Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, October 19, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Hey Parents, Let's Talk! How to deal with sassy and disrespectful kids with Tracey Kite
Saturday, October 19, 2019 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Join our new conversations about parenting for parents of kids of all ages. This series of six conversations throughout the year is a new feature of Anshe Emet's "Shabbat is Awesome." From 1-4 Shabbat afternoon, kids play while grown-ups talk, sing, and also play! Join us for one or all. Participants will choose the topics for the last 3 sessions. No fee for Hey Parents, Let's Talk. No registration, just come.
October 19 the topic of Hey Parents, Let's Talk! is How to deal with sassy and disrespectful kids with JCFS Consultant Tracey Kite.
Future dates include November 16 - Talking with kids about God with Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould; January 11, February 15, and April 11 (topics TBD based on participant feedback).
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Songs & Sweets in the Sukkah | W. Suburbs
Saturday, October 19, 2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come shake your Lulav as we enjoy songs & sweets in the Sukkah! We'll create our own edible Sukkah and beautiful decorations at our special Sukkot Havdallah. Families with children two and under are welcome.
Location:
Congregation Beth Shalom
772 W. 5th Avenue
Naperville IL, 60563
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, October 20, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Taste of JRC Religious School September-October 2019
Sunday, October 20, 2019 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/15/2019 - 10/27/2019)
If you're searching for the right Jewish learning experience for your kids, try a taste-test of the educational programs at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (JRC) in Evanston. With the Taste of JRC, you will be able to sample classes, talk with our caring, accomplished teachers, and get to know our community.
Our community is a special and meaningful one that emphasizes connection and participation for your whole family. Every child in JRC's program gets to spend time with our clergy.
This wonderful program includes:
* Enrollment in Religious School classes for six weeks
* Weekly circle time with clergy
* All School Family Ed Day
* Parent coffee with Rabbi Weiss and Rabbi Eber
* High Holiday and Festival Family Services
You and your child can participate in school and holiday programming through October for only $54 per child.
To register: https://bit.ly/2Hhw8eP
Questions? Contact us at school@jrc-evanston.org or 847.328.7678.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Rabbi David Eber
school@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Chicago Jewish Day School Sukkot Playscape Playdate
Sunday, October 20, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a special Sukkot Playscape Playdate at CJDS! Families of the Chicago community with children ages 7 and under are invited to play with new friends and old one last time this fall. Enjoy snacks in the Sukkah and play time on our beautiful playground.
Location:
Chicago Jewish Day School
3730 N. California Ave.
Chicago IL, 60618
Contact:
Cortney Stark Cope
cstarkcope@chicagojewishdayschool.org
773-948-8607
Keshet BaSukka Moadon Kol Chadash קש"ת בסוכה במועדון קול חדש
Sunday, October 20, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
.מגוון פעילויות מהנות לילדים בני 2-12, הכנות לשמחת תורה, חגיגה בסוכה ומאכלי החג
A variety of fun activities for children 2-8 years old, Preparation for Simchat Torah and holiday food.
Location:
Moadon Kol Chadash
2464 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
Michal Rosenfeld
mrosenfeld@israeliamerican.org
872-806-9481
Web Page
Jewish Holidays 101: Stories and Songs in the Sukkah
Sunday, October 20, 2019 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Learn about the Jewish holidays with stories, songs, and activities especially for children ages 0-2 (with a parent or caregiver). Older siblings are welcome. Resources for celebrating the holidays in your home will be provided. Different locations, dates and times are offered for each storytime session. All sessions are free of charge.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sukkah @ North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Road
Bannockburn IL, 60015
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Sukkot Service & Dinner at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, October 20, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation to celebrate fall by joining us for our all-ages event in our Sukkah to celebrate the harvest festival of Sukkot. Rabbi Adam Chalom will lead a brief service - you’ll have a chance to hold the lulav branches and etrog fruit - and sing along with the guitar.
