Baby Beginnings
Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Baby Beginnings is geared for babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, postpartum health, Jewish life with baby, and more!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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jBaby Fall/Winter Infant (0-6 months) Playgroup| Thursday, 10am-11:30pm| Prenatal Fit
Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:30 AM
Please bring your new jBaby and join us for a weekly playgroup! Infant, (0-6 months) playgroup meets weekly on Thursday mornings at Prenatal Fit in Lincoln Park. Come have fun, schmooze and meet new jbaby families too!
Infant Playgroup is free of charge, but please register so we know you're coming.
This is a drop in playgroup. We would love to see you each week, but understand if you are not able to attend each session. Please come when it works for you and your jBaby! You only need to register one time, not each week.
Playgroup meets each Thursday from Sept. 5rd through Dec. 19
Location:
Prenatal Fit
1937 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Tiny Tots Busy Brain
Friday, December 6, 2024 9:30 AM - Friday, January 24, 2025 10:15 AM
Come join Mrs. Andi to sense and explore the world through experiential learning. Get ready to dive into a new theme each week corresponding with the Jewish calendar. You and your child will explore together with new friends.
Let's get busy!
Class meets on: Dec. 6, 13, 20 and Jan, 10, 17, 24
Location:
Congregation Or Shalom
21 West Hawthorn Parkway
Vernon Hills IL, 60061
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Tot Time at Shoresh
Friday, December 6, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for the best Shabbat vibes of the month! KAM Isaiah Israel's Tot Time is a play-based Jewish learning experience for children 4 and under, along with their caregivers. Enjoy community candle lighting and blessings with our school-age families, and kick off your Friday night with a touch of love and connection.
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
5039 South Greenwood
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Kehillah Junior
Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:30 AM - Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:45 AM
Kehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat music, where children can sing, dance, and wiggle to their hearts' content. The class combines structured activities like snack time, circle time, and art with ample opportunities for free play in our beautiful early childhood classroom. Families can socialize and build connections during the session. Throughout the course, special guest stars, including JRC’s clergy, a professional storyteller, a puppeteer, an artist, and a beloved preschool teacher, will share their unique talents, creating a rich and varied experience for all.
This class will meet December 7, 14, 21, January 11, 18, 25, February 1, & 8.
Location:
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge Avenue
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Broadway & Me with Stages Chicago
Sunday, December 8, 2024 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
(Recurring Monthly on the Second Sunday of every month between 9/8/2024 - 5/11/2025)
Each class, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.
Location:
Congregation Beth Judea
5304 RFD
Long Grove IL, 60047
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Sensory Celebrations
Sunday, December 8, 2024 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Experience the Jewish holidays and seasons with sensory, tactile activities. Engage in art, music, stories, and free play. A challah snack will be served. Best for children ages 12 months and older along with their favorite adult! Families are welcome to stay from 10-10:30 for our Family School music and service.
Location:
Congregation Sukkat Shalom
1001 Central Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Adult & Tot Make ‘n Take: Hanukkah Menorah and Handmade Card
Sunday, December 8, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Introduce your young child to secular celebrations of Jewish holidays through songs, stories and hands-on activities.
Children age 3-6 years with their grown-up join Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation with Rabbi Adam Chalom for holiday stories, songs, crafts and fun! Each child will decorate their own special object - something different for each holiday - to take home. We will have a holiday-themed snack, too. There is time for adults to schmooze (chat) and connect with other parents with young children.
Location:
Our Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
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Adult & Tot Make ‘n Take: Hanukkah Menorah and Handmade Card
Sunday, December 8, 2024 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Introduce your young child to secular celebrations of Jewish holidays through songs, stories and hands-on activities.
Children age 3-6 years with their grown-up join Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation with Rabbi Adam Chalom for holiday stories, songs, crafts and fun! Each child will decorate their own special object - something different for each holiday - to take home. We will have a holiday-themed snack, too. There is time for adults to schmooze (chat) and connect with other parents with young children.
Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation provides a comfortable home for individuals and families who identify as Culturally Jewish, Just Jewish, Jew-ish, Jewish and . . . , Half-Jewish, Interfaith, Jews by Choice, Multicultural, Not Religious, Secular, Humanistic, Atheist, and Agnostic. No prior knowledge or Jewish literacy is needed; come as you are!
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Register Online
jBaby & PJ Library| Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah New to 2 Family Art| Northshore
Sunday, December 8, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Make your home extra bright this Hanukkah by displaying masterpieces created by your little artists. This jBaby New to Two art class, designed by Melissa Gluskin from Find Your Niche, will offer age-appropriate projects for your first born and their younger sibling(s). Each family will bring home a keepsake menorah, share in a Hanukkah story, and explore sensory play stations. Join us for some festive fun at the brand new kaleidoscope HeaART in downtown Highland Park. We cannot wait to create with your families in a real art studio!
Note: Registration is $18 per child children 6 months and up. Children under 6M are welcome to explore art at no charge.
Location:
kaleidoscope heART
599 Central Avenue
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Movement & Sound
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:30 AM - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:15 AM
Join other tots and caregivers to sing, move and dance!! We will explore our senses, large motor skills and language development through games, music and dance. Come get your energy out, play and build socialization skills together!
Location:
Congregation Beth Judea
5304 RFD
Long Grove IL, 60047
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Baby Beginnings is geared for babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, postpartum health, Jewish life with baby, and more!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
jBaby & PJ Library| Parents Only: Mahjong and Mingle | West Suburbs
Thursday, December 12, 2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to learn to play Mahjong? Now is the time! Please join us to learn from the best, Mahjong extraordinaire, Anne Elyse. Anne will teach us everything we need to know about how to play. No experience is necessary. Light snacks will be served. Just bring yourself and get ready for a night of learning and fun with friends.
Location:
Pile Bookstore
7117B W Roosevelt Rd.
Berwyn IL, 60402
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Bim Bam Baby
Friday, December 13, 2024 9:45 AM - Friday, January 24, 2025 10:30 AM
Bim 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 lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents.
Location:
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd.
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Chicago Kids Chanukah Party at Bubbles Academy
Saturday, December 14, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Get ready for a Chanukah celebration with jBaby and the Bubbles Academy team with music, games, art, and snacks!
Ms. Amelia from Bubbles will lead an interactive concert for the whole family - get ready to dance! Then, run and jump in open play, and join the jBaby team in learning to play dreidel. We'll also have a Chanukah-themed art project, and yummy treats for the holiday.
Advance registration required
Up to 2 adults may accompany each registered child.
Location:
Bubbles Academy Chicago
2184 N Elston Ave.
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Chanukah Havdalah at the Lake County JCC
Saturday, December 14, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Kick-off the Chanukah season with an epic Chanukah Havdalah pizza party!
Say goodbye to Shabbat and hello to Chanukah with PJ Library, JCC Chicago, and Congregations Beth Am, Beth Judea, Or Shalom, and Shir Hadash at our kid-friendly Havdalah bash at the Lake County JCC! Get ready for a cozy evening filled with a sufganiyot food truck, live Chanukah tunes, crafts, and a delicious pizza party—all while rocking your favorite jammies!
Location:
Lake County JCC
23280 N Old McHenry Rd
Lake Zurich IL, 60047
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Sensory Celebrations
Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Experience the Jewish holidays and seasons with sensory, tactile activities. Engage in art, music, stories, and free play. A challah snack will be served. Best for children ages 12 months and older along with their favorite adult! Families are welcome to stay from 10-10:30 for our Family School music and service.
Location:
Congregation Sukkat Shalom
1001 Central Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Torah Tots
Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
We are very excited to welcome new and returning families to our Torah Tots program!
Join us on 7 Sunday mornings for an hour of fun, storytelling, and crafts designed specifically for children four years old and younger with at least one of their adults. The program will include Havdalah. We will offer special programs for Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu Bishevat and Passover.
