Events
jBaby Third Shabbat
Congregation Rodfei Zedek 5200 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL, United StatesCelebrate Shabbat as a family with a musical, whimsical Shabbat morning experience for kids led by children's entertainer Sarah Jayne Parker! Stay after the service to enjoy Kiddush lunch in community. This class meets on: Nov 21, Dec 19, 2026, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, & May 15, 2027.
RJD Chanukah Experience
Get ready for Chanukah with a fun hands-on family experience! Parents and children will explore holiday traditions through three interactive activities: 1. Chanukah Decorations: Create festive Chanukah garlands from recycled household materials to decorate your home. 2. Chanukah Cookie: Make, shape and decorate Chanukah-themed cookies and learn a tradition you can continue at home year...
jBaby Broadway & Me | Aug 30 – Jun 13 2026-2027
Congregation Beth Judea 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL, United StatesEach 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...
jBaby Torah Tots | Oct 11 – Dec 6 2026
Temple Beth Israel 3601 W Dempster St, Skokie, IL, United StatesJoin early childhood educator Abbey Weiss, for Sunday morning fun and learning this Fall. Temple Beth Israel in Skokie, is excited to welcome families with young children in our community to Torah Tots – an interactive parent/tot class that focuses on Jewish customs and celebrations brought to life through stories, art and sensory play. Each...
Sunday School Try-a-Class
Deerfield High School 1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesLooking for a way for your child to connect with Jewish culture, holidays, history, values, community, and identity — but not sure a traditional synagogue or Sunday School feels right for your family?At Kol Hadash, children build Jewish identity through stories, traditions, questions, and hands-on learning — in a warm, welcoming, inclusive place where they...
jBaby Music for Menschkins | Oct 4 – Nov 22 2026
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesIn each of these interactive 45-minute classes, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. We will use a combination of nursery rhymes, folk songs and traditional Jewish songs as we come together to instill a love of music!...
jBaby Tiny Tastings | Nov 22 2026
Shir Hadash 200 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesTiny Tastings of Tradition Introduce your little one to the joys of Jewish tradition through food! Join Chef Micah Siva for a fun, hands-on cooking experience where families will mix, stir, taste, and create simple recipes inspired by Jewish holidays, values, and traditions. Designed for young children and their grown-ups, each class encourages sensory exploration,...
RJD jBaby Musical Movement – Suburbs Fall 2026
The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook) 475 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesRussian-speaking Jewish parents with babies and toddlers ages 0-36 month are invited to join a series of 4 classes for an interactive musical movement experience with Chicago’s premier theater education company “Stages”. Bring your little one and enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical class developed by theater and early education professionals and greatly enjoyed by even the...
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 Fit City Kids. This session is hosted by Chabad of Lincoln Square and meets October 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, & 22.
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...
Suburbs Sip & Social
Join us in Deerfield for a morning of coffee, conversation, and connection! Stop by Panera between 11:00am-1:00pm for an afternoon of sipping and socializing with other young adults. This event is for young adults ages 22-39. If you are not 22-39 years old, please email [email protected] to learn about opportunities that may be right for...
Improve Your Balance
Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesJoin us for a fun, lively, and valuable series of exercise classes! This series of classes will incorporate a variety of exercises including balance, coordination, bodyweight, strength, mobility, and flexibility. They are designed to help prevent falls, improve balance, and increase the ability to navigate surroundings. You can attend classes individually or the entire series,...