You're Not Alone: Men Navigating Divorce

This 90-minute virtual program is a supportive space for men to discuss topics related to divorce and build connections with other men who are navigating any stage of this process.



For more information, please contact Daniel Bahner at 847.745.5436.

An Evening with Jason B. Rosenthal: Love, Loss and the Conversations That Matter

Join us for a powerful evening as Jason B. Rosenthal—author, speaker, advocate, lawyer, and clinician—opens his heart and shares the profound story of love, loss, and resilience. When his late wife, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, wrote the viral New York Times essay “You May Want to Marry My Husband," the world was moved by her words. Jason was forever changed.

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In conversation with Ann Luban, Senior Director of Jewish Community Services at JCFS Chicago, Jason will take us beyond the headlines to reflect on what it means to rebuild a life after unimaginable loss. With candor, compassion, and hope, he’ll share both his deeply personal journey and the wisdom gained from his dual careers in law and mental health—helping others navigate grief, resilience, and the complexities of the human experience, while offering the important reminder to have the meaningful conversations that matter most—while we still can.

The program will be followed by a dessert reception.

Kosher dietary laws observed.

For more information, email Leah Shefsky or call 847.745.5404.

The program is generously sponsored by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss.

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation & Training

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Specialized Therapeutic Groups for Children and Families

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Through a Jewish Lens: Hope and Healing for Suicide Loss Survivors

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day program for Jewish suicide loss survivors, family and friends to find connection, understanding and hope through shared experience.

This online event is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Co-sponsored by JCFS Chicago, No Shame on U, and Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains.

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For more information, contact Aliza Becker.

Serving Up Job Skills

Some Knapp School & Yeshiva students are getting a taste of working in the food service industry—right at their school. The school lunch cart operates twice a week, and six to eight students regularly help with everything from taking orders and shopping for ingredients, to cooking and delivering the food.

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From Clinic to Community

Clinicians at Integrated Pediatric Therapies (IPT) often work with those they support in public or everyday settings to help them apply the skills they learn in the clinic to real-world environments. This process is called generalization.  

“For some kids, generalizing from the clinic is harder than for other kids,” said IPT Director Jennie Marble. “We try to work on that in a lot of different ways, and we make it a priority to include parents or caregivers in the process.” 

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Move Toward Independence

For Mitch, a recent move from Lincolnwood to Skokie wasn’t just a change in address, it was a step toward greater independence, responsibility and connection. Moving out of his parents’ home marked a major milestone for Mitch, as he also became the 30th resident to join a JCFS-supported integrated community living home.

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