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J-Life Chicago

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.

J-Life legendary annual hotel Shabbaton for the alumni of J-Life programs and their friends is BACK. Chic 4 star hotel in the heart of downtown Evanston. Incredible speakers lineup. Great entertainment. Opportunity to disconnect and reconnect. Please help the Organizers by RSVPing early and sharing w. your friends.&nbsp;

WE'RE BACK! JLife Annual Hotel Retreat

🎉 🎉🎉 Join us for a meaningful evening of braiding, connection, &amp; reflection at our Women&#39;s Challah bake 🎉🎉🎉 Wednesday, December 10 | 6:45 pm | JLife center Come ready to knead, laugh, &amp; uplift one another as we make challah, share inspiration, and add a little extra sweetness to our week. $10/personAll proceeds will be split between organizations-Hosted by JLife, in partnership with Sharsheret-

Pink Challah Bake 12.10.25

Two Thought-Provoking Speakers at L&rsquo;chaim Center Join us for dinner, great company, and two fascinating classes exploring real-life questions and current events &mdash; from <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">today&rsquo;s headlines to&nbsp;timeless truths. 🗞️ Reading Between the Lines &mdash; Max Stesel Unpack the deeper messages behind the news and headlines. Learn how to find clarity and relevance in the stories shaping today&rsquo;s world. ✨ What Is the Truth? &mdash; Rabbi Aviel ShorWhat does &ldquo;truth&rdquo; really mean, and why does it matter? Explore a fresh Jewish perspective on honesty, integrity, and living authentically in a world full of voices. &nbsp;Warm atmosphere | Dinner served | Meaningful ideas

JLife Monthly Suburbs Series Event: 2 For 1 Night!

✨ The Secret Symbolism of the Rosh Hashana Table Why do we dip apples in honey? Why are pomegranates on our holiday tables? And what&rsquo;s the deeper meaning behind the fish head? Every traditional food on Rosh Hashana carries a hidden prayer and message for the new year. Together we&rsquo;ll uncover how these foods are more than customs&mdash;they are blessings, values, and aspirations we want to bring into our lives and homes.Join us for an inspiring class that will help you elevate your Rosh Hashana table and give your family new ways to connect with the meaning behind each bite.

JLife Monthly Suburb Series: Secrets of Rosh Hashana

🎯 Mastering the Maze: Workshop for the High Holidays Navigating the High Holidays can feel like a spiritual maze - confusing, intense, and hard to know where to start. Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, insight, and practical tools to help you make the most of this season. Whether you&#39;re looking to deepen your prayers, reset your mindset, or just figure out what it&#39;s all about, this gathering is for you.

JLife Monthly Suburbs Series: A High Holidays Prep Workshop

🎉 🎉🎉Let&#39;s get baking! Fresh, home-made challah, anyone? Plus sushi n&#39; more! It&#39;s gonna be a party🎉🎉🎉

Challah Bake

JLife-Sharsheret Cookout

NEW DATE: THURSDAY NIGHT, JUNE 26TH ✨Join old friends and familiar faces for a night of reconnection and renewal!✨ We&rsquo;ll roll sushi with one of Chicago&#39;s&nbsp;best-regarded sushi chefs, swap stories, share laughs, and hear words of inspiration from the world-renowned motivational speaker, Eve Levy. Whether you came for one event or were all-in for years, this is your moment to come back, catch up, and remember what it felt like to be part of something bigger. Let&rsquo;s roll - together. 🍣

Reconnect & Roll

🌟 A Shabbat Getaway Like No Other! 🌟 Calling all cool Jewish young professionals—this is your chance to escape the daily grind and dive into an epic weekend with awesome Olami Experience / JLife Jews from across the country. ✨ What’s in Store?<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Exclusive Networking Opportunities in a Relaxed Setting <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">🌐 </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">TWO NIGHTS in Chic Hotel Accommodations with All the Perks 🏨</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Gourmet Shabbat Cuisine and Craft Cocktail Hour🍷</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Inspiring Guest Speakers on Personal Growth and Spirituality🎤</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Yoga, Wellness Workshops, and Mindfulness Sessions <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.25px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">🧘‍♀️ </li></ul> Whether you're here for the fun, the friends, or just the challah, this getaway is the place to be. Pack your weekend bag, leave your work emails behind, and get ready for a Shabbat that’s anything but ordinary. Let’s make it one for the books! 🕺💃 NOTE: All tickets receive the same room; the only difference is the timing of the purchase and the number of reservations. JLife reserves the right to deny entry to any individual without providing a reason. All reservations are subject to confirmation by JLife staff. By registering for this event, participants grant JLife permission to photograph and record them during the event. JLife may use these images and recordings for promotional and marketing purposes without requiring further consent.

