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J-Life Chicago

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J-Life Chicago fosters community and connection through Jewish experiences, empowering individuals to grow spiritually and socially. They organize retreats and events to strengthen bonds among alumni and friends, promoting solidarity and shared values.
Past events
Past events
Sourdough Workshop & Mixer
Event
Sourdough Workshop & Mixer
Sep 15, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
J-Life Center
Sweat & Soul
Event
Sweat & Soul
Aug 23, 10:00 - 12:00 PM CDT
Location Upon RSVP
Summer in Tel Aviv
Event
Summer in Tel Aviv
Aug 20, 7:00 - 10:00 PM CDT
Location Upon RSVP
Sweat & Soul
Event
Sweat & Soul
Jul 12, 9:30 - 11:00 AM CDT
Location Upon RSVP
JLife-Sharsheret BBQ
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JLife-Sharsheret BBQ
Jun 18, 7:00 - 9:30 PM CDT
Old Town, Chicago, IL, USA
JLife Summer Kickoff
Event
JLife Summer Kickoff
May 31, 2:00 - 6:00 PM CDT
WE'RE BACK! JLife Annual Hotel Retreat
Event
WE'RE BACK! JLife Annual Hotel Retreat
Feb 20, 4:00 PM - Feb 22, 12:00 PM CST
1710 Orrington Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Pink Challah Bake 12.10.25
Event
Pink Challah Bake 12.10.25
Dec 10, 6:45 - 9:00 PM CST
323 W Evergreen Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
JLife Monthly Suburbs Series Event: 2 For 1 Night!
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JLife Monthly Suburbs Series Event: 2 For 1 Night!
Nov 13, 8:00 - 9:00 PM CST
405 Lake Cook Rd Suite 207, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA
JLife Monthly Suburb Series: Secrets of Rosh Hashana
Event
JLife Monthly Suburb Series: Secrets of Rosh Hashana
Sep 18, 8:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
405 Lake Cook Rd Suite 207, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA
JLife Monthly Suburbs Series: A High Holidays Prep Workshop
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JLife Monthly Suburbs Series: A High Holidays Prep Workshop
Aug 28, 8:00 - 9:30 PM CDT
405 Lake Cook Rd Suite 207, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA
Challah Bake
Event
Challah Bake
Jul 31, 7:00 - 9:30 PM CDT
JLife-Sharsheret Cookout
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JLife-Sharsheret Cookout
Jul 10, 7:30 - 9:30 PM CDT
Reconnect & Roll
Event
Reconnect & Roll
Jun 26, 8:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
Deerfield, IL 60015, USA
Event
2025 Shabbat Getaway
Mar 21, 6:00 PM - Mar 23, 11:00 AM CDT
FULL SEND Shabbat 2025
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FULL SEND Shabbat 2025
Mar 21, 5:30 PM - Mar 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Old Town, Chicago, IL, USA
Event
Pink Hamantasch Bake
Mar 6, 7:30 - 9:30 PM CST
CHANUKAH UNPLUGGED: A Night with Nissim Black
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CHANUKAH UNPLUGGED: A Night with Nissim Black
Dec 28, 8:00 PM - Dec 29, 12:00 AM CST
Old Town, Chicago, IL
A YJP PURIM PARTY (Zoo Themed!)
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A YJP PURIM PARTY (Zoo Themed!)
Mar 24, 1:00 - 6:00 PM CDT
3038 W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
JLife Hamentash Event with Mila Furman
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JLife Hamentash Event with Mila Furman
Mar 21, 7:30 - 9:30 PM CDT
Downtown Chicago
Shabbat of Unity for Israel 2024
Event
Shabbat of Unity for Israel 2024
Mar 8, 12:00 PM - Mar 10, 12:00 PM CDT
Northbrook, IL (Exact address provided to attendees)
Uniting for Israel: Rabbi Mordechai Becher Community Lectures
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Uniting for Israel: Rabbi Mordechai Becher Community Lectures
Mar 9, 9:00 PM - Mar 10, 12:00 PM CDT
Northbrook
Event
Tu B'shvat Fruit Carving Party!
Jan 18, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CST
Address will be sent upon registering
Event
Dreidel & Donuts Womens' Channukah Party🎉
Dec 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CST
Upon registering, address will be sent.
OLAMI Mentorship Winter Soiree
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OLAMI Mentorship Winter Soiree
Dec 6, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CST
6112 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA
Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Buffalo Grove)
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Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Buffalo Grove)
Sep 11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
The Bay Shul, 314 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL
Yosef Mendelevich: The Man Who Defeated the KGB (Old Town)
Event
Yosef Mendelevich: The Man Who Defeated the KGB (Old Town)
Sep 10, 8:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
1538 N North Park Avenue suite #102, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Northbrook)
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Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Northbrook)
Sep 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
Young Israel of Northbrook 3545 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
Event
Temperance Beer - Private Patio
Jun 21, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
2000 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Event
J-Life Grill Night
Jun 7, 7:00 - 10:00 PM CDT
1306 W Fletcher St #1e, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Sip & Paint
Event
Sip & Paint
Mar 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
1306 W Fletcher St #1e, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Israel Trip - FINAL Sushi Info Night
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Israel Trip - FINAL Sushi Info Night
Mar 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
Chicago, IL, USA (Exact location TBA)
Israel Trip - Sushi Info Night
Event
Israel Trip - Sushi Info Night
Mar 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CDT
225 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Purim Party
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Purim Party
Mar 7, 4:00 - 10:00 PM CST
3038 W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
Rock Climbing @ First Ascent
Event
Rock Climbing @ First Ascent
Mar 1, 7:00 - 9:00 PM CST
701 Rohlwing Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook
Event
J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook
Feb 24, 3:00 PM - Feb 26, 11:00 AM CST
2875 N Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook (FIXED!)
Event
J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook (FIXED!)
Feb 24, 3:00 AM - Feb 26, 11:00 AM CST
2875 N Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
Chanukkah @ Graystone Tavern
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Chanukkah @ Graystone Tavern
Dec 22, 7:00 - 8:30 PM CST
3441 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
2022 Summer BBQ & Lake Party
Event
2022 Summer BBQ & Lake Party
Aug 14, 12:00 - 4:00 PM CDT
Elliott Park - 1051 Lake Shore Blvd Evanston, IL
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Your gift sustains Jewish life, learning, and connection in Chicago. Together, we create warm spaces for classes, holiday celebrations, and meaningful community gatherings ✨.By giving today, you help individuals and families explore their heritage, deepen Jewish traditions, and find real community. Thank you for being part of the movement and for standing with J‑Life Chicago.
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