JUF Joyfully Jewish

About JUF Joyfully Jewish Programs for Families with Young Children

JUF's Joyfully Jewish programs offer many exciting opportunities for families with young children to explore and cultivate Jewish life. From welcoming a newborn, to providing free Jewish books and music, to gift vouchers that help supplement Jewish early education, Joyfully Jewish programs help families experience and celebrate the joys of Jewish life, community and learning. If you're a parent, grandparent or have young children in your life- Joyfully Jewish is the place for you.

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JUF Book Buddies . . . a Joyfully Jewish Event!

JUF Book Buddies makes learning about the Jewish Holidays fun! Join other young families at three area locations on one Sunday every month for creative holiday-themed art projects, sing-alongs and story reading. Events are appropriate for children ages 0-5 years. There is no cost to attend the programs, but registration is requested. Sign up here!

JUF Book Buddies will be held on Sunday, February 26 and Sunday, April 1, 2012 at these locations:

Vernon Hills
Barnes and Noble
720 Hawthorne Center
10:30 - 11:30 am
Naperville
Barnes and Noble
47 East Chicago Avenue
10:30 - 11:30 am
Oak Park
Magic Tree Bookstore
141 North Oak Park Avenue
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Passover Tot Hop

Passover Tot Hop!

Enjoy a morning of family fun at JUF's Joyfully Jewish Passover Tot Hop!  Join other families with young children to make Passover-themed crafts, eat delicious kosher Passover treats and rock out to the music of PJ Library artists, The Macaroons! 

Best for children ages 2-6, grandparents welcome.  $25/family in advance; $35 at the door, space permitting.

Sunday, March 18, 2012
10 am - 12 noon

Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022

Register Online | Invitation (PDF)