30pm.

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Preschool Socialization Group (Ages 3-5)

  • Thursday, September 30, 2027 + 51 more dates

  • 4:15pm - 5:45pm CT
  • Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

Preschool Socialization Group offers children additional support in their social interactions with peers. Through small and large group play activities, children learn to identify their feelings in social situations and understand the consequences of their behavior.  This group meets on Thursdays at 4:15pm.

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