Events
Susman Tax Seminar 2026
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago invites you to attend the 54th Annual Louis Susman Memorial Tax Seminar featuring Dr. Gerry Beyer who will talk about AI & Estate Planning. This event will be held in-person with a streaming option.
jBaby Baby and Me | Oct 22 – Dec 3, 2026
Gan Montessori 2904 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL, United StatesBaby & Me: A Music-Centric Meet-Up for Tots. Join other Jewish families for six Thursday mornings filled with music, play, and connection. Designed for little ones ages 0–30 months, this warm, engaging program includes Jewish music and movement with Jamberry Music, challah braiding, sensory play, and delicious snacks, hot coffee, and fresh pastries. Moms, dads,...
jBaby Little Story Steppers | Nov 5 – Dec 17 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 November 5, 12,...
jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Nov. 5 -Dec. 17 | Deerfield
Rootz 7 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, United StatesPlease bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending time with you and your little one! Please come each week, or when it works for you! You only have to sign up once. The...
jBaby Music B’Yachad | Oct 8 – Dec 17, 2026
Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago 3210 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL, United StatesCome sing with me, mishpachati! There is something special about making music together! Join us for a joyful, interactive class where young children and their grown-ups will sing favorite songs, discover new ones, move, dance, play, and make music b’yachad, together. Music gives young children a powerful way to learn, communicate, and connect with the...
jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Nov. 5 – Dec. 17 | City
The Family Room Southport 3726 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending time with you and your little one! Please come each week, or when it works for you! You only have to sign up once. The...
Vanguard 11.12.26
Vanguard benefits the JUF Annual Campaign. A minimum contribution of $5,000 to the Jewish United Fund Annual Campaign is required to attend. To inspire future generations and to ensure the continuity of our tradition of tzedakah, we invite you to bring your young adult children (ages 16 – 39) as your guests. Dietary Laws observed. Featuring a conversation with International Superstar,...
Melton: Biblical Women—Emerging from the Margins through Midrash
300 Revere Drive 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL, United StatesHecktman Family JCCs of Chicago, in partnership with the Melton School, present this 10-week course led by Rabbi Marianne Novak. Participants will explore major female figures of the Bible. Through classic and modern midrashic commentary, we meet more than a dozen biblical heroines, gaining multiple perspectives on their lives, relationships, and choices, and understanding their...
Mapping Your Mishpacha: Navigating the Path to Parenthood
Building a Jewish family is a meaningful journey, but for many, the path to parenthood includes unexpected challenges, difficult decisions, and financial barriers. Join JUF, JCFS Chicago, and the Chicago Coalition for Family Building for an inspiring and informative webinar highlighting JUF's Path to Parenthood program and the ways our community is helping make family-building...
Shalom Sprouts
840 Vernon Ave 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL, United StatesA joyful caregiver-and-child program for little ones ages 20 months–4 years, Shalom Sprouts is a wonderful way to learn, play, and grow together! Each session will incorporate art, music, movement, stories, and hands-on exploration, with activities inspired by the changing seasons and Jewish holidays. Designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection, Shalom Sprouts gives children...
jBaby Bim Bam Baby | Nov 13 – Dec 18 2026
Temple Jeremiah 937 N Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesShabbat Shalom, Hey! Bim 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. We will use...
jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | Sept 18 – Nov 20, 2026
Chicago Jewish Day School 3730 N. California, Chicago, IL, United StatesCJDS is thrilled to partner with with jBaby Chicago for LEAP into Shabbat! LEAP (Learn Experience Appreciate and Play) into Shabbat is CJDS's tot Shabbat program where children ages 0-3 and their parents have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Shabbat. Each week your child will experience different activities and songs related to Shabbat!...