Events
JUF Teens Summer Portland Service Trip
Join JUF Teens on a 3-4 day service trip in Portland, Oregon. This trip combines meaningful direct service with fun and exploring a new place. When- It will be a 3-4 night trip during the week of June 8-11. Exact dates pending flight confirmation. Cost: Early bird is $1400 through March 15. Regular is $1500....
Bubbe, Zayde and Me!
Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesTired of hearing the B word? … “I’m Bored!” Looking for new and creative activity ideas to use at home this summer? Come play and explore our therapy spaces with Integrated Pediatric Therapies! Our occupational therapist will be available to offer creative play ideas for any space and answer questions about our program. All caregivers...
jBaby, Summer Infant Playgroup | Deerfield| June 11 – July 30
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...
jBaby, Summer Infant Playgroup | City| June 11 – July 30
Family Room 3229 N Broadway St, 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...
Fine Motor Friends
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesThis fun and engaging summer class for children ages 5–7 years will target fine motor strength, hand coordination, visual motor integration, and dexterity skills through play-based sensory-motor activities, crafts, games, and obstacle courses. Activities are designed by our occupational therapist to support the foundational skills needed for improved handwriting, classroom participation, self-care independence, and overall...
IsraelNow Parlor Meeting
Parlor meeting hosted by a recent IsraelNow parent, Sarah Salomon! Her daughter Yael was a participant on our February trip this year!
jBaby Chicago Bim Bam Baby | June 5- July 10
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesBim 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...
jBaby and PJ Library | Scoops for Shabbat | Evanston
Ready to bring in Shabbat with a cool treat this summer? Join us! We’ll meet at Hartigans for ice cream ( kids ice cream on us! 🍦) and enjoy a relaxed time together before Shabbat.
RSJ Shabbat
Join YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago for RSJ (Russian-Speaking Jews) Shabbat dinner at Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop. Enjoy delicious food and meet new people! Address and details will...
jBaby & PJ Library | Farmer’s Market Family Meetups| Deerfield
Jewett Park 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield, IL, United StatesCome to the Deerfield Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings in June to meet other jBaby and PJ Library families! Information about a meeting spot near the Jewett Park playground will be sent out in advance. Some light snacks will be provided. Playdates are 6/13, 6/20, & 6/27.
PJ Library| Create a Kiddush Cup| Wheaton
Elevate your Jewish holiday celebrations with a hand-painted Kiddush cup. Your child(ren!) are invited to paint a beautiful ceramic Kiddush cup, which will be kiln fired at Whim Studios. This program is best for kids ages 3 and up. Registration is required. For more information please reach out to [email protected]
RJD jBaby Musical Movement – SUBURBS Summer 2026
The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook) 475 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesRussian-speaking Jewish parents with babies and toddlers ages 0-36 months are invited to join a series of 2 classes for an interactive musical movement experience with Chicago’s premier theater education company “Stages.” Bring your little one and enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical class developed by theater and early education professionals, and greatly enjoyed by even the...