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Sketchpad

A shared workspace community for innovative, mission- driven Jewish organizations and entrepreneurs.

Our Mission

SketchPad empowers individuals and organizations to do their best work and maximize their collective impact, strengthening the Chicagoland Jewish community.

Our Vision

SketchPad fuels a vibrant and inclusive Jewish community in Chicago by fostering collaboration and innovation among Jewish nonprofits and professionals. Through our coworking space and dynamic programming, we spark the exchange of ideas and cultivate connections that energize and enrich the broader communal landscape.
We imagine a vibrant third-space workspace where Jewish ideas thrive and diverse perspectives are valued.

Our Values

Community

We serve as a vibrant center of Jewish life - where ideas, people, and organizations intersect to build a stronger, more connected community.

Intentionality

We approach our work and relationships with purpose, grounding every action in Jewish values and a shared commitment to meaningful impact.

Catalyst

We spark new possibilities by nurturing bold thinking, meaningful partnerships, and transformative action across sectors and identities.

Belonging

We foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where every individual feels seen, valued, and part of something greater than themselves.

Members

Why We Joined

Alex Jakubowski, Executive Director of KAHAL

What is truly amazing is the collaboration between organizations and movements that no one ever dreamed was possible. Organizations working with Holocaust survivors are partnering with Moishe House and other young-adult organizations to share their history; Secular and Orthodox movements are coming together to share best practices in community engagement and communicate on a broader European legislative agenda. There are countless examples of these collaborations arising from simply sharing a lunch together, attending a program, or even just bumping into one another at the copier.

Alex Jakubowski, Executive Director of KAHAL

What is truly amazing is the collaboration between organizations and movements that no one ever dreamed was possible. Organizations working with Holocaust survivors are partnering with Moishe House and other young-adult organizations to share their history; Secular and Orthodox movements are coming together to share best practices in community engagement and communicate on a broader European legislative agenda. There are countless examples of these collaborations arising from simply sharing a lunch together, attending a program, or even just bumping into one another at the copier.

Alex Jakubowski, Executive Director of KAHAL

What is truly amazing is the collaboration between organizations and movements that no one ever dreamed was possible. Organizations working with Holocaust survivors are partnering with Moishe House and other young-adult organizations to share their history; Secular and Orthodox movements are coming together to share best practices in community engagement and communicate on a broader European legislative agenda. There are countless examples of these collaborations arising from simply sharing a lunch together, attending a program, or even just bumping into one another at the copier.

Alex Jakubowski, Executive Director of KAHAL

What is truly amazing is the collaboration between organizations and movements that no one ever dreamed was possible. Organizations working with Holocaust survivors are partnering with Moishe House and other young-adult organizations to share their history; Secular and Orthodox movements are coming together to share best practices in community engagement and communicate on a broader European legislative agenda. There are countless examples of these collaborations arising from simply sharing a lunch together, attending a program, or even just bumping into one another at the copier.

Alex Jakubowski, Executive Director of KAHAL

What is truly amazing is the collaboration between organizations and movements that no one ever dreamed was possible. Organizations working with Holocaust survivors are partnering with Moishe House and other young-adult organizations to share their history; Secular and Orthodox movements are coming together to share best practices in community engagement and communicate on a broader European legislative agenda. There are countless examples of these collaborations arising from simply sharing a lunch together, attending a program, or even just bumping into one another at the copier.