The older students in our Youth Group will provide hands-on craft activities for children, who can hang their creations in our Sukkah or take them home. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit in & around our sukkah (and there is a rain plan on-site!). Our celebration then moves indoors for pizza dinner, including salad, fruit and dessert (gluten-free options available). The dinner is $5 per-person (children 5 and under are free). Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture — for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sukkah at the North Shore Unitarian Church
2100 Half Day Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Register Online
Simchat Torah Evening Worship
Sunday, October 20, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come celebrate, dance with the Torah, and nosh on Taffy Apples. This service will be led by Rabbi Bellows, Rabbi Prass, Cantorial Soloist Heather Aranyi and our Tefillah Band.
Torah will be read by Matthew Swolsky.
Location:
1370 Abbott Court
Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
Contact:
Rabbi Prass
rabbiprass@congregation-betham.org
847-383-5017
Web Page
Invitation
Simchat Torah Dinner and Services
Sunday, October 20, 2019 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday, October 20 at 6:45 pm Erev Simchat Torah Services and Consecration of our newest students (Kindergartners) and dancing with the Torah. For those who choose, there will by Supper preceding the service at 5:30 pm ($10 per person, $30 max per household).
Location:
3601 Dempster
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
Becky Reuhs
breuhs@gmail.com
773-655-5146
Web Page
Register Online
The Get Together
Monday, October 21, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Families with Littles Simchat Torah Celebration
Monday, October 21, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Families with Littles Simchat Torah Celebration Monday, October 21, 5pm to 6pm. Singing, Dancing, Dinner, Torah Making and The Great "Yad" Race at Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette.
Free and open to the community! RSVP at BHBE.org/Littles or contact Hilary Primack at hilary.primack@bhbe.org.
Location:
3220 Big Tree Lane
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
Gail
office@bhcbe.org
847-256-1213
Simchat TorahTONE and Ice Cream Social
Monday, October 21, 2019 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Simchat TorahTONE and Ice Cream Social – Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:45 pm. Have you ever gone to synagogue services and been told to sit down and be quiet? Well, not tonight! Come and sing along and dance to the beat on this celebratory evening with wonderful music. Stay afterwards for a delicious ice cream social! All are welcome – free of charge - Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, 847-498-4100.
Location:
Congregation Beth Shalom
3433 Walters Avenue
Northbook IL, 60062
Contact:
Eli Castellano
ecastellano@bethshalomnb.org
847-498-4100
Web Page
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Stretch-n-Grow with BJE @ B'nai Tikvah | N. Suburbs
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:00 AM - Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:45 AM
Get ready to move and groove with your child in this action packed movement class! Each week your child will work on their gross motor skills using colorful age-appropriate equipment while moving to up-beat music.
We will shake, throw, push and pull as we learn to move our bodies in different ways. Grown-up participation is encouraged!
Best for babies 8-24 months
Location:
Board of Jewish Education at B'nai Tikvah
1558 Wilmot Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Solomon Schechter Sensory & Song | Tots | N. Suburbs
Thursday, October 24, 2019 9:15 AM - Thursday, December 12, 2019 10:00 AM
Join parents, grandparents and caregivers for a 45-minute class of sensory exploration! The morning will give your baby/tot the opportunity to explore with their senses while playing, singing & socializing in a joyous Jewish environment. This class is followed by 15 minutes of schmooze time.
Best for children 12-24 months (walkers)
*Class will not meet 11/14 or 11/28*
Location:
Solomon Schechter Day School
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Food Adventurers
Thursday, October 24, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Solomon Schechter Sensory & Song | Babies | N. Suburbs
Thursday, October 24, 2019 11:00 AM - Thursday, December 12, 2019 11:45 AM
Join parents, grandparents and caregivers for a 45-minute class of sensory exploration! The morning will give your baby/tot the opportunity to explore with their senses while playing, singing & socializing in a joyous Jewish environment. This class is followed by 15 minutes of schmooze time.
