Events
jBaby Baby Beginnings | Nov 6 – Dec 11 2026
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesLooking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us at Anshe Emet for Baby Beginnings! In partnership with jBaby Chicago, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more. This session meets Fridays November 6, 13, 2026; November 20, 2026; December...
Shrektacular Shabbat
Join us for a Shrek-tacular evening of family fun, food, and fairy tale flair! In partnership with the Children’s Theatre Company, families will enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner followed by a lively showcase of musical performances inspired by everyone’s favorite ogre and his friends. The evening will also include themed activities and hands-on fun for...
jBaby Tot Shabbat
KAM Isaish Israel 5039 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us monthly on these Saturday mornings at KAMII to celebrate Shabbat and other holidays with songs, prayers, stories, dancing, and Shabbat-friendly activities. Please register so we know how many people to expect.
jBaby Kehillah Junior | Sept 26 – Nov 14 2026
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesKehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2.5 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat music, where children can sing, dance, and wiggle to their heart’s content. The class combines structured activities like snack time, circle time, and art with...
Chicago Chanukah Bazaar
Join us for one of Chicago’s largest Chanukah shopping events, bringing together 80+ incredible vendors from Chicago, New York, California and beyond — all in one place! Shop an amazing selection of fashion, jewelry, accessories, Judaica, gifts, home décor, beauty, food and more, while enjoying a fun day out with friends and family. Last year,...
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...
Sunday School Try-a-Class
Deerfield High School 1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesLooking for a way for your child to connect with Jewish culture, holidays, history, values, community, and identity — but not sure a traditional synagogue or Sunday School feels right for your family? At Kol Hadash, children build Jewish identity through stories, traditions, questions, and hands-on learning — in a warm, welcoming, inclusive place where...
CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM – 2026
Congregational Event- Speaker: Emily Briskman
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!...
Broadway & Me Monthly Class
Joliet Jewish Congregation 250 N. Midland Ave, Joliet, IL, United StatesBROADWAY & ME - Ages 1-5 Classes are once a month 10-11am. In each class, we are introduced to Broadway Musicals. The unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that are designed to support your little one's physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. No charge to families participating. If interested, please call...
Bagels and Bubbles
Join Chicago Sinai Congregation and JCC Chicago for a morning that’s bursting with fun! Bring your little ones (ages 0-5) for a bubbly adventure filled with popping, playing and exploring. From bubble magic to big giggles, every moment helps kids build coordination, spark curiosity, and explore through play – plus, enjoy bagels and time to...
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 Fit City Kids. This session is hosted by Chabad of Lincoln Square and meets October 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, & 22.