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.
What's Happening
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 |
 |
PJ Library Goes Green!Join JUF Joyfully Jewish, PJ Library, Solomon Schechter Day School and Keshet for a Tot Concert featuring Rick Recht: Jewish rock artist and environmental activist. Participate in these environmentally-friendly activities: Composting with the Urban Worm Girl • Collages with repurposed materials • Planting microgreens • Building with cereal boxes • Cozy reading corner • Create your own windmill. Perfect for kids ages 2-5 and their favorite adults! Children with special needs welcome and encouraged to attend. Date/Time: Sunday, February 5, 9:30am - 11:30am PJ Library Goes Green is a Lila Tov Initiative, sponsored by the family and friends of Lila Weinzweig, a lifelong Jewish educator beloved by generations of children. She believed passionately in the power of Jewish engagement to enliven and inspire. This program is presented in partnership with JUF Joyfully Jewish Family Programs, The PJ Library Chicago, Solomon Schechter Day School and Keshet. |
 |
PJ Library Pajama Party in the South SuburbsJUF's Joyfully Jewish family programs present a PJ Library Pajama Party in the South Suburbs! Come dressed in your PJs and join us for fun, family-friendly activities and arts & crafts featuring some of your favorite PJ Library books. Bedtime snacks included. Best for children under age 5. Fun for the whole family! Sunday, February 12, 2012 Marie Irwin Community Center $10/family. Please bring non-perishable item to donate to Respond Now, a local agency. |
 |
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 Chicago Botanic Garden |