Best for children 3-12 months (babies)
*Class will not meet 11/14 or 11/28*
Location:
Solomon Schechter Day School
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Solomon Schechter [Skokie] Shabbat & Sensory | Tots | N. Suburbs
Friday, October 25, 2019 9:30 AM - Friday, December 13, 2019 10:30 AM
Join parents, grandparents and caregivers for a 45-minute class celebrating Shabbat through sensory exploration! The morning will give your baby/tot the opportunity to explore Shabbat with their senses while playing, singing & socializing in a joyous Jewish environment.
Best for children 12-24 months (walkers)
*Class will not meet 11/29*
Location:
Solomon Schechter Day School, Ginsburg Early Childhood Center
4500 Dempster Street
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, October 25, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Gym HaKatan - The Little Gym | N. Suburbs
Friday, October 25, 2019 11:00 AM - Friday, December 27, 2019 12:00 PM
In partnership with The Little Gym, join for fun and ongoing skill development through movement, music, learning and laughter! Children will progress at their own pace, while building confidence and making new friends. Classes are open to babies ages 10-24 months.
*Please note, this class will meet every other Friday. The dates are as follows: 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22, 12/13 and 12/27
Location:
Congregation Beth Shalom
3433 Walters Avenue
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, October 25, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Tot Shabbat
Friday, October 25, 2019 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Join Rabbi Bellows, Rabbi Prass, and Cantorial Soloist Heather Aranyi for a Shabbat program filled with songs, story and more!
For families with young children (2nd grade and younger)
Open to all Congregants
Prospective Members Welcome
Cost is a non-perishable food donation for our food pantry
Please RSVP to the synagogue by October 24th
so we have enough nosh (847) 383-5017.
Location:
1370 Abbott Court
Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
Contact:
Rabbi Prass
rabbiprass@congregation-betham.org
847-383-5017
Web Page
Invitation
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, October 26, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Shalom Chaverim - Welcome, Friends! | City
Sunday, October 27, 2019 9:00 AM - Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:45 AM
Explore Judaism through the textures, sights, sounds, smells and rhythms of the Jewish year. Enjoy stories, singing, arts, cooking, playing and more!
*We know that infant and toddler schedules can be tough. Come when you can and stay as long as you'd like!*
Location:
Jewish Enrichment Center
5200 S. Hyde Park Boulevard
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, October 27, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Taste of JRC Religious School September-October 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/15/2019 - 10/27/2019)
If you're searching for the right Jewish learning experience for your kids, try a taste-test of the educational programs at the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation (JRC) in Evanston. With the Taste of JRC, you will be able to sample classes, talk with our caring, accomplished teachers, and get to know our community.
Our community is a special and meaningful one that emphasizes connection and participation for your whole family. Every child in JRC's program gets to spend time with our clergy.
This wonderful program includes:
* Enrollment in Religious School classes for six weeks
* Weekly circle time with clergy
* All School Family Ed Day
* Parent coffee with Rabbi Weiss and Rabbi Eber
* High Holiday and Festival Family Services
You and your child can participate in school and holiday programming through October for only $54 per child.
To register: https://bit.ly/2Hhw8eP
Questions? Contact us at school@jrc-evanston.org or 847.328.7678.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Rabbi David Eber
school@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
A Taste of Schechter
Sunday, October 27, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Calling all 3-5 year olds and their adults:
Join us for a morning of exploration, discovery and innovation to get a taste of the joyful and warm Jewish environment that defines Solomon Schechter.
Location:
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Hillary Dunn
hillary.dunn@schechter.org
847-412-5600
Register Online
Blessing of the Pets
Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Congregation Beth Shalom will be holding a Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 12:15 pm. In keeping with the belief that all living creatures are sacred, and knowing how important pets are to their families’ lives, on this Shabbat of Noach, the clergy will bless your pets. All friendly pets are invited on a leash or in a carrier. All members of the community are welcome, 3433 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, 847-498-4100.
Location:
Congregation Beth Shalom
3433 Walters Avenue
Northbook IL, 60062
Contact:
Eli Castellano
ecastellano@bethshalomnb.org
847-498-4100
Web Page
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School Open House
Sunday, October 27, 2019 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Come meet teachers and alumni, tour the school and learn more about our vibrant community while exploring and celebrating the new Bernard Zell building.
