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Jewish Women’s Circle Events for 5787 / 2026-27
Challah Bake - 9/9/2026
Bring in the New Year with your own homemade Challah! Women are invited to join Mrs. Yona Posner for a special Challah event before Rosh Hashanah. Learn how to make challah, do the mitzvah of Hafrashat Challah together, and shape round Challahs to bake at home. Visit www.SkokieChabad.org/ChallahBake for more information.
Sukkot Herbal Tea Blending - 9/30/2026
Women are invited to a Sukkot farbrengen on Wednesday, Chol Hamoed, at 8:00 pm.
A farbrengen is a cozy gathering of friends which is meant to uplift with words of inspiration and Torah. In the embrace of the sukkah, we'll reflect on some key Sukkot themes, and create bespoke herbal tea blends to enjoy in the cooler nights as the season changes. Let me know you’ll be joining us www.SkokieChabad.org/7509020
Land and Spirit Israel Trip for Women - 10/19-10/25/26
This special Israel trip invites you to go deeper into the spirit of the Holy Land, exploring the Jewish people’s millennia-long bond with the Holy Land, from the Bible, Talmud, and Kabbalah, to the vigorous spirit, delicious cuisine, and colorful culture of modern Israel. Would you be interested in joining a trip like this, together with Yona and women from all over? Please let Yona know, or visit www.LandAndSpirit.org/Women
Salts & Scrubs - 10/28/2026
Is self-care a Jewish ideal, or could it be considered selfish? Prepare a selection of soothing salts & scrubs to use for an at-home spa experience on a rough day, while discussing some interesting Torah perspectives. RSVP at www.SkokieChabad.org/7509021
Matzah Ball Soup at Skokie Public Library - 11/22/2026
Come together to make classic soup with matzah balls from scratch. All ingredients & utensils will be kosher and provided by Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie. Reservations will be through Skokie Public Library, please visit https://www.skokielibrary.info/events/day/2026/11/22
Fused Glass Mezuzah Case - 12/2/2026
Flex your creative muscles! Design your own colorful fused glass Mezuzah case to brighten a doorway in your home. And take a fresh look at the significance of this age-old mitzvah, and its contemporary message. Register at http://www.skokiechabad.org/7509023
Tu B’Shvat Boards - 1/20/27
Personalize a wood board with special woodburning tools, then assemble a tasty Tu B’Shvat tray as tasty as it is beautiful! Tu B’Shvat reflections on trees, and humans. RSVP at www.skokiechabad.org/7509024
Jewish Women’s Shabbat Retreat - February 19-20, 2027
This year’s Jewish Women's Retreat will take place on February 19-20, 2027. This popular annual Shabbat retreat welcomes Jewish women from all over Illinois for a cozy winter Shabbos enjoying good food, wonderful speakers and programming. Registration fees include 2 nights in hotel, and program & meals from Friday evening through Saturday night. This event is arranged by Chabad around Chicagoland. Registration opens in mid-November. Please contact Yona Posner for more information or go to https://chabadwomensretreat.com/
Sushi Rolling - March 10, 2027
Get together before Purim and enjoy making your own sushi rolls. No experience is necessary besides the ability to have fun and possibly laugh if your attempts don’t look perfect. RSVP at www.SkokieChabad.org/7509025 . See you there!
Moss Wall Art - May 12, 2027
Everyone can make beautiful things, and even have a good time doing it! Create something lovely for your home or office. RSVP at www.SkokieChabad.org/7509026
Cooking Series: Dairy - June 2, 2027
Not all dairy foods are cheese and pasta! Join Yona Posner for her popular cooking demonstrations. We’ll prep & sample a variety of delicious, light, easy-to-make dairy foods for Shavuot, and discuss what “receiving the Torah” can look like in this modern world. RSVP at www.SkokieChabad.org/7509028
Weekly Classes and One-on-One Learning
Mrs. Rivkie Raices and Mrs Yona Posner offer classes and private learning sessions in a variety of settings. Please contact us for more information.
Women's Book Club
Yona's book club meets every 6-8 weeks. The books we read are an eclectic mix of fiction, historical fiction, biography, memoir, and more. For more information visit www.SkokieChabad.org/bookclub, or email Yona Posner to be added to the book club email list.
Women’s Camping Trip - July 2027 (Date to be announced)
This trip is designed for Women! No prior camping experience is necessary to enjoy the wholesome activities in the beautiful outdoors. This adventure in nature includes easy hikes, modified horseback riding, boating, delicious meals cooked over the campfire, and sleeping in tents under the beautiful night sky (mattresses available!). All you need to bring is a sleeping bag. It can be that easy!
National Jewish Retreat - 8/18-8/22/2027
The annual National Jewish Retreat is at the luxurious National Doral Miami hotel in Florida. Jews from all over get together to explore big ideas that matter, in interactive sessions hosted by the world's foremost Jewish thought leaders, authors, and mentors. I love this retreat for the way it pampers both body & soul. Please let me know if you'd like to join me this summer.
