Events
YLD Summer Kickoff Bash
Summertime Chicago is officially here! Come celebrate with YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago at our Summer Kickoff Bash at Base Logan Square. Our outdoor bash will feature drinks, snacks, and schmoozing as we launch into the best time of year. This event is for young adults ages 22-39. If you are not 22-39 years old,...
jBaby Chicago Bim Bam Baby | June 5- July 10
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesBim Bam Baby is a fun and energetic music class for tots and their parents or caregivers, with a few Jewish songs in the mix for some added fun. Enjoy lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents. Fridays 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM...
Insights on Aging: Navigating Hospitalizations, E.R. Visits and the Doctor/Patient Relationship
Dr. Heather Johnston will share successful strategies for navigating medical systems and health provider relationships, including trips to the E.R. and the hospital discharge process. Dr. Johnston has been on both sides of the bed, as both a patient and a doctor. In college, she was diagnosed with stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and then went...
Dig In! Gardening Day Camp
3050 Woodridge LnLed by beloved early childhood teacher and experienced gardener, Liz Zetley, children and caregivers will cultivate their sense of wonder and a love of the natural world in this interactive class for the whole family! Through sensory-rich, hands-on activities around the garden and grounds of the ‘Z’ Frank Apachi campus, families can connect with one...
jBaby & PJ Library | Farmer’s Market Family Meetups| Deerfield
Jewett Park 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield, IL, United StatesCome to the Deerfield Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings in June to meet other jBaby and PJ Library families! Information about a meeting spot near the Jewett Park playground will be sent out in advance. Some light snacks will be provided. Playdates are 6/13, 6/20, & 6/27.
Splash Shabbat!
Make a splash with Splash Shabbat at Congregation B’nai Tikvah! Join us for a fun-filled Shabbat morning featuring water play, bubbles, sprinklers, and plenty of time to cool off and play with friends. We’ll gather for a short, family-friendly prayer experience in the shade before enjoying a relaxed lunch together. Come dressed to get wet...
Association of Jewish Libraries Conference 2026: Cooler by the Lake
The 2026 Association of Jewish Libraries Conference will be held at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston in Evanston, Illinois, June 22–24. The conference will provide a wide range of sessions for library professionals working in academic and research institutions, archives, synagogues, day schools, and Jewish community centers, as well as public libraries serving Jewish communities. Our diverse group of more...
jBaby & PJ Library | Scoot & Sip | Skokie
Join us for a fun, easy morning at Old Orchard—coffee for the grown-ups, scooters for the kids, and a little strolling together in between! We’ll meet at Blue Bottle Coffee for a cozy coffee on us, then head out for a scooter ride around the mall paths at Westfield Old Orchard. We’ll wrap up at...
On My Own Camp
Bernard Weinger JCCJoin us for a fun-filled summer with our On My Own camp at the Bernard Weinger JCC. Your children will enjoy fun in the sun with art activities, songs, outdoor water play, a weekly Shabbat celebration, and more! 8-week Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday summer camp for preschoolers ages 2-3 | 9:45-11:45 am Campers can stay...
Social Superheroes
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLooking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our...
Birth-12 Months Parent Class
Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a warm, supportive parent class designed to nurture your baby’s early development – and your confidence as a caregiver. Co-led by a Virginia Frank Child Development Center early childhood Family Therapist and an Integrated Pediatric Therapies Speech-Language Pathologist, this gathering offers a unique blend of emotional, relational, and developmental guidance during your...
The Hidden Story of Nuremberg
CJE's My Go-To Place Lakeview Invites You to The Hidden Story of Nuremberg What if your father left you the keys to one of history’s most defining moments? That’s the question Laurie Pasler confronted after inheriting her dad’s hidden World War II memorabilia from his service at the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials. An award-winning creative...