Jewish Community Events for Ages 50s+

An evening of remembrance for October 7th featuring a Yizkor service and a conversation with Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff.

An evening featuring Avi Issacharoff, creator and writer of the Netflix series Fauda, in conversation about his work in film, television, and Middle East journalism.

Join Repair the World at Atlanta Pride weekend to volunteer with the Jewish community’s presence at Atlanta Pride.

Join a morning of hands-on Jewish service with four volunteer opportunities: a Red Cross blood drive, garden restoration, sandwich making for food-insecure neighbors, and sorting donations at a local warehouse.

Join a family-friendly neighborhood cleanup in Pico-Robertson with local synagogues, schools, and interfaith partners to beautify the community, followed by complimentary pizza and snacks.

Join interfaith communities for a Sukkot-inspired garden workday featuring tree planting and cleanup at Stone Temple Baptist Church, exploring how urban agriculture strengthens food security and community bonds.

A live celebrity softball game benefiting Israel Baseball, featuring top comedians, professional baseball players, and family-friendly entertainment at historic Maimonides Park.

Pick apples and donate bags to families in need during this Sukkot volunteering event for families.

FIDF’s Fleet Week gala spotlighting Israeli soldiers’ mental health and post-war recovery programs.

An evening of inspiration and connection featuring Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal and former IDF soldier Gadi Ilan, with dinner and remarks from Jewish National Fund-USA.

Thomas Friedman discusses Israel’s future, regional conflicts, and implications for the Jewish world in a conversation with the three-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

Join Ami, the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, and StandWithUs Midwest for a double feature of Israeli films in Lakeview.

Join Shirat Hayam’s young adult community at Stone Zoo for hands-on animal care service, followed by lunch and Jewish learning exploring our tradition’s teachings on preventing animal suffering.

An original multimedia exploration of the migration of 20,000 Jews to Shanghai during World War II, blending European Jewish musical traditions with Chinese music and other sounds that reflect wartime displacement.

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Help survivors of domestic violence by sorting donations and preparing merchandise at WINGS Resale Shop, where proceeds fund safe housing and counseling services.

Volunteer to serve lunch alongside the Elizabeth Foundation for neighbors in need, embodying tzedakah through direct service and community care.

Start with brunch and Jewish learning about environmental stewardship at Congregation Kehillath Israel, then head to an orchard for apple picking with community partners.

Join an evening of dinner and learning while packing kits to support Sarah’s Circle, an organization providing care to women experiencing homelessness in Chicago.

Students learn about Jewish environmental responsibility and participate in waterway cleanup to remove trash.

Make sandwiches for unhoused Chicagoans at this monthly Sketchpad service day featuring lunch and hands-on giving.