It was a great atmosphere sitting around the fire for Lag B'Omer.

We enjoyed Purim as a community, albeit under strict Covid restrictions.

Wow! Just wow! The history that was made on the last night of Chanukah, this year in Springfield, was unbelievable! For the first time ever, the Capital of Illinois was lit up with a Grand Car Menorah Parade.

With the exciting theme 'Purim in Italy', Tuesday evenings Purim party turned out to be a grand success! Walking into a room completely decorated with Italian colors and props, along with authentic Italian food gave everyone a real taste of Italy.

Thank you to all our friends and family who joined in the Simcha, Gershon’s Upshernish – third birthday party!

Thank you Yisroel – Steve Rambach for the great photos!

We were delighted that over 150 people came out for the public Menorah lighting at White Oaks Mall!

We had a beautiful 'Soup in the Sukkah' event with an array of delicious soups, a beautiful salad bar, accompanied by refreshing drinks.

We had a wonderful time at our summer BBQ, with over 65 people who came out to enjoy spending time with the Jewish community! A special thank you to Phil Steinberg for the speakers and to Rick Griminger for manning the grill!!

We had a beautiful Kosher Deli Picnic in honor of Lag B’Omer at Lincoln Park! It was very nice that over 80 people came to enjoy the great deli sandwiches. The Lag B’Omer bonfire was very exciting, especially roasting marshmallows at the end of the event to make delicious s’mores.

In response to the deadly shooting in a California synagogue which claimed the life of one worshipper and wounded three others, Chabad of Springfield, in conjunction with the Jewish Federation and the JCRC, organized an “Evening of Jewish Unity, Solidarity, and Prayer”.

It was an honor to be invited by Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker, to partake in the Model Seder at the Governor's Mansion!

With the exciting theme 'Purim in India', Thursday evenings Purim party turned out to be a grand success!

Was great having the opportunity to have a (informal) Bar Mitzvah with Manny! How special to lay Tefillin for the first time!

We were delighted that over 150 people came out for the public Menorah lighting at White Oaks Mall!

Welcoming our beautiful daughter, Brana Shaina into the world, our family and community, is very special!

We had a beautiful 'Soup, Salad & Scotch in the Sukkah' event with an array of delicious soups, a beautiful salad bar, accompanied by freshly squeezed drinks.

Many of the Springfield Jewish young adults gathered together to surprise Rabbi Mendy for his birthday.

We had a wonderful time at our summer BBQ, with over 65 people who came out to enjoy spending time with the Jewish community!