Shofar in the park
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
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Shofar and tashlich in the park
- An experience for the entire family!You don’t want to miss out!
- Join us for this short and inspiring Shofar and Tashlich Service, right here in Glencoe!
- Followed by a children’s activity.
- Rosh Hashanah goodies will be distributed to all! RSVP recommended.
- (This is not in place of Rosh Hashana Prayer services.)
Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner
- Friday, September 11, 2026
- 6:30 PM 7:30 PM
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Rosh Hashana Community Dinner
- Celebrate Rosh Hashanah TogetherServices – 6:00 PM Dinner – 6:30 PM
- Join us on Friday, September 11th at 6:30 PM for a warm and festive Rosh Hashanah Community Dinner.
- Come together with family, friends, and the Glencoe Jewish community to welcome the New Year.
- Enjoy a delicious holiday meal, meaningful moments, and wonderful company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
- Whether you're a longtime member of the community or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome!
- We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you.
High Holidays at Chabad
- Fri, Sep 11, 2026 6:00 PM Mon, Sep 21, 2026 7:31 PM
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- Celebrate the High Holidays with Chabad of Glencoe!
College Shabbat Dinner
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
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College Shabbat Dinner
Looking for a warm, welcoming Friday night dinner while you're home from college or living nearby?
Friday, July 17th at 7:00pm
Join us for College Shabbat Dinner —a relaxed and meaningful Friday night experience for college students and young adults. Enjoy a delicious homemade Shabbat meal, meaningful conversation, new friends, and an uplifting Shabbat atmosphere.
Whether you've celebrated Shabbat your whole life or you're looking to reconnect, you'll find a place at our table.
Missing Friday night dinners at Chabad? We've saved you a seat.
Registration is required. Reserve your spot at jewishglencoe.com/college .
Questions? Text Deena at (773) 571-3126 .
We can't wait to welcome you! Shabbat Shalom.
Red, White, and Blue Challah Sale
- Thursday, July 2, 2026
- 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
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Orders Are now Closed - Stay Tuned for the Next Challah Shoppe!
Red, White & Blue Sprinkle Challah Sale 🇺🇸
Celebrate 250 years of America with a festive Red, White & Blue Sprinkle Challah ! Perfect for your July 4th Shabbat table, these freshly baked challahs are topped with patriotic red, white, and blue sprinkles to mark this historic anniversary.
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, July 1st at 9:00pm.
Pickup: Thursday at 6:00-7:00 PM Location: 976 Oak Dr., Glencoe, IL
Pre-orders are required to guarantee your challah. Order yours today at jewishglencoe.com/250 .
Orders Are now Closed - Stay Tuned for the Next Challah Shoppe!
Pre-Shabbat Play Circle
- Fri, Jun 26, 2026 10:00 AM Fri, Jul 24, 2026 11:00 AM
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LITTLE FRIENDS, BIG SHABBAT ENERGY
- A Summer Playdate Series for Babies, Tots & Their Grown-Ups
- Join us for a joyful Friday morning gathering as we welcome Shabbat through music, movement, creativity, and friendship!
- 🎶 Pre-Shabbat Musical Circle Time 🍞 Hands-On Challah Braiding 🌳 Outdoor Play & Sensory Activities 👶 Baby & Toddler-Friendly Fun 🤝 Connect with Other Families
- 📅 Friday, June 26 📅 Friday, July 10 📅 Friday, July 24
- Bring a blanket, water, and your little one ready for a morning of songs, smiles, and Shabbat joy!
- Best for babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children with a caregiver.
Sip, Study, and Connect
- Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00 AM Wed, Aug 5, 2026 11:30 AM
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SIP, STUDY & CONNECT
Join us on Wednesday mornings this summer for coffee, pastries, meaningful conversation, and inspiring Jewish learning in the beautiful setting of Lakefront Park. Connect with other women in the community while exploring Torah texts.
Through engaging discussions and timeless Jewish wisdom, examine the foundational ideas that shape a meaningful life, offering practical insights for personal growth, relationships, resilience, and purpose.
