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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 WINTER/SPRING:

TOT TU B'SHVAT GREENHOUSE ADVENTURE:

BEDTIME FRIENDLY SHABBAT SERVICE 2X A MONTH!

Join Congregation Hakafa for our "bedtime-friendly" Shabbat service on the first and third 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!
Sun, January 25 2026
7 Sh'vat 5786
Contact Rona Elder if you need the Passcode.
Upcoming Programs and Events
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Religious School
Sunday, Jan 25th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Sunday Morning Adult Ed
Sunday, Jan 25th 10:30a to 12:00p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026B'nai Mitzvah Workshop 3 (AM Ceremonies)
Sunday, Jan 25th 12:15p to 1:15p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026B'nai Mitzvah Workshop 3 (PM Ceremonies)
Sunday, Jan 25th 1:30p to 2:30p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Musical Bridges to Memory Program
Sunday, Jan 25th 2:00p to 3:30p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2026Special Session with Dr. David Mendelsohn
Sunday, Jan 25th 4:00p to 6:00p
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2026Hebrew School
Tuesday, Jan 27th 4:15p to 6:00p
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 27 , 2026"Among Neighbors" Documentary
Tuesday, Jan 27th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 30 , 2026Shabbat Service & Congregation Tu B'Shvat Seder
Friday, Jan 30th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2026Religious School
Sunday, Feb 1st 10:00a to 12:00p
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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