Events
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
jBaby Connecting the Expecting | Oct 13 – Nov 6 2026
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you expecting your first child in the coming year? Join Anshe Emet and jBaby Chicago's Connecting the Expecting program to build community with other first-time parents as you prepare to welcome your growing family. Meet other expectant parents at a similar stage of life to connect, share resources, and discuss the joys and challenges...
jBaby Broadway Storytime Movers and Shakers | Sept 30 – Nov 18 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. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate story will be included to...
jBaby Broadway Storytime Babies | Sept 30 – Nov 18 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. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate story will be included to...
jBaby & PJ Library | Sleeping Soundly | Virtual
Have questions about your baby and/or toddler’s sleep? Who doesn’t! Join Alanna from Big Picture Sleep for a Q&A to help answer all your sleep questions, concerns, and “wait what’s?”.
jBaby Little Story Steppers | Sept 3 – Oct 29 2026
Congregation BJBE Early Childhood at the Chava Center 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield, IL, United StatesA class designed to help toddlers and their grown-ups discover the magic of books! Interactive Storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, movement, and felt-board activities that bring the story to life. Each week we will explore a new book through hands-on, age-appropriate learning stations that encourage curiosity, creativity, and connection. This session meets Thursday September 3, 10,...
jBaby New Parents Connect | Oct 8 – Nov 12 2026
Sinai Preschool 15 W. Delaware Pl., Chicago, IL, United StatesWelcoming your first baby is exciting—and full of questions! Join other first-time parents with babies ages 0–9 months for conversation, support, and connection in a warm, welcoming environment. Each session explores topics that matter most to new families, such as sleep, infant massage, child development, changing family relationships, and more. Discussions are guided by your...