Events
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 they...
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...
jBaby Tiny Tastings | Jan 10 2027
Shir Hadash 200 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesTiny Tastings of Tradition Introduce your little one to the joys of Jewish tradition through food! Join Chef Micah Siva for a fun, hands-on cooking experience where families will mix, stir, taste, and create simple recipes inspired by Jewish holidays, values, and traditions. Designed for young children and their grown-ups, each class encourages sensory exploration,...
jBaby Mini Mensches | Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
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 December 20, 27, 2026, January 3, 10, 17, & 24.
jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom | Jan 10- March 7, 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 Jewish tunes, culture, and values. Parents gain valuable musical tools to help their children ages 0-4 reach their developmental milestones, led by Kindermusik Northshore studio...
jBaby & PJ Library | Noshing with Neighbors | Evanston
Come connect with other Jewish families in Evanston. Join PJ Library and jBaby for a chance to meet new friends, catch up with familiar faces, and enjoy some time together. We’ll provide the pizza, and beer will be available for purchase. Bring the kids, come color, and hang out. We can’t wait to bring Evanston’s...
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 together, and participate in low-pressure, meaningful activities. Sessions may include art, music, storytelling, pet therapy, and more! Registration required, free Light snacks provided Program is...
jBaby Baby Cafe | Jan 5 – Jan 26 2027
Join us on Tuesday morning with your little ones (Ages 0-3yrs) at Baby Cafe! Connect over coffee and form lasting friendships while your child explores and enjoys an enriching Jewish play experience. Each session features music and movement, sensory play, and a creative take home craft, all with a joyful Jewish twist! This sessions meets...
jBaby Big Stories for Little Mensches | Jan 5- Feb 23, 2027
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...
Linkages Support Group
For older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Learn to navigate aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with...
jBaby Connecting the Expecting | Jan 12 – Feb 5 2027
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 | Jan 6 – Mar 10 2027
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...