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Holiday & Seasonal Social Events

pre passover partyPassover Programming

Get your chametz fix quick with FREE pizza, pasta, beer, and wine at Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook.

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campfireSummer Programming

Gather around the campfire for s’mores, drinks, dinner and good vibes. Grab your friends, meet new ones and enjoy the beautiful summer nights.

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8 nights of hanukkahHanukkah Programming

Latkes, Libations and Lo-Mein: what a better way to celebrate the Festival of Lights!

Information on Hanukkah 2023 coming soon!

girls with masksPurim Programming

Grab your groggers and get ready to celebrate with the J!

Information on Purim 2024 coming soon!

Movies, Music & More

jcc chicago jewish film festivalJCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival

Screen films of all genres, for all generations. The films honor Jewish filmmakers, writers and actors—and those committed to repairing the world through brave, artistic expression.

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violins of hopeViolins of Hope Chicago

Experience a collection of 70 string instruments, played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust, that have been painstakingly restored and are now coming to Chicagoland and surrounding areas across Illinois from April through September 2023 for community-wide events.

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Get Active

basketballHit The Court!

Join a game of adults-only pickup basketball every Tuesday night at Florence G. Heller JCC in Lakeview. After the game, grab drinks at a local bar (the first drink is on the J!)

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pickleballLearn To Play Pickleball

Learn the game or continue to grow your skillset in our introductory and intermediate courses at Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook.

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fitnessFitness Memberships

Kick start your fitness journey at our clubs in Northbrook or West Rogers Park. Memberships include group-exercise classes, open pool and gymnasium with pickleball courts, locker rooms and more! Personal and family memberships available.

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Parents Corner

jnew parents groupJNew Parents

We get it… life with a newborn is a big change, whether it’s your first baby or not. Our in-person or virtual professionally facilitated parenting groups for new moms, new dads, and parents new to two or more kids are here to help. Enjoy a supportive environment of weekly discussions that include child development, relationships, work-life balance and more.

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familiesFamily Programming

Looking for some family fun? Celebrate Jewish holidays, learn and play with your family, and connect with our J community.

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