Entries by FVJN

Havdalah on the Farm!

Join Pushing the Envelope Farm for Havdalah, the ancient Jewish ritual of Holy Separation, followed by a special Moon-Celebration. Jews are often referred to as the People of the Book, but we could just as easily be called the People of the Moon. Come learn why. Date: Saturday, August 20, 7:45pm – 9:30pm Location: 1700 […]

Swedish Days Thank You

The FVJN Swedish Days Booth 2016 was a hit! We sold out of everything: Pickle Pops, Dr. Pragger’s vegan, gluten free burgers, black bean burgers, Hebrew National hotdogs, and healthy frozen treats! A huge THANK YOU to all who volunteered, and a special thank you to Mike Yackley and Dave Larson, who lead the charge […]

The Mural is Complete

Volunteers and Donors Join Forces for New Downtown Mural When deciding how to commemorate their tenth anniversary, Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors chose to do something lasting for the community they call home. “We have enjoyed being a part of downtown Geneva and have been welcomed by the surrounding community,” said FVJN president Greg Cibura, “when […]

Mural Completed!

We are nearing the completion of our mural project! It’s not to late to volunteer on this exciting project before the formal dedication on June 6…. The mural will be professionally mounted near our space as 121 S. Third St. We will then need volunteers to apply the grout after it is on the wall. […]

Join us at this year’s Jewish Festival!

“More than 20,000 people celebrated Jewish culture at the last Festival” The Greater Chicago Jewish Festival expresses the heart and soul of Jewish Chicago. For one single day it intertwines the sounds, sights and smells of Jewish culture and brings together every facet of the Jewish community; young and old, singles and families, regardless of […]