Events
30s Happy Hour
Join YLD for a Happy Hour that brings together young adults in their 30s to mix and mingle while enjoying a drink! This event is for young adults ages 30-39. If you are not 30-39 years old, please email [email protected] to learn about opportunities that may be right for you! To request a Peer*, other...
Mr. Dave Music
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesMDM inspires friends to sing together while gently moving with their babies creating a unique bonding experience through the language of music. This baby class will get your little one rockin’ and rollin’ (maybe even walkin’)! Introduce your baby to music through creative play that builds gross motor skills and social connections. Our teacher, Patrick...
jBaby | New Parent Meetup| Oak Park
Ready to warm up and connect with other new Jewish parents in the neighborhood? Enjoy a warm mug of coffee on us and join your Oak Park Ambassador, Talia, and Infant Mental Health Specialist Linda (from the Fussy Baby Network at Erikson Institute) for our very first jBaby get-together! It’s a wonderful chance to share...
jBaby Third Shabbat February
Congregation Rodfei Zedek 5200 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, ILCongregation Rodfei Zedek is excited to offer an exclusive, interactive musical Shabbat experience co-led by Children’s Musician Sarah Jayne Parker and Marsha’s Music, which has offered the Music Together curriculum in Hyde Park for over 20 years. jBaby Third Shabbat offers children and caregivers the chance to enjoy Shabbat by singing songs, learning about music...
Young Professionals Pre Purim Ice Skating & Melava Malka
Lace up your skates for an Young Professionals Pre-Purim Ice Skating & Melava Malka
Broadway & Me with Stages Chicago
Each class, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that are...
Sensory Celebrations Winter
Congregation Sukkat Shalom 1001 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL, United StatesExperience the Jewish holidays and seasons with sensory, tactile activities. Engage in art, music, stories, and free play. A challah snack will be served. Best for children ages 12 months and older along with their favorite adult! Families are welcome to stay from 10-10:30 for our Family School music and service. Class meets on: 1/11,...
Baby & Me Yoga Class – 02/22/2026
Shir Hadash 200 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, ILEach class provides a calm and nurturing yoga practice filled with ways to enhance bonding and make babies happier and more comfortable in their bodies. During a Baby class, babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. For parents, this class gives you time to enjoy the company of other...
Kindermusik at Or Shalom Winter
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 & PJ Library| Wonder Underwater at the Shedd Aquarium| City
Go ""swimming"" with jBaby without getting wet! jBaby and PJ Library invite families to explore the Shedd Aquarium together, strolling through exhibits and watching colorful fish and sea creatures. Strollers welcome, curiosity encouraged. NOTE: Families are responsible for purchasing their own aquarium tickets; we’ll bring snacks!
YLD 3×3 Basketball Tournament
Get ready for YLD’s 3x3 Basketball Tournament! This tournament will be played in a co-ed format, with no separate men’s or women’s brackets, and no required gender composition for teams. Grab two friends and form a team of three or sign up solo and we’ll help pair you with other players. We strongly encourage signing...
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois online lecture
Genealogist Ellen Kowitt’s talk, “Surfing USA: Jewish Archival Collections,” for the Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois online meeting, will inspire you to locate unique Jewish genealogical gems found in American archives, universities, libraries, and on commercial websites. Register/RSVP at https://jgsi.org/event-6126667 for this 2 p.m. CST free online Jewish genealogy lecture. Ellen...