Location:
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Hanukkah Family Celebration & Lunch
Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring your family’s menorah for our Menorah Show & Tell! Rabbi Adam Chalom leads us in part of the Hanukkah service, and we'll sing songs with our guitarist. Student activities include the popular candle-making and also making your own menorah! Adults and children will get to know each other with our Experience Bingo game!
Enjoy a Hanukkah lunch together, including: challah, chicken, macaroni and cheese, latkes with applesauce and sour cream, salad, fruit, and chocolate gelt. We'll also have samosas and churros for extra dishes with oil following the Hanukkah tradition! Hanukkah service booklets will be available for home use.
The Kol Hadash Values in Action Committee is collecting gifts for children in need by participating in the Community Alternatives Unlimited holiday giveaway program.
Location:
Our Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 Waukegan Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Register Online
JUF Young Families Celebrates Chanukah with Bubbe and Zayde
Sunday, December 15, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bubbe and Zayde cordially invite you to their hilarious Chanukah party!
Join JUF Young Families and Malarkey Comedy (home of ComedySportz) for an interactive, festive, and SILLY Chanukah improv show, just for kiddos and their grown-ups! We’ll nosh, kibbitz, sing, dance, and laugh together to kick-off the Chanukah season.
Location:
Malarkey Comedy (at iO)
1501 North Kingsbury Street
Chicago IL, 60642
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905
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jBaby and PJ Library | Parents Only Winter Book Club | Glenview
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ATTENTION READERS! Join jBaby and PJ Library Chicago's parents only book club to celebrate Jewish authors and reflect on our shared values while reading books and making new friends. On December 17th, we will discuss Behind Every Good Man by Sara Goodman Confino and sip on warm beverages or sweet treats of your choice (and at your expense). On January 14th, we will discuss a book of the group's choice. Plan to join us for both sessions.
Please bring your copy of the book electronically or in print.
For more information, visit the author's website. https://saraconfino.com/
Location:
Panera Bread
2512 Waukegan Rd
Glenview IL, 60025
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4705
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PJ Library| Neighborhood Night Out| Northshore
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Let's get together with jBaby friends old and new! Leave your partner at home to handle bedtime or get a babysitter so you can enjoy a relaxing night out with Parent Connectors Kimberly and Anna before the holidays!
Location:
Fire Thyme Kitchen and Bar
1808 Waukegan Rd.
Glenview IL, 60025
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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jBaby & PJ Library| From Latkes to Lullabies| Online
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hanukkah is coming! During this cozy time of year, a good nap always feels great! Join us for a Q+A with Alanna from Big Picture Sleep (pediatric sleep consultant and OT) all about sleep, schedules, and life with littles. While this event is virtual, your registration includes a cozy gift for you to enjoy during the talk as well as access to playback of the program. Send in your questions in advance to LeahFrydman@juf.org. Zoom link will be sent prior to event.
Location:
Online Event
Zoom link provided after registration
Zoom Link IL, 60625
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4705
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Baby Beginnings is geared for babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, postpartum health, Jewish life with baby, and more!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
jBaby Third Shabbat
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Monthly on the Third Saturday of every month between 11/16/2024 - 4/19/2025)
Our jBaby program is an exclusive, interactive Shabbat musical experience co-led by Sarah Jayne Parker and Marsha's Music. Sarah Jayne Parker is one of Chicago's top children entertainers with a vibrant presence! Her musical experiences are non-stop fun, and her knowledge of Jewish songs is extensive. Marsha Melsheimer, the owner and founder of Marsha's Music, has been running Music Together classes for over 20 years in the Hyde Park area, and is beloved by families. Join CRZ, Sarah Jayne Parker, and Marsha for a morning of Shabbat ruach and song, and stay afterward for a delicious kiddush lunch!
This program will run monthly from November 2024 to April 2025 and is ideal for children aged 1-3.
