Join us for this incredible ladies’ night out as we prepare for the holiday of Chanukah!

Create a beautiful and unique granite menorah to elevate your family’s menorah lighting.

Sip on amazing Chanukah-themed martinis, such as the “Chcocolate Gelt” or the “Holy Temple”.

Savor an amazing array of delicious, filled Sufganiyot- Chanukah donuts.

Learn about the unique connection women have to both the story and traditions of Chanukah

Bring your friends for a great time and an unforgettable evening.

Cost is $25.

Location (in Glencoe) is being confirmed and will be updated as soon as it is confirmed.

Get ready for Chanukah at the Glencoe Public Library!

Join Chabad of Glencoe for a pre-Chanukah event featuring a heartwarming storytime and a hands-on craft activity where kids can create their very own huggable dreidel to take home.

Perfect for all ages, this is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends!

Welcome the Sukkot holiday with delicious sushi, good spirits, and great friends!

Wednesday, October 16th

6:15pm - Candle lighting & Evening service

6:30pm - Sushi and Scotch in the Sukkah

Join us for this short and inspiring Shofar and Tashlich Service, right here in Glencoe!

Followed by a children’s activity.

Rosh Hashanah goodies will be distributed to all!

RSVP recommended.

(This is not in place of Rosh Hashana Prayer services.)

Curious about the deeper meaning behind the High Holidays? Ever wondered why we blow the shofar, dip apples in honey, or spend hours in shul? And most importantly, how does any of this connect to your life today in 2024?

Join us for two engaging, 45-minute sessions on the Wednesdays leading up to Rosh Hashanah: September 18th and 25th, from 7:30 to 8:15 PM.

Location: 976 Oak Drive, Glencoe.
Light refreshments will be provided.

Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom by clicking here!

Get ready for the High Holidays with a laid-back evening of good vibes, good food, and great company! This meetup is all about connecting with other guys from the community in a relaxed setting. Whether you're here to share some thoughts, enjoy a few laughs, or just chill with a drink in hand, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. No pressure, just good conversation and a chance to reflect on the year ahead.

Come hang out, recharge, and get into the holiday spirit together!

We're taking your baking skills to the next level with some fun challah baking!

Mix the ingredients and shape your very own challahs to take home and bake!

• Make your own challah from scratch.

• Participate in a sweet pre-Rosh Hashanah activity.

• All ages welcome - children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

• $12 per person. Co-sponsor $180 (includes entry for 4). Sponsor $360 (includes entry for 6)

• The program will be held in the backyard of 976 Oak dr. In case of inclement weather, it will be held indoors.

  
  

Curious about the deeper meaning behind the High Holidays? Ever wondered why we blow the shofar, dip apples in honey, or spend hours in shul? And most importantly, how does any of this connect to your life today in 2024?

Join us for two engaging, 45-minute sessions on the Wednesdays leading up to Rosh Hashanah: September 18th and 25th, from 7:30 to 8:15 PM.

Location: 976 Oak Drive, Glencoe.
Light refreshments will be provided.

Can't make it in person? Join us on Zoom by clicking here!

Give your child the JUDA experience! 

What is JUDA?  We are an innovative, Jewish, educational after-school program.  We believe that children learn best through interactive experiences and hands-on discoveries.

 Children at JUDA are encouraged to ask questions and be active participants in their Jewish journey. Explore the Hebrew Language, Holidays, History, Culture, and Community with good friends and teachers who are dedicated to bringing life into learning using our signature hands-on approach. 

MORE INFO:

Ages: 4-7

Dates and times: 

Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm.

Session 1: Sep. 4, Sep. 11, Sep. 18, Sep. 25, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18

Session 2: Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar. 19, Apr. 2, Apr. 23, Apr. 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28

Location: 
Takiff Center

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Fee: $599 for both sessions ($579 early bird special). See registration for pricing on individual sessions. Sibling discount available! Tuition can be paid annually or monthly. 

No child will be turned away due to lack of funds, contact us for scholarship information.

1. When does JUDA take place?

Monday/Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 pm

2. What age is JUDA for?

Ages 4-7. Children are divided into small groups based on age for some of the activities. 

3. Where does JUDA take place?

JUDA takes place at the Takiff Center

4. What kind of activities will my child engage in at JUDA?

JUDA provides a unique way to explore Judaism through multiple forms of art. Activities include painting, cooking and baking, acting, singing, and nature exploration. Additionally, children will have several opportunities throughout the year to prepare packages and cards for the needy. 

5. What topics of Judaism will my child explore at JUDA?

Your child will learn the Hebrew alphabet (if they already mastered that they will be able to progress in their Hebrew reading). In addition, each week will cover a different area of Judaism including Shabbat, Israel, Prayer, and Tzedakah. 

