Events
jBaby Mini Mensches | Oct 18 – Nov 22, 2026
Fit City Kids 2540 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMini Mensches is a fun class for little ones ages 0–5, exploring Jewish values, music, and play. Coffee, connection, and community for grown-ups. Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM at...
JUF Young Families Celebrates Noah’s Ark at Lambs Farm
Join JUF Young Families at the newly renovated Farmyard at Lambs Farm for a morning of animal encounters, exploration, and Noah’s Ark-inspired fun, along with some opportunities for a mitzvah or two!
jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom | Oct 4- Dec 6, 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 & PJ Library| Parent Only Author Visit| Hyde Park
Join Chicago author Arden Joy as she discusses a Mindful Parenting approach followed by a book signing! Arden Joy is an award-winning educator in women empowerment. She was named one of twenty-one inspirational leaders by Meta and has been featured on television, radio, print, blogs, podcasts, and more. Arden is a certified yoga teacher, Reiki...
jBaby First Friends | Oct 6 – Dec 15, 2026
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesWelcome to First Friends, Keshet's program for families of birth - 4 with disabilities or complex medical needs. Through gentle play, music and sensory experiences, babies enjoy meaningful early learning while parents connect with others who truly understand. Guided by caring experts, First Friends offers more than a class--it's a supportive, judgement-free community built on...
jBaby Baby Cafe | Oct 20- Nov 10 2026
Chabad of Hinsdale, address provided upon registrationJoin us on Tuesday mornings with your little ones (Ages 0-3yrs) at Baby Cafe! Connect over coffee and form lasting friendships while your child explores an enriching Jewish play experience. Each session features music and movement, sensory play, and a creative take home craft, all with a Jewish twist! Refreshments will be served. This sessions...
jBaby Big Stories for Little Mensches | Sep 15- Nov 17, 2026
Chicago Jewish Day School 3730 N. California, Chicago, IL, United StatesChicago Jewish Day School Storyteller-in-Residence and early childhood educator, Maxine Segal Handelman, leads this engaging intergenerational experience that brings Jewish stories and classic books to life with playful drama, art experiences, music and movement. Children and adults will find new friends through activities that invite them to play together. Adults will also experience sacred time...
jBaby Jiggle and Jam | Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2026
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School 5235 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesGet ready to jiggle and jam with Maya! Join Maya for singing, dancing, and a musical jam with your child. Learn songs in Hebrew and English, play instruments, explore rhythm and movement and get your groove on! This class is designed for 0-3 year olds. Getting here is easy! We have 2 parking lots, we...
jBaby Connecting the Expecting | Oct 13 – Nov 6 2026
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you expecting your first child in the coming year? Join Anshe Emet and jBaby Chicago's Connecting the Expecting program to build community with other first-time parents as you prepare to welcome your growing family. Meet other expectant parents at a similar stage of life to connect, share resources, and discuss the joys and challenges...
jBaby Wiggles and Giggles | Horwich | Oct 21 – Dec 16, 2026
Bernard Horwich JCC 3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a parent-child program, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle time, songs,...
jBaby Broadway Storytime Movers and Shakers | Sept 30 – Nov 18 2026
Temple Beth-El 3610 Dundee Rd., Northbrook, IL, United StatesSpend the morning with your 0-2-year-old as our littlest Broadway fans are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate story will be included to...
jBaby Broadway Storytime Babies | Sept 30 – Nov 18 2026
Temple Beth-El 3610 Dundee Rd., Northbrook, IL, United StatesSpend the morning with your 0-2-year-old as our littlest Broadway fans are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate story will be included to...