Location:
3751 North Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Ariel Rosen
arosen@bernardzell.org
773-572-1292
Web Page
Wiggles & Giggles | N. Suburbs
Monday, October 28, 2019 10:00 AM - Monday, December 16, 2019 11:00 AM
Build connections while making music and movement! Parents and children will explore Jewish music by singing, dancing, playing with shakers, instruments, and scarves. This class promotes social, cognitive, and communications skills for your growing tot. This class is best for children, 8-24 months.
Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3601 W. Dempster Street
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
0-6 month playgroup, Sprout San Francisco | City
Monday, October 28, 2019 10:30 AM - Monday, December 9, 2019 12:00 PM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-6 months, 6-14 months, 12-24 months. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
Sprout San Francisco
1943 W Division St
Chicago IL, 60622
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Tummy Time & Toddler Dance | NW. Suburbs
Monday, October 28, 2019 11:15 AM - Monday, December 2, 2019 12:00 PM
Babies 3 months to 1 year will explore movement & music with their grown-up! We will sing, do movement activities that encourage motor skills and motor planning, and bounce, jiggle, and wiggle! Parents or guardians should be ready to move, groove, and participate with their little one.
Location:
Congregation Beth Judea
5304 RFD
Long Grove IL, 60047
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
The Get Together
Monday, October 28, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
8-24 month playgroup, WeOrbit | N. Suburbs
Monday, October 28, 2019 4:00 PM - Monday, December 9, 2019 5:30 PM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-8 months, 8-24 months or You+2. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
WeOrbit
1736 1st St
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, October 28, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
City South Plays | City
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 9:00 AM - Tuesday, December 3, 2019 10:30 AM
Join us and experience music, yoga, singing, art and new friends with your 0-2 year old child.
Location:
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
5235 S. Cornell Avenue
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
JNew to Two (or More!) Moms Group
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 9:45 AM - Tuesday, December 3, 2019 11:15 AM
With the birth of each baby we become “new” mothers all over again, making both literal and figurative space for another infant as we adapt to the changing dynamics of a growing family. The JNew to Two (or More) Moms Group provides an opportunity for mothers who have recently welcomed their second (or third, fourth, etc.) baby to share openly about the rewards and challenges of caring for multiple children, while also enjoying protected time for self-care and bonding with their newborns. Professionally-facilitated weekly discussions help spark meaningful connections between participants while addressing relevant topics such as infant care, supporting older children as they transition to big siblinghood, meeting the needs of kids at different developmental levels, appreciating each child as an individual, and recalibrating the balance of parenthood, work and relationships within our evolving identities. This group is for mothers with their newborns ages 0-6 months and welcomes women from both Jewish and Interfaith families.
Location:
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@jurf.org
312-357-4907
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0-8 month playgroup, New Mother New Baby | N. Suburbs
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10:00 AM - Tuesday, December 10, 2019 11:30 AM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-8 months, 8-24 months or You+2. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
New Mother New Baby
3115 Dundee Rd
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
8- 24 month playgroup, Hyde Park Neighborhood Club | City
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10:00 AM - Tuesday, December 10, 2019 11:30 AM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-6 months, 6-14 months, 12-24 months. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
5480 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
0-6 month playgroup *Second Time Parents*, Sprout San Francisco | City
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10:15 AM - Tuesday, December 10, 2019 11:45 AM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-6 months, 6-14 months, 12-24 months. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
Sprout San Francisco
1943 W Division St
Chicago IL, 60622
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
You+2 playgroup, We Rock the Spectrum | N. Suburbs
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 10:00 AM - Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:30 AM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-8 months, 8-24 months or You+2. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
We Rock the Spectrum
553 E Dundee Rd
Palatine IL, 60074
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Thursday, October 31, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
6-14 month playgroup, Bubbles Academy | City
Thursday, October 31, 2019 3:30 PM - Thursday, December 12, 2019 5:00 PM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-6 months, 6-14 months, 12-24 months. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
Bubbles Academy
2184 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago IL, 60606
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, November 1, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
You+2 playgroup, My Gym | W. Suburbs
Friday, November 1, 2019 3:30 PM - Friday, December 13, 2019 5:00 PM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 8-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. *Big siblings up to age 4 are welcome to join*
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
My Gym River Forest
7625 Lake St
River Forest IL, 60305
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
12-24 month playgroup, My Gym | City
Friday, November 1, 2019 4:00 PM - Friday, December 13, 2019 5:30 PM
jBaby Chicago is excited to offer playgroups for Jewish & interfaith parents and babies 0-24 months of age living in Chicago. Share stories while the children play, making lasting connections for you and your family as you navigate this parenting adventure together. Playgroups will be grouped according by age: 0-6 months, 6-14 months, 12-24 months. Please choose the group that is most appropriate for you and your child.
