Events
RJD jBaby Musical Movement – Suburbs Fall 2026
The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook) 475 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesRussian-speaking Jewish parents with babies and toddlers ages 0-36 month are invited to join a series of 4 classes for an interactive musical movement experience with Chicago’s premier theater education...
Wisdom of the Inner Life – A Day of Learning with Silverstein Base Chicago
Join the rabbis of Silverstein Base Chicago for a day of learning together and celebrating our community. Doors open at 9:30am; learning and celebration will begin at 10am. Catered lunch, snacks and coffee are included.
jBaby Mini Mensches | Oct 18 – Nov 22, 2026
Fit City Kids 2540 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesMini Mensches is a fun class for little ones ages 0–5, exploring Jewish values, music, and play. Coffee, connection, and community for grown-ups. Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM at...
Family Education: Commandments or Commitments? Being Good and Doing Good
Even small contributions can make a big difference when we work together. Join us to explore the meaning of “tzedakah” (charity, righteousness) in Jewish tradition, to decorate your own family tzedakah box, and to explore the challenges and possibilities of philanthropy. Don’t forget to bring some “change for change” – all those coins will add...
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...
Add a Little Spice to Your Life – Havdalah Spice Box Pottery Making
Sol Art Solutions 81 N. Chicago St, Suite 406, Joliet, IL, United StatesThe Joliet Jewish Congregation will be hosting a two-part pottery event! Participants will each make their own pottery Havdalah spice box. The first session will be the actual creation of...
Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event
Join us to support Response for Teens. For event details, registration and sponsorship opportunities go to JCFS.org/TunedIn. This year's event will celebrate the lasting impact of the Response Advisory Council (RAC) while honoring the legacy of Larry Dobkin, whose vision helped establish Response as a trusted resource for teens and families. Event Co-chairs: Gail Rubin Dallas...
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...
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....
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...
jBaby Baby Cafe | Oct 20- Nov 10 2026
Chabad of Hinsdale, address provided upon registrationJoin us on Tuesday mornings with your little ones (Ages 0-3yrs) at Baby Cafe! Connect over coffee and form lasting friendships while your child explores an enriching Jewish play experience....
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...