Location:
Congregation Rodfei Zedek
5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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jBaby | Handmade Chanukah Craft Party! | Glenview
Saturday, December 21, 2024 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Let's make Chanukah extra special this year with a cozy crafting party. This family event will feature age-appropriate craft stations to create unique holiday keepsakes or gifts. Chanukah tunes, treats and jBaby friends will create the perfect festive atmosphere. Event is geared for kids 0-2, but all ages are welcome.
Location:
Indian Trail Field House
1519 Forest Dr.
Glenview IL, 60025
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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jBaby & PJ Library| Festival of Lights| Lisle
Saturday, December 21, 2024 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Please join Nicole and her family at the Morton Arboretum's Illumination Tree Lights to celebrate Hanukkah. Enjoy donuts and hot chocolate on us, as we walk together through fascinating displays of lights and music that dance across the trees. Follow this link to purchase your tickets for Saturday, December 21st at 4:30pm through the Morton Arboretum website: https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/exhibitions/illumination/
Location:
Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53
Lisle IL, 60532
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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PJ Library| Ugly Hanukkah Sweater Party| City
Friday, December 27, 2024 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Put your kids to bed and join Connector Aaron for drinks at an Ugly Hanukkah Sweater party. Yes, you read that right! We want to see you in your ugliest, most outlandish, sparkly holiday sweater! The sillier the better. In fact, there will be a prize for the ugliest sweater!
Location:
Location to be given after registration
Chicago IL, 60640
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Jamberry Music
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 9:30 AM - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 10:15 AM
Join us for 45 minutes of joyful, collaborative music making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months and up, and siblings are welcome to join! Class is held in our very large social hall, with plenty of space for each family to sit comfortably.
Location:
Beth Emet Synagogue
1224 Dempster
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Broadway Storytime: Movers and Shakers
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 9:30 AM - Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:30 AM
Introduce your baby or toddler 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 Jewish story will be read to give you a chance to socialize too. Come meet other parents with children similar in age. This class is best for 9 months - 2 years.
**This class is best for 9 months - 2 years.**
Location:
Temple Beth-El of Northbrook
3610 Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Broadway Storytime: Babies
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 10:30 AM - Wednesday, March 12, 2025 11:30 AM
Spend the morning with your baby as they 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 Jewish story will be read to give you a chance to socialize too. Come meet other parents with children similar in age.
**This class is best for 0-9 months.**
Location:
Temple Beth-El of Northbrook
3610 Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Wiggles and Giggles
Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:00 AM - Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:45 AM
This parent-child program will be led by JCC Chicago early childhood teachers, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle time, songs, and art/sensory experiences.
These weekly sessions are an opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers of young children and discuss and learn about your child’s development.
Location:
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Music B'Yachad: Skokie
Friday, January 10, 2025 10:15 AM - Friday, February 28, 2025 11:00 AM
Come sing with me, mishpachati! In this interactive class, caregivers & tots will learn rhymes, games, action songs, and dances to stimulate young children's natural response to music while developing listening and motor skills. We will enhance language development, improve sense of balance and timing, and make musical connections to our Jewish journey.
**No class January 31 or February 14**
Location:
Ginsburg Solomon Schechter Early Childhood Center
4500 Dempster Street
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Wiggles & Giggles
Friday, January 10, 2025 11:00 AM - Friday, March 21, 2025 11:45 AM
Join us for a parent-child program, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle time, songs, and art/sensory experiences. These weekly sessions are an opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers of young children and discuss and learn about your child’s development.
Class meets January 10, January 24, February 7, February 21, March 7, and March 21.
Location:
Lake County JCC
23280 N. Old McHenry Rd
Lake Zurich IL, 60047
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Tot Time at Shoresh
Friday, January 10, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for the best Shabbat vibes of the month! KAM Isaiah Israel's Tot Time is a play-based Jewish learning experience for children 4 and under, along with their caregivers. Enjoy community candle lighting and blessings with our school-age families, and kick off your Friday night with a touch of love and connection.
