Friendship Circle in Northbrook, Illinois, led by Rabbi Zelik Moscowitz.
The Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children with special ne eds a nd involves them in a full range of social and Judaic experiences. The Circle's unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and their families, and through the shared experiences, all are enriched.
a nd involves them in a full range of social and Judaic experiences. The Circle's unique formula introduces teenage volunteers to the children and their families, and through the shared experiences, all are enriched.
The Friendship Circle Touches so Many... … The child with special needs looks forward to weekly visits from his or her teenage friends, for an opportunity to play with and learn from them, as well as the special events they get to attend together throughout the year.
… The teenage volunteer learns the value of giving, and cherishes the experience of making a difference in a child’s life and bringing a smile to his or her face. Without exception, the teenager gives of his or her time lovingly.
Programs
- The Friendship Circle of Illinois
- Friendship Circle Talmud Torah
- Friendship Circle Evening of Inspiration
- An Ordinary Bar Mitzvah for an Extraordinary Boy
- Talmud Torah
- Talmud Torah Registration
- Jewish Holidays
- Teenager = Generate
- Kosher Cooking
- Chabad Centers and Synagogue Directory
- High Holidays 2026
- Sukkot & Simchat Torah 2026
- Chanukah - Hanukkah 2025
- Purim 2026
- Passover (Pesach) 2026
- Pesach Sheni 2026
More about The Friendship Circle of Illinois
- Friendship Circle draws volunteers who help kids with special needs
- Where Are They Now? Catch Up with Volunteer Alumni
- Chaya Mushka Glaser by Paul Wieder
- How I Found Success as a First-Time Walk4Friendship Fundraiser
- About The Friendship Circle
- Volunteer Club
- Parenting Adolescents
- Talmud Torah
- Xpress Tax Appeals
- About Us
- Get Your Donation Matched!
- Friends@Home
- Mom's Night Out
- Log Your Hours FC Connect
Photos
From FCIL.org
People
- Rabbi Zelik MoscowitzDirector
- Mrs. Bassie MoscowitzVolunteer & Family Coordinator
What they offer
The Friendship Circle of Illinois is a Friendship Circle in Northbrook, led by Rabbi Zelik Moscowitz.
For children there is a Hebrew school, after-school programmes, a winter camp and a children's club.
Older children and young adults have a teen club, bar and bat mitzvah instruction and a Friendship Circle for children with special needs.
Holiday programs run through the year, hands on.
Prayer & Shabbat
- Holiday Awareness Programs
- Hands-on Holiday Programming
Children & Teens
- After School Programs
- Teen Club
- Children's Club
- Bar/Bat Mitzvah Instruction
- Winter Camp
- Religious Instruction for P.S. Students
Community & Care
- Friendship Circle
