Events
Broadway Storytime | Wednesdays April 15- June 3 2026
Spend 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 Third Shabbat April
Congregation Rodfei Zedek 5200 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, ILCongregation Rodfei Zedek is excited to offer an exclusive, interactive musical Shabbat experience co-led by Children’s Musician Sarah Jayne Parker and Marsha’s Music, which has offered the Music Together curriculum in Hyde Park for over 20 years. jBaby Third Shabbat offers children and caregivers the chance to enjoy Shabbat by singing songs, learning about music...
David Ben Gurion – Fulfilling Our Dreams – Israel Independence Day
Explore the unique character and leadership of Israel's founding father. Learn how his vision shaped a nation as we travel through key moments in his life. Join us in celebrating Israel's Independence Day through the inspiring story of the man who made it possible. Event website: https://ran-ben-gurion.netlify.app/ About the speaker: Ran Tzabar Ran is a...
Torah Tots Sunday Morning
It's truly rewarding to provide our youngest children with enriching Jewish experiences! Join us to connect with our traditions, build community, and make new friends who share similar values. Our programming includes engaging activities like crafts, play, song, Havdalah, and child-friendly food, often tied to upcoming Jewish holidays.
jBaby Tots, Toys, and Tales
Temple Beth Israel 3601 W Dempster St, Skokie, IL, United StatesJoin early childhood educator Laura Finkel, 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 Toys, Tots and Tails – an interactive parent/tot class that focuses on a Jewish storybook brought to life with through play, art and movement....
Grandparent & Me: Bingo, Cookies & Big Smiles
Grandparents and students are invited to come together for a morning of cookie decorating* and bingo. This grandparent & me program is all about spending quality time, sharing laughs, and making memories. Perfect for children ages 3–10. *gf/df cookie decorating available upon request.
Baby & Me Yoga Class – 04/19/2026
Shir Hadash 200 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesYoga class will be from 10:00-10:45am and then Snacks & Schmooze from 10:45-11:00.
RJD jBaby Mindful Minis Yoga Series
The Goddard School of Deerfield (Northbrook) 475 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL, United StatesGrab your yoga mat and join your little one in this unique mindful class. We will explore yoga poses that you and your little one can practice together, and introduce mindful movement that will help your kiddos get their wiggles out, and help you de-stress. This is for babies in the age range of 0-36...
Kindermusik at Or Shalom
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...
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois in person meeting
Breaking Brick Walls Together” will be the focus of the Sunday, April 19, 2026, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois in person meeting at Temple Beth-El, 3610 Dundee Road, Northbrook, Illinois. Bring your successes as well as your brick walls. Be ready to help your fellow genealogists with your positive experiences and ideas, while asking questions...
The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program – Blooms for Bibas
Join JUF Russian-speaking Jewish Division, JCC Chicago, and Holocaust Community Services CJE SeniorLife for The Daffodil Memorial Garden Program – Blooms for Bibas. With the help of our communities, the daffodils were planted last September in the new Lake County JCC garden, dedicated to the children who perished in the Holocaust and to those who...
Blue and White Block Party
Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut at our Blue and White Block Party with an interactive, station-based afternoon of family-friendly fun at the Lake County JCC! As families arrive, children will receive a “passport” and collect stamps as they explore hands-on activity stations featuring movement challenges, sand art, planting, and Israeli-inspired music and market-style experiences. Together, we’ll dedicate...