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• Silk in the Sukkah

  2026-09-30 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Temple Jeremiah, 937 North Happ Road, Sukkah, weather permitting, Northfield, IL 60093

  Led by Lianna Mendelson

  Adults

  Learn how to silk paint during Sukkot! This process-based art form turns out beautiful every time. Weather permitting, we will meet outside in the sukkah at Temple Jeremiah. Each participant will get…

• Dor L’Dor: Stories Through the Lens

  2026-10-25 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Home of Alan Teller & Jerri Zbiral, 806 Monroe Street, Evanston, IL 60202

  Led by Alan Teller, Sam Zakarin

  Teens, Adults

  Jewish tradition teaches us the power of l’dor vador—passing stories, wisdom, and memories from generation to generation. In this photography workshop led by Alan Teller and teen artist Sam Zakarin, p…

• Nisim B’chol Yom: Capturing Daily Miracles

  2026-11-01 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Our Home, 1410 Sheridan Road, 5b, Wilmette, Il 60091

  Led by Dick and Emily Axelrod

  Teens, Adults

  Jewish tradition teaches us to notice the miracles that surround us each day—often hidden in plain sight. In this photography workshop, participants will explore how to capture moments of beauty, sur…

• A Night of Poetry

  2026-11-02 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Booked, 506 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois 60202

  Led by Dina Elenbogen, Pamela Wax

  Adults

  Poets Dina Elenbogen and Pamela Wax will read from their most recent poetry collections as well as new work! Their reading will be followed by a Q&A about their work and poetry in general. There will…

• In partnership with Sing Unto God 2026 Teen Songleader Fellowship

  2026-11-06 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Evanston

  Led by Natalie Young

  All Ages

  The Sing Unto God Jewish Teen Songleader Fellowships help emerging Jewish teen songleaders build the skills, confidence, repertoire, and leadership experience to lead music in synagogues, camps, relig…

• Illuminate the Light: Recycled Chanukkiyot Workshop

  2026-11-08 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Art Makers Outpost, 609 South Boulevard, Evanston, IL 60202

  Led by Valerie Kahan

  Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

  Chanukah invites us to bring light into darkness—both in the world around us and within ourselves. In this hands-on workshop, participants of all ages will design and create their own unique chanukki…

• JRC ArtsFest

  2026-11-08 | Time TBA | JRC

  Led by Howard Friedland

  All Ages

  On November 8th, JRC becomes the canvas for a weekend of artistry, connection, performance, storytelling, and shared experience. ArtsFest 2026 is an invitation to explore, participate, create, gather,…

• Havdalah Concert in Celebration of Rabbi Brian Immerman's Installation with Rabbi Joe Black and Friends

  2026-11-14 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Beth Emet Sanctuary, Evanston

  Led by Rabbi Joe Black

  Teens, Adults

  Join us for a joyous concert in celebration of the installation of Beth Emet's new Sr. Rabbi Brian Immerman. Rabbi Black will perform his original music along with several other local Chicago Musicia…

• Eat, Pray, Paint: Finding Your Creative Expression

  2026-11-22 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3014 W. Hollywood Ave., Chicago, IL 60659

  Led by Robin Langer

  Adults

  We will start with a short meditation and prayer to clear out any expectations and to allow our higher power to guide us. Participants will draw using charcoal, an eraser and possibly pastel. They…

• Am Shalom Makers: Evil Eye Texture Art

  2026-12-02 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022

  Led by Am Shalom

  Adults

  We’re excited to welcome back artist Kim Bloomberg to lead us in a texture art workshop! No artistic experience necessary, all supplies included.

• 🍩 Frying Up the Light: Chanukah Kitchen Workshop

  2026-12-06 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster , Kitchen, Evanston, IL

  Led by Julie Ratowitz

  All Ages

  Chanukah reminds us of the miracle of oil—how a small amount of light can grow and endure. Across Jewish communities, that miracle is celebrated through foods fried in oil, each with its own story and…

• KOL ZIMRAH Community Choir Chanukah Concert

  2026-12-06 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware St., Sanctuary, Chicago, ILLINOIS 60611

  Led by Cantor Rosalie Will, Kol Zimrah

  All Ages

  Kol Zimrah Community Choir will host their fall concert on Sunday afternoon December 6th, as we light the 3rd candle, in celebration of Chanukah. They will joined by Cantor Rosalie Will and the singer…

• Exploring our Jewish Hearts and Souls Through Poetry: A Generative Workshop

  2026-12-13 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Beth Emet, Evanston

  Led by Dina Elenbogen

  Adults

  Exploring our Jewish Hearts and Souls Through Poetry: a Generative Workshop Jewish tradition is rich with poetry----from the psalms to modern voices that give language to joy, longing, gratitude, hop…

• Hidden & Revealed: Purim Mask-Making Workshop (Part 1 of 2)

  2027-02-02 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | BJBE, 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015

  Led by Natalie Young

  Adults

  Connect • Create • Collaborate Purim invites us to play at the edge of what is seen and unseen—where identity is both hidden and revealed. In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and cre…

• Mayta Cohen and Berkalit Shabbat

  2027-02-05 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware St., Sanctuary, Chicago, ILLINOIS 60611

  Led by Cantor Rosalie Will, Mayta Cohen and Berkalit

  Kids, Teens, All Ages

  Join us for a joyful family friendly Shabbat service, with the nationally acclaimed Jewish acapella group from Berklee School of Music, Berkalit - led by the amazing Jewish singer/songwriter/arranger/…

• Shaping Sacred Space: Create Your Own M’zuzah

  2027-02-21 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Out Of The Fire Clay Studio, 1400 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202

  Led by Stephanie Samuels

  Adults

  Participants will learn basic clay techniques and design elements while reflecting on what it means to create a Jewish home filled with intention, memory, and blessing. Each piece will be a unique exp…

• Behind the Mask: Designing the Story of Purim- Decor

  2027-03-07 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Art Makers Outpost, 609 South Boulevard, Evanston, IL 60202

  Led by Valerie Kahan

  Teens

  The story of Purim comes alive through imagination—not only in costumes and masks, but in the vibrant world we create around the characters. In this hands-on workshop, participants will work together…

• Hidden & Revealed: Purim Mask-Making Workshop (Part 2)

  2027-03-09 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Location TBA

  Led by Natalie Young

  Adults

  Connect • Create • Collaborate Purim invites us to play at the edge of what is seen and unseen—where identity is both hidden and revealed. In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and cre…

• Shaken & Stirred: A Purim Mixology Experience

  2027-03-21 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Location TBA

  Led by Andy Montgomery

  Adults

  Purim is a holiday of joy, celebration, and turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. From feasting and merriment to the playful spirit of ad d'lo yada, Purim reminds us to raise a glass in g…

• Sweet and Savory Hamantaschen

  2027-03-21 | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster, Kitchen, Evanston, IL 60202

  Led by Stephanie Samuels

  All Ages

  Join in on the Purim tradition of making Hamantaschen treats in this hands on workshop. We’ll discuss the classic fillings we grew up with, and then take the hamantaschen "out of the box", exploring…

• A Taste of Freedom: Passover across the Diaspora

  2027-04-18 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Beth Emet, 1224 Dempster St, Kitchen, Evanston, IL 60202

  Led by Julie Ratowitz

  Adults

  Journey through the flavors of Passover as experienced across Jewish communities around the world. From North Africa to Eastern Europe to the Middle East, food tells the story of resilience, migration…