Shabbat Programs

Turn off your screens. Turn on Shabbat.

One of the most important rituals in Jewish life, Shabbat provides a weekly opportunity to reconnect with family, friends, and our Jewish values.

At the J, we offer a variety of Shabbat programming – ranging from traditional to modern – all built with connection and community at the center.

We hope you’ll find the time to share Shabbat with us.

Ultimate Afikomen Hunt

Saturday, March 17 | 3:30pm

Young families can together at the Florence G. Heller JCC in Lakeview or Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook for the ultimate Passover scavenger hunt. Registration required.

Lakeview Northbrook

Sense-ational Passover Celebration

Saturday, March 17 | 3:30pm

JCC Chicago’s 3rd Saturdays and Interfaith Family present Sense-ational Passover Celebration at Lake County JCC in Lake Zurich. Explore the Passover holiday through the 5 senses. Sensory stations, stories, music and so much more. Open to all. Registration required.

Lake Zurich

2nd Fridays

Who doesn’t love seconds and thirds of a good thing?

Join the JCC Community for a young family Shabbat on the following 2nd Friday nights monthly. We provide dinner and dessert along with songs, stories… and of course Shabbat Candle lighting and Challah!

At Bernard Weinger JCC: Open gym and open swim. Bring a bathing suit & towel.

Please Note: Price is per family. Please sign up only one adult to register the entire family.

Pre-registration is required by Wednesday at 9:00pm prior to the event.

Chicago-Lakeview | Florence G. Heller JCC*

Lake Zurich | Lake County JCC

Northbrook | Bernard Weinger JCC

All Locations

*2nd Fridays at Florence G. Heller JCC in Chicago-Lakeview are a part of The Rose and Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Program.

3rd Saturdays

Songs and celebration on a Saturday afternoon.

3rd Saturdays is an opportunity for your family to enjoy an afternoon of fun with your JCC Community. Ending with Havdalah (a celebration marking the end of Shabbat), families can participate in a themed craft, snack and an interactive activity or entertainment.

At Bernard Weinger JCC: Open gym and open swim. Bring a bathing suit & towel.

Walk-ins are welcome to this event designed with young families in mind.

Chicago-Lakeview | Florence G. Heller JCC*

Lake Zurich | Northwest Suburbs

Northbrook | Bernard Weinger JCC

All Locations

*3rd Saturdays at Florence G. Heller JCC in Chicago-Lakeview are a part of The Rose and Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Program.

Contact

For more information about Shabbat programs or how to volunteer at an event, email Andi Kaufman.

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