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
5039 South Greenwood
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sticky, Slimy, Shabbat
Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:30 AM - Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:15 AM
Experience Shabbat during an engaging tactile and sensory experience. Feel, touch, and move as we engage in the wonder of creation through water play, rice, paint, whipped/shaving cream, and other mediums. This class is best for kids ages 12-24 months and their favorite adult.
**No class Feb 15**
Location:
Congregation Sukkat Shalom
1001 Central Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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jBaby Chicago's Pajama Havdalah | Purple Monkey Playroom | Bucktown
Saturday, January 11, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Start your week with joy!
Join jBaby Chicago for private open play at Purple Monkey Playroom in Bucktown, followed by a baby friendly Havdalah. Save yourself a step at bedtime, and wear your comfiest PJs!
We are collecting donated pajamas for this event in partnership with JUF's TOV Volunteer Network for Share Our Spare. Please bring new or gently used children's pajamas, sizes NB 6/7.
Location:
Purple Monkey Playroom
2040 N. Western Avenue
Chicago IL, 60647
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sensory Celebrations
Sunday, January 12, 2025 9:15 AM - Sunday, March 16, 2025 10:00 AM
Experience the Jewish holidays and seasonal celebrations though tactile and sensory play. Engage in crafts and listen to stories, and enjoy socializing and open play. Snack is included. This class is best for children ages 12 months+ and their favorite adult. This class takes place immediately before our Family School program on Sundays. Families are welcome to stay for our opening tefilah/music of Family School from 10:00-10:30.
Classes for this session are: 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, & 3/16.
Location:
Congregation Sukkat Shalom
1001 Central Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Shabbat at the Library! - Oak Park
Sunday, January 12, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Come celebrate Shabbat at the Oak Park Main Library! We'll have stories, songs, and snacks, and all are welcome.
Location:
834 Lake St.
Oak Park IL, 60301
Contact:
David Schwartz
dschwartz@wsthz.org
423-243-4524
Shabbat at the Library! - Hinsdale
Sunday, January 12, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come celebrate Shabbat at the Hinsdale Library! We'll have stories, songs, and snacks, and all are welcome.
Location:
20 E. Maple St.
Hinsdale IL, 60521
Contact:
David Schwartz
dschwartz@wsthz.org
423-243-4524
jBaby & PJ Library| Babies and Brews| Jefferson Park
Sunday, January 12, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Calling all Jefferson Park families!!! Bring your babies (and school age kids) and join Skokie/Evanston Ambassador, Shimra, and Oak Park Ambassador Talia, for some brews, books, and pizza!
Location:
Alarmist Brewing
4055 W Peterson
Chicago IL, 60646
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Shabbat Shirah
Friday, January 17, 2025 10:00 AM - Friday, February 28, 2025 10:45 AM
Join 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 12-24 months, but babies are welcome.
Class meets on January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, & 28.
Location:
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Torah Tots
Sunday, January 19, 2025 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Join us on any or all of 7 Sunday mornings for an hour of fun, storytelling, and crafts designed specifically for children four years old and younger, accompanied by an adult. We'll celebrate Havdalah and explore Jewish values through holiday-themed programs when appropriate.
Location:
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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PJ Library| Parent Only Book Club | City
Sunday, January 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
We are starting a Chicago city book club! Our first book will be The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr - join us for a fun discussion, a warm beverage, and a sweet treat on a Sunday morning!
Location:
Barnes and Noble Wicker Park
1601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago IL, 60647
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4705
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, January 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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jBaby| Parents Only: Let's Make Challah!| Wilmette
Thursday, January 30, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Join jBaby and Gan Montessori in Wilmette for a delightful challah bake! Connect with fellow parents, enjoy refreshing beverages and tasty snacks, and craft delicious challah using Gan Montessori’s signature recipe. Don’t miss this fun and flavorful experience!
Location:
Chabad of Wilmette- Gan Montessori
2904 Old Glenview Rd.
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Bim Bam Baby
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:45 AM - Friday, February 28, 2025 10:30 AM
Bim 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 lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents.
