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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market. Resume and cover letter workshops convene December 11, 2024 and January 13, February 12, March 19, April 21, May 28 and June 16, 2025 After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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JCFS Chicago Annual Meeting

  • Monday, September 9, 2024

  • 5pm
  • Abe & Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60645 View Map

We hope to see you at our annual meeting when we welcome new Board members, introduce our new strategic plan, recognize our employees and celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. We are pleased to honor Huntington National Bank as the JCFS Chicago Community Partner of the Year. RSVP by Wednesday, September 4: https://www.jcfs.org/annualmeeting2024

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Grieving a Loss to Suicide

A free monthly drop-in group on Zoom for adults in the Jewish community and beyond who are navigating the world after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Co-led by Leah Shefsky, LCSW, and Wendy Dolin, LCSW, a survivor of suicide loss. Grieving a Loss to Suicide meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month through June 2025.

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Support During the War in Israel and Amidst Rising Antisemitism

  • Wednesday, December 27, 2023

  • 12-1pm

A virtual drop-in group for those in the Chicagoland Jewish Community who are seeking connection, support, and coping strategies to get through these difficult times. The group meets on Wednesdays, 12 – 1pm via Zoom. Please contact Bracha Jakofsky, MSW at 847.745.5430 for more information and to obtain the Zoom link.

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Being Your Child’s Best Advocate: Early Intervention System and Resources

  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024

  • 12:45-1:45pm

Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop: Being Your Child’s Best Advocate: Early Intervention System and Resources. Join guest speaker Jennie Marble, MA CCC-SLP to discuss Early Intervention resources and how to be your child’s best advocate during early development. We will focus on services for birth-three year olds, navigating the system, and tips to help you advocate for your child. Parents, caregivers, professionals, and those interested in learning more about the Early Intervention system are encouraged to attend.

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The Healing Shofar

  • Thursday, September 12, 2024

  • 7-8:15pm CDT
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Have you lost a loved one over the past year? Will this years' Holidays be difficult for you? Please join Rabbi Dr. Joseph S. Ozarowski, BCC, and Marsha Raynes, LCSW, for suggestions on dealing with loss over the Jewish High Holidays, some Torah Study and a chance to heal during this period. Register Today

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Fall Food Explorers Class

  • Thursday, August 22, 2024

  • 4:15-5:15pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Join us to become a food explorer! This class will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, creating art or science, and finding joy while exploring foods. With a responsive feeding eye, your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch. All while having fun socializing with others. Register today!

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