*No playgroup the week of Thanksgiving*
Location:
My Gym Chicago
1461 W Webster Ave
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Jeans and Jammies in Noah’s Ark
Friday, November 1, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for a family Shabbat service, free children’s dinner, storytime and activities. Bring a stuffed animal friend to join in the fun! FREE but you must RSVP to meskin@nssbethel.org or call 847-926-7903 with questions.
Location:
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
Marcie Eskin
meskin@nssbethel.org
847-926-7903
Shabbat Yeladim
Friday, November 1, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Monthly on the First Friday of every month between 11/1/2019 - 11/1/2019)
A fun Shabbat experience for families with children ages 7 and younger at Temple Beth-El. Older Siblings and grandparents are welcome to attend and participate. Evening begins at 5:30 pm with complimentary pizza and pasta followed by age appropriate prayers, singing, story, craft and oneg with our clergy. RSVP requested for dinner; no charge.
Location:
Temple Beth-El
3610 Dundee Rd
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Holly Hamburg
hhamburg@templebeth-el.org
847-205-9982
Web Page
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, November 1, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, November 2, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
The Bagel Inquiry (Bagel Tasting)
Sunday, November 3, 2019 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Think you know who makes your favorite bagel in-town? Come and judge for yourself.
We’ll drive around town, and bring back, at least, 8 different options from the area, for you to sample.
Tally your scorecards for the bagels based on texture, taste, aroma, and overall appearance, and then vote for your winner. At the end, we’ll identify the bakeries and the top choice.
Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3601 Dempster
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
Becky Reuhs
breuhs@gmail.com
773-655-5146
Web Page
Little Builders at Anshe Emet - Winter 2019
Sunday, November 3, 2019 9:15 AM - Sunday, December 15, 2019 10:45 AM
Little Builders is Anshe Emet’s amazing class for families with 2-3 year olds. The Winter Little Builders class will immerse your family in the Jewish values of blessings and gratitude, and will even help get you ready for Chanukah, with song, stories, art and cooking. The 6-session class includes one home-hosted session, which gives your family deeper opportunities to play and build community.
Little Builders is taught by Anshe Emet’s Director of Family Life & Learning, Maxine Handelman. Winter dates are Sundays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 and December 8 & 15, 9:15-10:45, at Anshe Emet. Space is limited.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Register Online
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, November 3, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Chicago Jewish Day School Prospective Parent Meeting
Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a Prospective Parent Meeting Sunday, November 3, 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Chicago Jewish Day School
3730 N. California Ave.
Chicago IL, 60618
Contact:
Cortney Stark Cope
cstarkcope@chicagojewishdayschool.org
773-948-8607
Mind, Body, Baby | N. Suburbs
Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:30 AM - Sunday, December 15, 2019 11:45 AM
Prioritize your own well-being, connect with your baby in new ways, and meet other parents in your community with this six-week health and wellness series presented by JCC Chicago.
Each session will begin with 30 minutes of social time and light snack before moving into the week’s activity. Great for mom, dad or both together with baby! $5 drop in babysitting for older siblings will be available.
