Events
JUF Young Families Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with JUF Young Families at the Chicago History Museum! Bring the whole family for a fun, hands‑on afternoon where history comes alive. Kids will meet actors portraying famous Jewish Americans from across time, explore the amazing Chicago History Museum, and enjoy interactive activities that spark curiosity and connection. It’s a...
jBaby & PJ Library| Parents Only Private Exhibit Tour| Downers Grove
Join us for an educational night out with other local parents. We will visit the Downers Grove Public Library for a private guided tour of the United States Holocaust Museum's Traveling Exhibition, "Americans and the Holocaust". For more information about the exhibition, please visit: https://www.ushmm.org/information/exhibitions/traveling-exhibitions/americans-and-the-holocaust. For more information, please reach out to Nicole, [email protected]
First Friends April 7- May 26
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesWelcome to First Friends, Keshet's program for families of infants 3-18 months 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 & PJ Library | Movers & Shakers at Bubbles | City
Bubbles Academy 1308 N Elston Ave Level 3, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome to Bubbles Academy and let your toddler get some wiggles out this spring with jBaby and PJ Library! Join us each Tuesday in May to come hangout and enjoy a coffee on us! Let your little one play out their energy just in time for lunch and a nap. Younger babies are also welcome...
RJD Excelsior AI Unlocked: Practical Applications & Expert Panel
Join us to hear from a dynamic panel of AI experts from our community who will explore how emerging technologies are reshaping business, creativity, and community life. Attendees will gain practical insights, real‑world examples, and forward‑looking perspectives from leaders working at the forefront of artificial intelligence. Connect with fellow community members and speakers before and...
Broadway Storytime | Wednesdays April 15- June 3 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....
Baby and Me
Gan Montessori 2904 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL, United StatesBaby & Me: A Music-Centric Meet Up for Tots Join other Jewish families for mornings filled with music, play, and connection. Designed for little ones ages 0–30 months, this warm...
Wiggles and Giggles | Horwich | April 16 – June 4, 2026
Bernard Horwich JCC 3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the JCC for this parent-child jBaby Class, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle...
Tikkun LIL YF Program & Dinner
Join us at the bottom of Mount Sinai as we celebrate Shavuot with our Young Families and Youth Communities! We’ll enjoy a traditional dairy dinner followed by an exploration of Torah through the five senses. Tikkun Lil Schedule (Thursday, 5/22) 5 – 5:30pm: Young Family Shavuot Service (0-5 year old families) 5:30 – 6pm: Family-friendly Shavuot dairy...
PJ Library | Shavuot Chocolate Making Class #1 | Palatine
Come celebrate Shavuot with PJ Library Ambassodors Leah and Lauren with a Chocolate Making Class at Morkes Chocolate. Registration includes make your own chocolate and cheese pizza meal. Please register 1 child and 1 adult. Due to room capacity, any additional adults will be asked to wait in the chocolate shop. For questions, please reach...
PJ Library | Shavuot Chocolate Making Class #2 | Palatine
Come celebrate Shavuot with PJ Library Ambassodors Leah and Lauren with a Chocolate Making Class at Morkes Chocolate. Registration includes make your own chocolate and cheese pizza meal. Please register 1 child and 1 adult. Due to room capacity, any additional adults will be asked to wait in the chocolate shop. For questions, please reach...
Baby & Me Yoga Class – 05/24/2026
Shir Hadash 200 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesYoga class will be from 10:00-10:45am and then Snacks & Schmooze from 10:45-11:00.