Events
jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | Sept 18 – Nov 20, 2026
CJDS 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!...
Shalom Sprouts
840 Vernon Ave 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL, United StatesA joyful caregiver-and-child program for little ones ages 20 months–4 years, Shalom Sprouts is a wonderful way to learn, play, and grow together! Each session will incorporate art, music, movement, stories, and hands-on exploration, with activities inspired by the changing seasons and Jewish holidays. Designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection, Shalom Sprouts gives children...
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...
Melton: Biblical Women—Emerging from the Margins through Midrash
300 Revere Drive 300 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL, United StatesHecktman Family JCCs of Chicago, in partnership with the Melton School, present this 10-week course led by Rabbi Marianne Novak. Participants will explore major female figures of the Bible. Through classic and modern midrashic commentary, we meet more than a dozen biblical heroines, gaining multiple perspectives on their lives, relationships, and choices, and understanding their...
Shalom Sprouts
840 Vernon Ave 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL, United StatesA joyful caregiver-and-child program for little ones ages 20 months–4 years, Shalom Sprouts is a wonderful way to learn, play, and grow together! Each session will incorporate art, music, movement, stories, and hands-on exploration, with activities inspired by the changing seasons and Jewish holidays. Designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection, Shalom Sprouts gives children...
Celebrate CJE
The power of community changes lives. On October 13, 2026, friends, supporters, and community leaders will come together for Celebrate CJE 2026, an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting vital programs and services for older adults and those who care for them. Enjoy a cocktail reception, small plates by Zelda’s Catering, an inspiring program, and a...
Heroes We Deserve
Hit the ground running with Jewish National Fund-USA! This inspiring community event will feature athlete and content creator Yoel Levy, also known as The Jewish Fitness Coach and the Batman Marathon Runner. Through exercise, storytelling, and Jewish pride, Yoel has inspired millions around the world by running races dressed as Batman in tribute to Shiri,...
Fall LEADS 2026 Session 3
Jewish United Fund Location to be Determined, Chicago, IL, United StatesFall LEADS 2026 Session 3
jBaby Connecting the Expecting | Oct 13 – Nov 6 2026
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...
SENSE-ational Celebrations
Am Shalom 840 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL, United StatesOne of the ways toddlers learn about the world around them is by exploring with their senses. Join us for an immersive experience where you and your little one will: Discover the sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes of our Jewish festivals Engage in interactive play designed to stimulate all five senses Leave with ideas...
jBaby Broadway Storytime Movers and Shakers | Sept 30 – Nov 18 2026
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....
Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!
1015 Howard Street, Adult Day Services 1015 Howard Street, Adult Day Services, Evanston, Illinois, United StatesTake CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Join us for a 6-week course in order to incorporate practices that support your cognitive health and take CHARGE of your...