*Class will not meet 12/1/19**
Location:
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
New Parents Connect | N. Suburbs
Monday, November 4, 2019 11:00 AM - Monday, December 2, 2019 12:00 PM
Connect with other local parents in a comfortable space as you navigate the next chapter in your life. Sessions include expert presentations on Jewish rituals in your home, speech and language development, sleep (or lack of!), infant development and changing family dynamics.
Location:
North Shore Congregation Israel
1185 Sheridan Road
Glencoe IL, 60022
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
The Get Together
Monday, November 4, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, November 4, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Mitzvah Mamas JCFS Chicago, Suburbs
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join TOV and Young Families for an evening of volunteering for Jewish Child and Family Services's (JCFS) Project Winter Warmth. You pick out the winter items, we'll pick up the charge.
Location:
Glenview Target
2241 Willow Rd
Glenview IL, 60025
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4831
Register Online
Pre-Gan Gani
Thursday, November 7, 2019 9:30 AM - Thursday, December 19, 2019 11:00 AM
Enjoy a Hebrew immersion learning play experience! This class for tots ages 6 - 24 months and their favorite adult includes music, arts & crafts, sensory movement and free play - ALL IN HEBREW. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is required to enjoy the class. Everyone is welcome!
*Class will not meet 11/28**
Location:
Moadon Kol Chadash
2464 N Clybourn Ave.
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Food Adventurers
Thursday, November 7, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Mitzvah Mamas JCFS Chicago, City
Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join TOV and Young Families for an evening of volunteering for Jewish Child and Family Services's (JCFS) Project Winter Warmth. You pick out the winter items, we'll pick up the charge.
Location:
Old Town Target
1200 N Larrabee
Chicago IL, 60610
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4831
Register Online
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, November 8, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, November 8, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Family Shabbat Experience
Saturday, November 9, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
On Saturday, November 9 at 10:30am mark your calendars for a special Shabbat morning with your Temple Beth Israel community. The Shabbat service is an intimate, family-focused gathering with Rabbi leading a Torah reading and short service, followed by potluck brunch for all congregants. All are welcome.
Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3601 Dempster
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
Becky Reuhs
breuhs@gmail.com
773-655-5146
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, November 9, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, November 10, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Our Values in Action! Winter 2019 at Anshe Emet
Sunday, November 10, 2019 12:30 PM - Sunday, December 15, 2019 2:00 PM
New class for families with 4-5 year olds at Anshe Emet!
You want your kid to be a mentsch. Don’t miss this opportunity to ground your family’s behavior in Jewish wisdom and learning. We will learn and we will do. Classes meet Sundays 12:30-2pm Nov 10, 17, 24, December 8 and 15. Classes start with lunch, and will meet at Anshe Emet and off site, around town, where we can learn about Jewish values with our whole bodies, as a family. This class is designed for four to five year olds and their adults.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Register Online
The Get Together
Monday, November 11, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, November 11, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
New Moms Connect | City
Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:00 AM - Thursday, December 19, 2019 11:15 AM
New Moms Connect is a program for new mother's with infants 0-6 months old to meet weekly and have an opportunity to discuss or learn about meaningful topics such as sleeping, changing family relationships, and speech and language development in infants. The program will culminate with a family Shabbat dinner.
Location:
Chicago Sinai Congregation
15 W Delaware Place
Chicago IL, 60610
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, November 15, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Tumble Into Shabbat with CBJ
Friday, November 15, 2019 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Join Congregation Beth Judea Young Families Focus on Families group as we take our monthly young family Shabbat program to a gymnastics facility. Join us at MyGym in Buffalo Grove for a twisting and flipping play time followed by an age appropriate Shabbat service and snack.
