JCC Chicago creates experiences where discussion is entertaining, thought-provoking and, most importantly, a connection between friends old and new.
Looking for a warm and welcoming space to play your favorite games, such as Canasta or Mah-Jongg? JCC Chicago offers free game rooms at Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook. You bring the games, we provide a room, tables and chairs. Food available for purchase at Once Upon a Bagel’s Grab and Go, located in the lobby. Call or email Hillary for more info and to reserve your room.
Join Israeli Dance teachers Jim Rust and Harriette Leibovitz for a fun dance class. Exercise; expand your mind; make friends. Let yourself be teleported briefly to Israel. No partner or experience needed, just a willingness to have a great time!
Ballroom has again become one of the most popular forms of dance. While some people appreciate its nod to nostalgic times, many dance for other reasons: It’s a great way to stay in shape. It has been proven to promote to keep the mind active and healthy. Most importantly, knowing how to dance provides confidence and a source of social enjoyment on the dance floor.
This is a Lunch and Learn: Bring a bagged dairy or vegetarian lunch and join us for an informative hour once a month/Coffee and tea will be provided.
Join us every Wednesday for a few hours of mind, body & spirit enrichment. We will be hosting three, one-hour lectures/classes throughout the day, along with our fitness class offerings at the Marvin Lustbader Center. You choose how you want to spend your day at the J!
Lectures:
9:30-10:30am & 10:45-11:45am
Fitness Classes:
9:30-10:30am & 10:30-10:55am
Once Upon A Bagel “Grab ‘N Go” lunches will be available to purchase.
Community Wednesdays is on a drop-in basis and for Adults; no reservation needed.
For more information, email Hillary Wenk or call 224.406.9257
Shalom Over 50 is a Jewish club that meets weekly at Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields for lunch, Yiddish classes, speakers and fellowship. A full schedule of thought-provoking lectures, current events and performances ensures lively discussion and a great time. Lunch is provided each week, so bring your appetite!
The Club meets Tuesdays year-round, except on Jewish and National holidays.
For more information, email Ilene Uhlmann or call 224.406.9233
Join us on Thursdays at Temple Sholom in the city for a day devoted to learning. You’ll meet with other interested older adults from the JCC for two classes in the morning and one class in the afternoon. Learn more about history, current events, art history and literature. Bring your lunch for a relaxed break in between classes. Open University’s thematic lectures and discussions are engaging and thought-provoking.
Learning Hebrew is easy with the “J”. You’ll learn the everyday language spoken in Israel and its part in Israeli culture. Our Hebrew learning program enhances and accelerates learning through conversation-based techniques. Appropriate for all learners at all levels.
