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Hakafa Chai

Hakafa Chai (Chai stands for Chavurat Yeladim - a "community of children" - is a network of families with tots (4 & younger) who come together throughout the year for Jewish tot programming and meaningful Jewish community across the north shore.
SIGNING UP FOR HAKAFA CHAI...
Signing up for Hakafa Chai allows you:
⇒ Free participation in all Hakafa Chai programming
⇒ Full support from Rabbi Anna Calamaro and Rabbi Bruce Elder
for any pastoral needs that may arise for your family
⇒ A Hakafa Chai t-shirt for your tot/s
Hakafa Chai enrollment opens twice a year (in June and in January).
If you missed the Hakafa Chai open enrollment or just want to "try things out" before signing up,
you are welcome to register à la carte for individual events.
For more information, please contact Rabbi Anna Calamaro.
HAKAFA CHAI EVENTS THIS FALL:

TOT JEWISH STRETCH-N-GROW:

BEDTIME FRIENDLY SHABBAT SERVICE 2X A MONTH!

Join Congregation Hakafa for our "bedtime-friendly" Shabbat service on the second and fourth Fridays of each month! Shabbat services start at 5:30 PM and end between 6:15 and 6:30 PM. A rug with toys for tots is available during the service, so your little ones can play beside you while you pray.
We welcome the shrieks, cries, snacks, emergency diaper changes, spills, and everything that comes along with your tot joining us in our worship space. No need to attempt to keep your tot still or silent... our space is your space.
Contact Rona for Winnetka service location. We look forward to seeing you!
Fri, November 14 2025
23 Cheshvan 5786
Contact Rona Elder if you need the Passcode.
Upcoming Programs and Events
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Friday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2025EARLY Shabbat Service
Friday, Nov 14th 5:30p to 7:00p
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Saturday ,
NovNovember 15 , 2025Shabbat Morning Minyan
Shabbat, Nov 15th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Religious School
Sunday, Nov 16th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 16 , 2025Sunday Morning Adult Ed
Sunday, Nov 16th 10:30a to 12:00p
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Midrash Class
Tuesday, Nov 18th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Hebrew School
Tuesday, Nov 18th 4:15p to 6:00p
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2025Tuesday Evening Tanach Study
Tuesday, Nov 18th 7:30p to 8:45p
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Musar Class
Wednesday, Nov 19th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Wednesday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2025Wednesday Afternoon Tanach Study
Wednesday, Nov 19th 1:00p to 2:30p
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Friday ,
NovNovember 21 , 2025Shabbat Service - Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. James M. Matarazzo, Jr.
Friday, Nov 21st 7:30p to 9:00p
WORKER JUSTICE
How can we be fair and just employers of workers
in our homes?

View the
"Employer Guidelines"
developed by our
Worker Justice Committee
SAFER SYNAGOGUE

Congregation Hakafa is a
JCFS Safer Synagogue.
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CONTACT US
CONGREGATION HAKAFA
P.O. BOX 409
GLENCOE, IL 60022
847-242-0687
conghakafa@hakafa.org
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