Events
jBaby Tots, Toys, and Tales
Temple Beth Israel 3601 W Dempster St, Skokie, IL, United StatesJoin early childhood educator Laura Finkel, 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 Toys, Tots and Tails – an interactive parent/tot class that focuses on a Jewish storybook brought to life with through play, art and movement....
jBaby Babyccino
Itsy-Bitsy Play Space 4210 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBabyccino with Chabad of Lincoln Square is a Pop-Up Playspace to Nurture Community Join local Jewish moms + tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some beautiful core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
Babka & BRCA: Exploring the Genetic Links to Cancer
Join the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics for babka and an engaging discussion on hereditary cancer in the Jewish community. Together with the Sarnoff Center’s Genetic Counselor Scott M. Weissman and Makom Solel’s Director of Lifelong Learning, Vanessa Ehrlich, we’ll explore what hereditary cancer syndromes are, why they matter (especially in Jewish...
Baby Ccino @ Chabad Northbrook
A monthly Mommy & Me playdate with a Jewish twist. Join our first session on March 22 Coffee + breakfast for moms. Music, movement + sensory play for babies. Sundays at 10:30am agers 0-3 Bring a friend, or come ready to meet your parent community
Movie Series: Eleanor the Great
FREE EVENT In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories...
jBaby & PJ Library| City Parent Book Club| City
Join our city parent only book club! This month we will be reading Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer. If your New Year’s resolution is to read more, create more community, and/or have bucket filling conversations, then this is the book club for you! All are welcome (even if you don’t finish the book). We...
Community Building Day
Join CJE Metro and the CALM Foundation and Rescue for a meaningful, hands‑on volunteer experience connecting older adults from the community with residents of The SelfHelp Home! Together, we’ll assemble small, temporary shelters that help protect street cats across the city. Inspired by the Jewish value of compassion for animals (tz’ar ba’alei chayim), participants will...
Social Skills Games Club
Looking for a fun way to practice Executive Function skills with peers? Do you like games?! Join our occupational therapist, in an interactive class to help develop social and executive...
Jamberry Music
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue 1224 Dempster St, Evanston, IL, United StatesJoin us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend, and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old, and siblings are welcome to...
Step Into Their World
Are you caring for someone living with dementia? Discover Dementia Reality Our innovative program utilizes advanced virtual reality (VR) technology to immerse you in the experience of living with dementia. This unique approach allows you to: Experience firsthand what it’s like to live with dementia, fostering a greater connection with your loved one. Learn essential...
Aging Together
A support group for older adults who find themselves aging alone. While aging alone comes with certain challenges, evidence also suggests that there is hope. Feeling connected with others can improve physical, emotional, and mental health. This support group offers a space for solo agers to join together to discuss openly their experiences with aging...
You’re Not Alone: Men Navigating Divorce
This 90-minute virtual program is a supportive space for men to discuss topics related to divorce and build connections with other men who are navigating any stage of this process. This event is free and open to the public. After registering, a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event. If you have...