Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month 2025
Each May, people and organizations across the country join together to discover, explore, and celebrate the vibrant and varied American Jewish experience, past and present. See the list below for ways to learn more and get involved this month.
Jewish Restaurant Week
From May 12-15, join your neighbors for Jewish Restaurant Week, a curated showcase of incredible restaurants with Jewish chefs, general managers, and owners. Participating restaurants will offer special dine-in and takeout tasting menus, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore diverse flavors, support Jewish culinary talent, and celebrate the vibrant food culture that brings us together.
Shabbat-A-Tot: A Special Shabbat Celebration for Little Ones!
When: Friday, May 23 at 5:30pm
Where: Emanuel Congregation (5959 N Sheridan)
RSVP online.
Join Emanuel Congregation for a joyful, musical service perfect for families with young children. Sing, dance, and welcome Shabbat together in a warm, kid-friendly space.
Learn more about Emanuel Congregation
Emanuel Congregation is a Reform Jewish Synagogue right here in the 48th ward! Learn more about their work on their website. Read their mission statement below:
At Emanuel Congregation, we open our doors to all who seek richer, more meaningful lives. Together, our diverse community engages in prayer, lifelong learning and tikkun olam (repairing the world), empowering adults and children alike to apply Jewish values to our everyday lives and to be a collective force for good.
Leni recently joined neighbors and supporters at the Selfhelp Home Annual Gala. Selfhelp Home was founded in 1938 in the shadow of the Holocaust as a mutual aid society where refugees and survivors could find community and rebuild their lives. Today, it stands as a living, breathing testament to the human spirit, as a thriving boutique Jewish community for older adults. The Selfhelp Home is a treasure in the 48th Ward! You can learn more about the Selfhelp Home here.
