Events
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 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...
The Care Collective: A Social Hour for Family Caregivers
Evanston Public Library Main Branch 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL, United StatesJoin the CJE Cognitive Services Team for The Care Collective, a bi-monthly social and support hour created especially for care partners of people living with dementia. This welcoming, peer-facilitated gathering provides a relaxed space for conversation, connection, and community. Share your experiences, explore challenges, and exchange encouragement over coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Whether you’re...
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 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...
Solo Aging Together
A support group for older adults who find themselves aging alone. While aging alone comes with certain challenges, evidence also suggests that there is hope. Feeling connected with others can improve physical, emotional, and mental health. This support group offers a space for solo agers to join together to discuss openly their experiences with aging...
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!...
jBaby Shabbat Shirah | Jan 15 – Feb 12 2027
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School for the opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers in the community. Sing, dance, play, and enjoy Shabbat traditions and songs with your child. This class is best for kids ages 6-24 months, but babies are welcome. This session meets Fridays January 15, 22, 29, February 5, &...
jBaby Baby Beginnings | Jan 22 – Feb 26 2027
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 January 22, 29, February 5, 19, & 26,...