6. Is JUDA a Hebrew school?

JUDA is an after-school Jewish exploration program. Although it does provide children with a wide range of Jewish knowledge and experience, since it comes after a day of school, there is a strong focus on the creative arts.

7. My child already attends Hebrew school. Will they gain anything from JUDA?

Absolutely. JUDA provides immersive and creative Jewish experiences that work beautifully hand-in-hand with a Hebrew school curriculum. If your child is learning Hebrew reading at Hebrew school, we will help reinforce their reading in tandem with their Hebrew school.

8. Who will be directing JUDA?

Mrs. Deena Wolberg will be spearheading JUDA, with additional staff to help facilitate the programming. She can be reached via phone at (773) 571-3126 or via email at deena@glencoechabad.com.

9. How much does JUDA cost?

JUDA costs $599 for the full 30-week school year. There is a sibling discount available. When you refer another child you will receive a 10% discount. No child will be turned away due to a lack of funds. Please contact us for scholarship opportunities. 

10. My child usually gets hungry during that time-frame. Is there snack?

Yes, we serve healthy snacks and water halfway through the class.

10. I love the sound of this, how do I sign up?

Jewishglencoe.com/juda for the registration form.

Join us on the holiday of Shavuot (June 11-13) as we celebrate the giving of the Torah!

• Hear the 10 commandments

• Enjoy a dairy buffet & ice cream bar

• Interactive children’s program & storytime

• Outdoors (weather permitting)

• (Yizkor service at 4:45pm)

It is on Shavuot that the entire Jewish nation stood at Mount Sinai and received the 10 commandments from G-d.

Each year on this day, we relive this experience by reading the section from the Torah describing the event.

Join us as we read the 10 commandments followed by a delicious dairy buffet and ice-cream party!

PAINT. SIP. RELAX.

Thursday, June 6th | 7:30PM

A relaxing evening of art and friendship. Create your own beautiful Shavuot-themed canvas guided by professional Israeli artist Rinat Melton while enjoying delicious Kosher Wine and cheesecake.

Address upon reservation.

Couvert: $25

RSVP below.

OUR PERSONAL STORIES
FROM THE AIR & GROUND

Join us for an extraordinary evening with Major R and Captain T, two remarkable Israeli soldiers who embody courage, commitment, and unwavering dedication to their country and community.

Gain firsthand insight into their courage, resilience, and the realities of life in combat zones. Prepare to be inspired and moved by their stories of sacrifice, camaraderie, and unwavering dedication to their country!

Together, T and R are on a mission to enlighten and inspire by sharing their profound experiences and insights through a series of lectures across the United States.

Their presentations are enriched with immersive footage, including videos from T's Go-Pro, capturing hundreds of rescue missions, and R's cockpit cameras, offering a firsthand view of his aerial endeavors.

Major R: R embodies courage and commitment. A fighter pilot of remarkable skill, R completed 85 missions upon his return to Israel in October, showcasing his bravery and expertise.

R, currently a student at Northwestern Kellogg, chose to balance his academic pursuits with his military obligations.

Along with being a devoted husband and father to a one-year-old baby girl, he manages an intensive academic workload alongside the demands of military service.

Captain T: A leader both in the field and in academia, T made the critical decision to interrupt his studies at Northwestern Kellogg to serve his country.

As a commander in the elite search and rescue unit 669, T played a crucial role in the "Iron Swords" operation and participated in the operation to bring back hostages from capture.

Lag Baomer is the holiday of Jewish unity!

Get together with the community for some great kosher BBQ, sports, crafts and so much more!

There is something for everyone!

*Please bring a picnic blanket or beach chairs

Where? Lakefront Park, Glencoe

When? Sunday, March 26th, 4:00pm

Who? All are welcome! RSVP below

Chabad of Glencoe invites you to 

“A Gang Member’s Journey from Prison to Judaism”

A community Shabbat dinner with Dr. Yehudah Pryce, DSW, MSW

Friday, April 5th 

6:00pm- Candlelight and Kabbalat Shabbat service

6:30pm- Shabbat dinner and Lecture

$36 couvert | $54 couple | $180 co-sponsor (includes 2 seats) 

Address upon registration. RSVP below.

Dr. Yehudah Pryce, DSW, MSW was a full participant in street warfare with rival gang members. Arrested as a teenager, Dr. Pryce served 16 years in prison, and eventually found his way to Judaism. Since his release in October of 2018, Yehudah completed his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and obtained his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Social Work.

He now works as a clinical social worker for a collaborative court program for young adults in Orange County and as the senior director of mental health and well-being programs for a national non-profit organization. Additionally, Yehudah provides psychotherapy to individuals inside prison. He speaks at synogogues across the country about his journey from juvenile delinquency to Judaism; as well as the power of teshuvah and community, standing up against antisemitism, and the importance of the unbroken chain of indigenous Jewish tradition as it pertains to Jewish identity and Israel. Yehudah resides in Irvine, CA with his wife and four children. 

