Events
jBaby Little Story Steppers | Sept 3 – Oct 29 2026
Congregation BJBE Early Childhood at the Chava Center 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL, United StatesA class designed to help toddlers and their grown-ups discover the magic of books! Interactive Storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, movement, and felt-board activities that bring the story to life. Each week we will explore a new book through hands-on, age-appropriate learning stations that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection. This session meets Thursday September 3, 10,...
jBaby New Parents Connect | Oct 8 – Nov 12 2026
Sinai Preschool 15 W. Delaware Pl., Chicago, IL, United StatesWelcoming your first baby is exciting—and full of questions! Join other first-time parents with babies ages 0–9 months for conversation, support, and connection in a warm, welcoming environment. Each session explores topics that matter most to new families, such as sleep, infant massage, child development, changing family relationships, and more. Discussions are guided by your...
jBaby Music B’Yachad | Oct 8 – Dec 17, 2026
Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago 3210 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL, United StatesCome sing with me, mishpachati! There is something special about making music together! Join us for a joyful, interactive class where young children and their grown-ups will sing favorite songs, discover new ones, move, dance, play, and make music b’yachad, together. Music gives young children a powerful way to learn, communicate, and connect with the...
Handwriting Boost!
Looking to give your child's handwriting skills a boost? Fun, engaging, themed activities are used to target each child's fine motor, bilateral coordination and visual-motor skills. These skills are important to improve your child’s overall grasp, posture and core strength. The class will also focus on specific handwriting skills; including letter formation, size, alignment and spacing. This...
Acting Up!
Join our Speech-Language Pathologist for six weeks of fun theatrics! Through games, reading, writing, and art, participants will build collaboration, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in an engaging and supportive environment. Our young thespians will also strengthen their ability to think flexibly, understand nonliteral language, and navigate social-emotional situations—all while exploring their creativity, building confidence, and having fun!...
20s Happy Hour
Join YLD for 20s Happy Hour at Chicago’s most fun rooftop bar! Meet other Jewish young adults, have a drink, and enjoy a fun night out in the city. This event is for young adults who are 22-29. If you are not 22-29, please email [email protected] to learn about opportunities that may be right for...
Shalom Sprouts
Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, Illinois, United StatesA joyful caregiver-and-child program for little ones ages 20 months–4 years, Shalom Sprouts is a wonderful way to learn, play, and grow together!
jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom | Oct 9- Dec 4, 2026
Congregation Or Shalom 21 W Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesDance around the room, sing out with joy, play creatively with instruments, and build your Jewish community! Kindermusik's beloved worldwide curriculum is presented at Or Shalom with an emphasis on Jewish tunes, culture, and values. Parents gain valuable musical tools to help their children ages 0-4 reach their developmental milestones, led by Kindermusik Northshore studio...
jBaby Bim Bam Baking | Oct 2 – Oct 30 2026
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesJoin us to roll up your sleeves and get a little messy! Bim Bam Baby Baking is a twist of challah baking and Shabbat fun all rolled into one. Enjoy hands-on, developmentally appropriate challah making activities with your little one while connecting with other families. We will have a blast mixing, kneading and shaping dough...
jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | Sept 18 – Nov 20, 2026
Chicago Jewish Day School 3730 N. California, Chicago, IL, United StatesCJDS is thrilled to partner with with jBaby Chicago for LEAP into Shabbat! LEAP (Learn Experience Appreciate and Play) into Shabbat is CJDS's tot Shabbat program where children ages 0-3 and their parents have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Shabbat. Each week your child will experience different activities and songs related to Shabbat!...
jBaby Shabbat Shirah | Oct 16 – Nov 20 2026
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School for the opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers in the community. Sing, dance, play, and enjoy Shabbat traditions and songs with your child. This class is best for kids ages 6-24 months, but babies are welcome. This session meets Fridays October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13,...
jBaby Baby Beginnings | Oct 16 – Oct 30 2026
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesLooking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us at Anshe Emet for Baby Beginnings! In partnership with jBaby Chicago, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more. This session meets Fridays October 16, 23, & 30, 2026. 11am-12:30pm.