Whether you're new to Jewish learning or a longtime student, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, stimulating conversation, and lasting connections.
Wednesdays, June 24–August 5 • 10:30 AM • Lakefront Park Coffee and pastries provided. All women are welcome. Register at jewishglencoe.com/sip .
Purim in The Wild West
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- 4:30 PM 5:30 PM
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🤠🎭 Purim in the Wild West
Tuesday | March 3 | 5:00PM Writers Theatre
Yeehaw! Saddle up for a rip-roarin’ Purim celebration the whole family will love!
Megillah Reading: 4:30 PM Wild West Dinner & Celebration: 5:00 PM
Join us for an exciting Purim Celebration which will begin with a Megillah reading, followed by a full Wild West–style Purim celebration and dinner. Expect great food, festive vibes, and high-energy activities as we bring the Purim story to life—Western style.
📜 Megillah Reading – hear the Purim story together
🍽️ Wild West Dinner – hearty, family-friendly fare
🤠 Western-Themed Celebration – music, décor, and festive atmosphere
🐂 Mechanical Bull & Games – thrilling Wild West fun for all ages
🎭 Costumes Encouraged – cowboys, cowgirls, and outlaws welcome
Bigger. Bolder. More joyful than ever.
All cowboys, cowgirls, and outlaws welcome! 🐎🎉🍽️
Finding Emotional Balance in an Unbalanced World
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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Finding Emotional Balance in an Unbalanced World
Never before has there been such awareness of emotional health—yet never before have so many people reported feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or lonely. How do we attain genuine emotional balance in a world that often feels anything but balanced?
Join us for a meaningful evening with author of Letters for Life , Rabbi Levi Shmotkin , whose work is rooted in a five-year study of the private counseling and correspondence of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of blessed memory. Drawing on thousands of letters and extensive interviews, Rabbi Shmotkin uncovers timeless Jewish wisdom that offers clarity, resilience, and practical guidance for emotional wellbeing in modern life.
This engaging talk will explore how profound spiritual insight speaks directly to today’s emotional challenges—offering tools for inner calm, perspective, and personal growth.
Date & Time Wednesday, February 25 | 7:00 PM
Admission $18 per person, $30 per couple, $180 co-sponsor (includes a signed copy of Letters for Life ) Light refreshments will be served
The Purim Patisserie
- Sunday, February 15, 2026
- 10:45 AM 12:00 PM
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The Purim Patisserie
- Sunday, February 15, 2026 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- Get ready for a Pre-Purim celebration bursting with creativity and excitement! Kids will craft, bake, run, and relive the Purim story through hands-on fun and high-energy games—all while getting into the Purim spirit.
- 🪵 DIY Wooden Gragger Workshop – design and decorate your gragger as your favorite Purim character
- 📜 Interactive Purim Storytime – practice shaking your gragger at all the right moments
- 👟 Hamantash Hustle Games – run, match, act, and think fast through Purim-themed challenges
- 🎭 The Four Mitzvot of Purim – learned through movement, memory, and play
- Pure Purim fun from start to finish!
Focaccia Garden art
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
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Express your inner artist, this time the canvas is bread!
Join us for a beautiful, hands-on evening of Focaccia Garden Art, with Glencoe Jewish Women’s Circle, in honor of Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year for the Trees.
We’ll make focaccia dough from scratch and transform it into edible garden art using fresh herbs, vegetables, and natural colors inspired by the beauty of the earth. As we create, we’ll share a few meaningful insights into Tu B’Shvat and why this special day is on the Jewish calendar, celebrating growth, nature, and renewal.
What is Jewish Women's Circle? The JWC is a warm, welcoming circle of women who come together to socialize, learn, create, and recharge. It’s a space to connect, enjoy, and take a little time for yourself. Whether you’re a regular or exploring, everyone is welcome to join the circle.
Refreshments will be served. Address upon RSVP (in Glencoe).
Light Up Glencoe Grand Chanukah Celebration
- Sunday, December 14, 2025
- 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
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