2025 Shabbat Getaway

🔥 FULL SEND Shabbat – The Ultimate Shabbat Experience! 🔥 This isn’t your typical Shabbat—this is Full Send Shabbat. Get ready for gourmet eats, wine & cheese tastings, motivational speakers, and a social scene you don’t want to miss. Whether you're here for the vibes, the food, or the people, this Shabbat is all about going all in. <ul><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Full Send Shabbat gets started at 5pm Friday with a mixologist & mixer, catered dinner, great vibes - going till late Shabbat night! Red wine tasting throughout</li><li style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Saturday opens with mindfulness sessions,  then onto midday white wines & cheeses, and an exclusive sushi making session with a professional chef.</li></ul>Cap it off with inspiration from R' Benzion Twerski & Eve Levy, bringing ancient wisdom with a modern twist. 📅 Dates: March 21-22 📍 Location: Old Town No half-measures. No FOMO. Just Full Send. RSVP now! 🍷🔥 #FullSendShabbat

FULL SEND Shabbat 2025

Pink Hamantasch Bake

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING AFTER 3PM ON FRIDAY YOU WILL RECEIVE THE ADDRESS AFTER SHABBAT (APPROX 6PM SATURDAY NIGHT.) 🔥 Chanukah Unplugged: A Night with Nissim Black 🕎✨ Ready to light up Chanukah like never before? Join us for an epic night of music, energy, and celebration at the JLife & Project 613 Jewish Young Professionals Chanukah Concert, headlined by the one and only Nissim Black! This isn’t just a concert—it’s a vibe. Think soulful beats, uplifting energy, and a crowd of amazing young professionals all coming together to celebrate the Festival of Lights in style. Sample Nissim Black!Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnRqJ-SIowmwBnBVemb_zA" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAnRqJ-SIowmwBnBVemb_zA</a>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/04QgfIIHBRS0b6XiY3kYYy" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://open.spotify.com/artist/04QgfIIHBRS0b6XiY3kYYy</a> JLife reserves the right to limit participation to align with the event.

CHANUKAH UNPLUGGED: A Night with Nissim Black

A YJP PURIM PARTY (Zoo Themed!)

Join local women for an evening of hands-on fun, insight, and connection with private chef and women entrepreneur, Mila Furman.  Refreshments will be served.Location provided to registrants.

JLife Hamentash Event with Mila Furman

Rabbi Becher is a veteran of the IDF and has two sons currently serving in the army, one recently injured in the current Gazan War. Rabbi Becher has been a lightning rod of support for parents of active-duty soldiers. He is an international historian, speaker, and best-selling author.

Uniting for Israel: Rabbi Mordechai Becher Community Lectures

For the 9th year running, young Jews are clamoring for the packed weekend of community and inspiration. The added need for strength in the face of rising antisemitism and solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel makes this weekend critical for the Jewish YP community. With some of the most popular inspirational & motivational speakers in the world, stellar food and drinks, and over 100 young Jews, this remains a calendar highlight -- every year.__ NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE CONDITIONAL UPON ZOOM INTERVIEW. Thank you!

Shabbat of Unity for Israel 2024

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Tu B'shvat Fruit Carving Party!

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Dreidel & Donuts Womens' Channukah Party🎉

Celebrating the growing community of mentorship in Chicago with a night of connection and delicious fare.

OLAMI Mentorship Winter Soiree

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Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Buffalo Grove)

Yosef Mendelevich: The Man Who Defeated the KGB (Old Town)

Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Northbrook)

Meet YPs from the city and suburbs at this relaxed night at Temperance.

Temperance Beer - Private Patio

Meet other Chicagoland YPs at this chilled night of good food, good music, and good people.

J-Life Grill Night

Join young Jewish professionals for a relaxed night of guided painting and some drinks at a local Lakeview YP residence.

Sip & Paint

Join us for our 17th trip to Israel! Buses out of LA, SF, NY, and now - Chicago!

Israel Trip - FINAL Sushi Info Night

Join us for our 17th trip. Buses out of LA, SF, NY, and now - Chicago!