Location:
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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jBaby Chicago's Pajama Havdalah | Purple Monkey Playroom | Bucktown
Saturday, February 8, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Start your week with joy!
Join jBaby Chicago for private open play at Waterlemon in La Grange, followed by a baby friendly Havdalah. Save yourself a step at bedtime, and wear your comfiest PJs!
We are collecting donated pajamas for this event in partnership with JUF's TOV Volunteer Network for Share Our Spare. Please bring new or gently used children's pajamas, sizes NB 6/7.
Location:
Waterlemon
25 South La Grange Road, Unit A
La Grange IL, 60525
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Torah Tots
Sunday, February 9, 2025 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Join us on any or all of 7 Sunday mornings for an hour of fun, storytelling, and crafts designed specifically for children four years old and younger, accompanied by an adult. We'll celebrate Havdalah and explore Jewish values through holiday-themed programs when appropriate.
Location:
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Jamberry
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 9:30 AM - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:15 AM
Join us for 45 minutes of joyful, collaborative music making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months and up, and siblings are welcome to join! Class is held in our very large social hall, with plenty of space for each family to sit comfortably.
Location:
Beth Emet Synagogue
1224 Dempster
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Tot Time at Shoresh
Friday, February 21, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for the best Shabbat vibes of the month! KAM Isaiah Israel's Tot Time is a play-based Jewish learning experience for children 4 and under, along with their caregivers. Enjoy community candle lighting and blessings with our school-age families, and kick off your Friday night with a touch of love and connection.
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
5039 South Greenwood
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Kehillah Junior
Saturday, February 22, 2025 9:30 AM - Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:45 AM
Kehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat music, where children can sing, dance, and wiggle to their hearts' content. The class combines structured activities like snack time, circle time, and art with ample opportunities for free play in our beautiful early childhood classroom. Families can socialize and build connections during the session. Throughout the course, special guest stars, including JRC’s clergy, a professional storyteller, a puppeteer, an artist, and a beloved preschool teacher, will share their unique talents, creating a rich and varied experience for all.
This class will meet February 22, March 1, 8, April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3.
Location:
Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation
303 Dodge Avenue
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, February 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Connecting the Expecting
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 6:30 PM - Tuesday, March 25, 2025 8:30 PM
Expectant parents at similar stages of life will gather to socialize, share resources and discuss issues pertaining to being pregnant and preparing for parenthood. This group is open to expectant single moms and couples (LGBTQ couples welcome) who are expecting the birth or adoption of their first baby, in which at least one member of the couple is Jewish.
Each session will include a guest speaker and topics will include newborn basics, adjusting to new roles as parents, Jewish baby rituals and creating a Jewish home.
Cohort 42 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30
for those expecting April-June.
Dates for this session include: March 4, 11, 18, 21 (Shabbat Dinner), & 25, 2025.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, March 6, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, March 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Tiny Tots Busy Brains
Friday, April 4, 2025 9:30 AM - Friday, May 16, 2025 10:15 AM
Come join Mrs. Andi to sense and explore the world through experiential learning. Get ready to dive into a new theme each week corresponding with the Jewish calendar. You and your child will explore together with new friends.
Let's get busy!
Class meets on: April 4,11,25 and May 2,9,16
Location:
Congregation Or Shalom
21 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills IL, 60061
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Torah Tots
Sunday, April 6, 2025 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Join us on any or all of 7 Sunday mornings for an hour of fun, storytelling, and crafts designed specifically for children four years old and younger, accompanied by an adult. We'll celebrate Havdalah and explore Jewish values through holiday-themed programs when appropriate.
Location:
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Shabbat Shirah
Friday, April 25, 2025 10:00 AM - Friday, May 23, 2025 10:45 AM
Join 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 12-24 months, but babies are welcome.
Class meets on April 25, May 2, 9, 16, & 24.
Location:
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