Dr. Yehudah Price will also be speaking at Chabad’s Kiddush Lunch at 12:00pm on April 6th (services will be held at 10:00am). 

Purim in Israel! (In Glencoe…)

Join us for a grand Israeli-style Purim celebration in the heart of Glencoe!

At the celebration you will enjoy:

• Camel Rides

• A delicious Pita Bar lunch

• Hamantaschen

• Israeli-style shuk marketplace

• Write a note and take a picture at the kotel

• Fresh Jaffa juice press

• Megillah Reading (12:00pm)

• Costume Contest

• For the entire family!

Open to the public. RSVP required. $15 Per person.

A Purim Celebration you don’t want to miss!

Are you between the ages of 8 and 12 and like to cook? If so, this club is for you!

Kids in the Kitchen will transform your cooking interest into new skills. We’ll have fun making an array of kosher foods and learn about some great Jewish themes along the way!  

Give your child the joy of Kosher cooking in this 2-part series. 

Kids in the Kosher Kitchen is a unique culinary experience with a Jewish twist that offers cooking classes to children. This special program combines creativity, discovery, and education.

Sign up today! Sunday, January 28th from 3:30-4:30 pm.

RSVP for the location (in Glencoe).

• Learn the art of resin and create a beautiful masterpiece

• Sip delicious rose’ and enjoy a variety of salads and soup

• Discuss the beauty of Shabbat candles and their significance throughout our history.

Sunday, December 10th, 4:00 pm - Writers Theatre.

Followed by the Grand Menorah Lighting at 4:45pm on the corner of Vernon Ave. and Tudor Court.

Join us this year for a:

• Hand-on olive press workshop - for all ages!

• A Giant Menorah lighting

• Sufganiot (Chanukah donuts) and hot latkes

• Free Chanukah giveaways

• Songs and prayers for Israel

• Chanukah crafts and games

• Chocolate gelt

• Live Music

• So much more!

All in the heart of Glencoe, free of charge and open to all!

An event you don’t want to miss.

Simply fill out the form below and join the fun!

About the workshop: using fresh olives, your children will help to squeeze, distill and spin in a centrifuge. Once the pure olive oil is extracted, children will fashion wicks out of cotton wool and the Chanukah menorah will be lit traditionally.

Are you between the ages of 8 and 12 and like to cook? If so, this club is for you!

Kids in the Kitchen will transform your cooking interest into new skills. We’ll have fun making an array of kosher foods and learn about some great Jewish themes along the way!  

Give your child the joy of Kosher cooking in this 2-part series. 

Kids in the Kosher Kitchen is a unique culinary experience with a Jewish twist that offers cooking classes to children. This special program combines creativity, discovery and education.

Sign up for week 2! Sunday, November 19th - Matzah ball soup.

RSVP for the location (in Glencoe).

Join together with local women to support one another in these trying times while adding light to a child's life.  

Thursday, November 16th, at 7:00pm, RSVP for location.

• Stuff plush Torahs and write cards to send to children in Israel who have been personally affected by terror. These Torahs and cards will accompany Chanukah gifts that will be purchased in Israel (opportunity to donate below).

• Participate in a discussion on empowering ourselves as Jewish women during difficult circumstances. 

• Enjoy pre-Chanukah cocktails and refreshments including sufganiyot- the traditional Chanukah jelly-filled donut. 

• Invite your friends! This event is free of charge, though donations are appreciated to help with purchasing the gifts and supplies.

Questions? Reach out to deena@glencoechabad.com

Sukkah World

The holiday of Sukkot is coming up, which means it’s time for more hands-on fun and Jewish learning at Chabad of Glencoe!

On Friday, October 6th we’ll be hosting a “Sukkah World” program for your child/ren to enjoy. The kids will be the architects for this special model town made completely of mini Sukkahs.

The program will begin with a pizza lunch, followed by learning about sukkah building and design. They will then use their knowledge to construct their own mini-sukkahs.

We’re also going to play the “Four Kinds Activity Challenge” where kids will complete challenges to decode a special message, and create a mega Lulav and Etrog set!

To top it off, the kids will get to decorate a “Unity Cake” celebrating the beauty of Jewish unity.

Join us in celebrating Sukkot with joyful Jewish experiences and memories to last a lifetime.

Ages 6-11.

$15 per child.

RSVP required.

updated time!

Welcome the Sukkot holiday with delicious sushi, good spirits, and great friends!

Friday, September 29th

6:00pm - Candle lighting & Evening service

6:30pm - Sushi and Scotch in the Sukkah

AN EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

You don’t want to miss out!

Join us for this short and inspiring Shofar and Tashlich Service, right here in Glencoe!

Followed by a children’s activity.

Individually packaged Rosh Hashanah goody bags will be distributed to all!

RSVP required.

(This is not in place of Rosh Hashana Prayer services.)