Israel Trip - Sushi Info Night

Purim Party

Rock Climbing @ First Ascent

The most engaged young professionals need an occasional Shabbat away from the action. That's why over one hundred Jewish YPs choose to attend the annual hotel Shabbaton in the beautiful Chicago suburbs to reconnect and recharge. Meet dozens of new people and motivational speakers from across America. Network. Connect. And relax.We're looking forward to seeing you there. Who is this for?Young Jewish men and women, ages 20 to 40, engaged with their Jewish identity. We provide a Shabbat-friendly atmosphere for Jews from all walks of life. (If you went to Jewish day schools and are fully observant, this probably isn't for you!) What will it provide?An opportunity to meet new young people from across Chicago and the country in a non-judgmental Jewish setting. Inspirational, informational, and educational entrepreneurs and educators will offer sessions throughout the weekend on work-life balance, inner fortitude, greater self-knowledge, and balancing relationships. What does my reservation include?Reservation includes two nights and three days (Friday, Feb 24th - Sunday, Feb 26th) in the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Northbrook. All meals, entertainment, and sessions are included.

J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook (FIXED!)

The most engaged young professionals need an occasional Shabbat away from the action. That's why over one hundred Jewish YPs choose to attend the annual hotel Shabbaton in the beautiful Chicago suburbs to reconnect and recharge. Meet dozens of new people and motivational speakers from across America. Network. Connect. And relax.We're looking forward to seeing you there. Who is this for?Young Jewish men and women, ages 20 to 40, engaged with their Jewish identity. We provide a Shabbat-friendly atmosphere for Jews from all walks of life. (If you went to Jewish day schools and are fully observant, this probably isn't for you!) What will it provide?An opportunity to meet new young people from across Chicago and the country in a non-judgmental Jewish setting. Inspirational, informational, and educational entrepreneurs and educators will offer sessions throughout the weekend on work-life balance, inner fortitude, greater self-knowledge, and balancing relationships. What does my reservation include?Reservation includes two nights and three days (Friday, Feb 24th - Sunday, Feb 26th) in the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Northbrook. All meals, entertainment, and sessions are included.

J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook

Join dozens of young professionals (20s and 30s) for one day of Graystone's Eight Crazy Nights.Tickets include 2 crafted drinks, food, games, prizes, candle-lighting, and tons of new people!21+ only.Ticket includes 2 crafted drinks, food, candle lighting, games, prizes, and lots of new people.Ticket includes 2 crafted drinks, food, candle lighting, games, prizes, and lots of new people.

Chanukkah @ Graystone Tavern

Meet new young Jews from across Chicagoland at this chilled BBQ off Lake Michigan! Tons of great food, volleyball, drinks, and vibes.

J-Life Chicago

J-Life Chicago

Past events

Past events

WE'RE BACK! JLife Annual Hotel Retreat

Pink Challah Bake 12.10.25

JLife Monthly Suburbs Series Event: 2 For 1 Night!

JLife Monthly Suburb Series: Secrets of Rosh Hashana

JLife Monthly Suburbs Series: A High Holidays Prep Workshop

Challah Bake

JLife-Sharsheret Cookout

Reconnect & Roll

2025 Shabbat Getaway

FULL SEND Shabbat 2025

Pink Hamantasch Bake

CHANUKAH UNPLUGGED: A Night with Nissim Black

A YJP PURIM PARTY (Zoo Themed!)

JLife Hamentash Event with Mila Furman

Uniting for Israel: Rabbi Mordechai Becher Community Lectures

Shabbat of Unity for Israel 2024

Tu B'shvat Fruit Carving Party!

Dreidel & Donuts Womens' Channukah Party🎉

OLAMI Mentorship Winter Soiree

Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Buffalo Grove)

Yosef Mendelevich: The Man Who Defeated the KGB (Old Town)

Yosef Mendelevich: Fight to Live as a Jew (Northbrook)

Temperance Beer - Private Patio

J-Life Grill Night

Sip & Paint

Israel Trip - FINAL Sushi Info Night

Israel Trip - Sushi Info Night

Purim Party

Rock Climbing @ First Ascent

J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook (FIXED!)

J-Life's 2023 Hotel Shabbaton at the Crowne Plaza - Northbrook

Chanukkah @ Graystone Tavern

2022 Summer BBQ & Lake Party

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