Events
Sunday School Try-a-Class
Looking 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...
Sunday School Try-a-Class
Looking 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...
jBaby Torah Tots | Jan 10 – March 7 2027
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...
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.
Journey to Build a Family
Zoom link to be providedJourney to Build a Family is a free monthly virtual drop-in for those navigating challenges in building or growing their families, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Email Andrea Jacobs for the Zoom link.
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...
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...
jBaby Music B’Yachad | Jan 14-March 4, 2027
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 Bim Bam Baking | Jan 15 – Feb 12 2027
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesJoin us to roll up your sleeves and get a little messy! Bim Bam Baby Baking is a twist of challah baking and Shabbat fun all rolled into one. Enjoy hands-on, developmentally appropriate challah making activities with your little one while connecting with other families. We will have a blast mixing, kneading and shaping dough...
jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2027
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!...