Join Chabad Young Professionals - Rockford for a delicious Friday Night Dinner. Connect, dine, and network with Young Jewish Professionals (20's and 30's) in the area. Our Shabbat Dinner and Cocktail includes: Lots of Drinks • Upscale Cuisine • Spirited Vibe • Yummy Dessert Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:15PM Gain Access: Price (Until November. 3) : $25 Regular Price : $32 Day of (from 24 hours before Shabbat) : $42 IMPORTANT! CHABAD YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMMING IS UNIQUELY CATERED TO JEWS AGED 21-35 If you are not within this age range, you are welcome to attend many of the other events and programs hosted by JRCC Rockford

Life can feel busy—and disconnected. Join our six-week course, where Jewish wisdom helps you uncover what truly gives life meaning.

📅 6 Tuesdays | Nov 4 – Dec 9 | 7:45–9:15 PM

📍 JRCC East Thornhill – 7608 Yonge St, Unit 3

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Rabbi Mendel Zaltzman

💵 Fee: $99 (includes book)

🔗 Register: JRCCEastThornhill.org/JLI

Join our virtual workshop with employment counselor Karin Lewis (JVS Toronto) and learn how to build a powerful LinkedIn presence to stand out in your job search. 🗓️ Sunday, November 16 | 🕑 2:00 PM (Virtual) 🎯 Learn to optimize your profile, network effectively, and connect with new opportunities. Register now ➡️ jrcc.org/Employment

YOGA Class - Nov 18, 5:00 PM
Yoga Class Registration
Join our yoga sessions for $25 per session, billed monthly.

Once you’ve submitted the registration form, your spot for each session will be confirmed.
Please be aware that cancellations must be made at least 8 hours before the scheduled session to qualify for a refund. Any cancellations made after this period will be non-refundable.

We appreciate your understanding, as this policy allows us to manage class sizes and maintain a smooth schedule for all participants.

Calling teen boys to join for a night of giving back - volunteer to pack food, tour our furniture depot, and support other JRCC Cares projects, all while enjoying a pizza dinner with friends!

CYP Academy 2025
THE JEWISH COURSE OF WHY

Why ask “Why?”? Isn’t Judaism a belief system?
Why are there no miracles today of biblical proportions?
Why do Jews love Gefilte Fish?
Why isn’t “The Chosen People” a racist term?
Judaism teaches us not to be afraid of questions. In fact, we welcome them.

For the Jewishly Curious, We’ll explore the answer to these questions and so many more over four Wednesdays!

Welcome to another amazing course from CYP Academy: 50 questions you’ve always wanted answers for. It’s gonna be a marathon, but we will get through them all.

📅 Dates: Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov 27
🕣 Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Private residence (shared upon acceptance)

VOUCHERS: Join CYP Academy and earn $200 credit for each completed four-part course, valid for any CYP Encounter Tri

There’s nothing like sharing Shabbat around one big table. Come connect with neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy a warm homemade meal together. 🕯️ Community Shabbat Dinner 📅 November 21 | 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 JRCC West Thornhill 👉 Register at JRCCWestThornhill.org/Dinner

🌙 Discover the deeper meaning of rest. Rosh Chodesh Society presents Lesson 1: Sublimated Slumber — Harnessing the Secrets of Sleep. Explore Kabbalistic teachings that will elevate your daily reality. 📅 November 24 | JRCC West & East Thornhill 🔗 JRCC.org/RCS

YOGA Class - Nov 25, 5:00 PM
Yoga Class Registration
Join our yoga sessions for $25 per session, billed monthly.

Once you’ve submitted the registration form, your spot for each session will be confirmed.
Please be aware that cancellations must be made at least 8 hours before the scheduled session to qualify for a refund. Any cancellations made after this period will be non-refundable.

We appreciate your understanding, as this policy allows us to manage class sizes and maintain a smooth schedule for all participants.

Join us Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at your local JRCC Branch. Kislev 9 marks both the birthday and yahrzeit of Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch, the Mitteler Rebbe — known for his “broadening rivers” of Chassidic insight that deepened his father Rabbi Schneur Zalman’s teachings. His release on Kislev 10 is celebrated as a festival of liberation, marked with joyous farbrengens and the study of his works. Visit Jrcc.org/Farbrengen for more info.

Volunteer Night - All Hands on Deck! 📅 Date: Sunday, November 30 🕗 Time: 7:00 PM We need YOU to join us for a meaningful and exciting evening as we pack 1,200 Chanukah packages for the community. 🎯 Why Join? Enjoy pizza, beer, and amazing vibes while volunteering with friends. Be part of something impactful and spread kindness in a fun, lively environment. Come lend a hand, connect with others, and make a difference! See you there!

YOGA Class - Every Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Yoga Class Registration
Join our yoga sessions for $25 per session, billed monthly.

Once you’ve submitted the registration form, your spot for each session will be confirmed.
Please be aware that cancellations must be made at least 8 hours before the scheduled session to qualify for a refund. Any cancellations made after this period will be non-refundable.

We appreciate your understanding, as this policy allows us to manage class sizes and maintain a smooth schedule for all participants.

Join Chabad Young Professionals - Rockford for a delicious Friday Night Dinner.

Connect, dine, and network with Young Jewish Professionals (20's and 30's) in the area.

Our Shabbat Dinner and Cocktail includes:

Lots of Drinks • Upscale Cuisine • Spirited Vibe • Yummy Dessert

Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:45PM

Gain Access:
Price (Until Dec. 1) : $25
Regular Price : $32
Day of (from 24 hours before Shabbat) : $42

IMPORTANT! CHABAD YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAMMING IS UNIQUELY CATERED TO JEWS AGED 21-35
If you are not within this age range, you are welcome to attend many of the other events and programs hosted by JRCC Rockford

Pre-Chanukah Donut Fry-Off! Get ready for a fun and flavourful morning as we celebrate the sweetness of Chanukah! Join us for a hands-on Donut Fry-Off where kids will shape, fry, and decorate their own delicious creations. 📅 Sunday, December 7 🕚 11:00 AM 📍 18 Rockford Rd 🎁 Special Raffle: Every child who registers ahead of time is entered into a raffle to win one of our adorable kid-friendly cameras! 🍩 A perfect family event filled with creativity, fun, and holiday spirit. 👉 Register now: jrccrockford.org/donuts