Events
Broadway & Me Monthly Class
Joliet Jewish Congregation 250 N. Midland Ave, Joliet, IL, United StatesBROADWAY & ME - Ages 1-5 Classes are once a month 10-11am. In each class, we are introduced to Broadway Musicals. The unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that are designed to support your little one's physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. No charge to families participating. If interested, please call...
Fall in Love with Apachi
Enjoy bubbles, balloon animals, wacky relays, temporary tattoos, sand art, fall-inspired crafts, and more while spending time with friends and connecting with other ‘Z’ Frank Apachi families.
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 | Parents Only Book Club| City
Join us for another rendition of the city parents only book club, where we gather over comfort food to talk about books, parenting, and anything else on our minds! We will be reading the Love Elixer of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman for this meeting. All are welcome (even if you didn’t finish the...
RJD The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program: Blooms for Bibas
Join JUF Russian-speaking Jewish Division, JCC Chicago, and Holocaust Community Services CJE SeniorLife, for The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program – Blooms for Bibas. For the past 4 years, we have planted daffodils to honor the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust. Last fall, we expanded to Lake County JCC and planted Blooms for...
Memory Café
The Chicago Public Library Lincoln Belmont Branch 1659 W. Melrose St., Chicago, ILJoin us for our monthly welcoming, in-person Memory Café! Memory Cafés are stigma-free social gatherings where people living with cognitive change and their care partners can meet others, enjoy time together, and participate in low-pressure, meaningful activities. Sessions may include art, music, storytelling, pet therapy, and more! Registration required, free Light snacks provided Program is...
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,...
Social Skills Classes
Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesLooking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children ages 5-7 and 8-10 years. •Social...
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 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...
Celebrate CJE
The power of community changes lives. On October 13, 2026, friends, supporters, and community leaders will come together for Celebrate CJE 2026, an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting vital programs and services for older adults and those who care for them. Enjoy a cocktail reception, small plates by Zelda’s Catering, an inspiring program, and a...
Heroes We Deserve
Hit the ground running with Jewish National Fund-USA! This inspiring community event will feature athlete and content creator Yoel Levy, also known as The Jewish Fitness Coach and the Batman Marathon Runner. Through exercise, storytelling, and Jewish pride, Yoel has inspired millions around the world by running races dressed as Batman in tribute to Shiri,...