Location:
1622 Barclay Blvd
Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
Contact:
Marc Sender
youthdirector@bethjudea.org
847-634-0777
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, November 15, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun and casual event that is lively and musical—and tailored to young, energetic kids. Tot Shabbat will include songs, stories, movement, a snack, and free play. And coffee for you! This month, we'll explore the sounds of the Shema prayer.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Our fun and casual Tot Shabbat continues our exploration of senses and bodies with the sense of hearing this month. This lively, musical Shabbat experience is tailored to young, energetic kids. We will sing, hear a story, move our bodies, have a snack, and get some free play and parent socializing.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, November 16, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Hey Parents, Let's Talk! Talking with kids about God with Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould
Saturday, November 16, 2019 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Join our new conversations about parenting for parents of kids of all ages. This series of six conversations throughout the year is a new feature of Anshe Emet's "Shabbat is Awesome." From 1-4 Shabbat afternoon, kids play while grown-ups talk, sing, and also play! Join us for one or all. Participants will choose the topics for the last 3 sessions. No fee for Hey Parents, Let's Talk. No registration, just come.
November 16 the topic of Hey Parents, Let's Talk! is Talking with kids about God with Rabbi D’ror Chankin-Gould
Future dates include January 11, February 15, and April 11 (topics TBD based on participant feedback).
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
jBaby Chicago's Pajama Havdalah | City
Saturday, November 16, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Celebrate the end of Shabbat and the start of a new week with jBaby Chicago! The afternoon will include open play, Havdalah themed sensory play, music & stories, delicious snacks and a family Havdalah service!
Location:
Bubbles Academy
2184 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
jBaby Chicago's Pajama Havdalah | Suburbs
Saturday, November 16, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Celebrate the end of Shabbat and the start of a new week with jBaby Chicago! The afternoon will include open play, Havdalah themed sensory play, music & stories, delicious snacks and a family Havdalah service!
Location:
WeOrbit
1736 1st St
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, November 17, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
jBaby Sings | Tots | City
Sunday, November 17, 2019 10:00 AM - Sunday, December 22, 2019 10:45 AM
Join jBaby Chicago and Old Town School of Music on Sunday mornings for singing and music! This will be a fun, interactive music class for parents to enjoy with their babies while getting to know other jBaby Chicago families. This is a 6-week session, best for children 12-24 months old.
*Class will not meet on 12/8/19*
Location:
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL, 60625
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
jBaby Sings | Babies | City
Sunday, November 17, 2019 11:00 AM - Sunday, December 22, 2019 11:45 AM
Join jBaby Chicago and Old Town School of Music on Sunday mornings for singing and music! This will be a fun, interactive music class for parents to enjoy with their baby while getting to know other jBaby Chicago families. This is an 6-week session. Best for children 0-12 months.
*Class will not meet on 12/8/19*
Location:
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL, 60625
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
PJ Library Meet Up--Art
Sunday, November 17, 2019 3:00 PM - Monday, November 18, 2019 5:00 PM
Join us at Sunshine Arts and Crafts in Highland Park for a fun Hannukkiah making workshop!
Location:
477 Roger Williams Ave
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4831
PJ Library Meet Up--Art | City
Sunday, November 17, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Join PJ Library for a chanukkiah making workshop!
Location:
2646 N Halsted
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4831
The Get Together
Monday, November 18, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, November 18, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Thursday, November 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, November 22, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, November 22, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, November 23, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, November 24, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Family/Tzedakah Preschool Jewish Discovery Class at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, November 24, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Please join up for Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation's free monthly enrichment preschool class open to everyone. Children ages 2-6 with a grown up join Rabbi Adam Chalom and veteran preschool teacher Lynn Miller as they explore a Jewish holiday or cultural value along with interactive songs, books and hands-on activities. There is time for a snack and for the children and parents to socialize. Resources to celebrate holidays at home will also be provided. November's class will focus on Family/Tzedakah. Older siblings can come at 9:30am for our Sunday School Try Out and join their grade's class (with advanced notice, please). Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture — for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/rear)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
Register Online
The Get Together
Monday, November 25, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, November 25, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Thursday, November 28, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, November 29, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, November 29, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shabbat at the "Park"
Friday, November 29, 2019 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a family friendly Shabbat in the "park" service inside in Mendelsohn Hall. Bring your own picnic dinner and a dessert to share!
Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3601 Dempster
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
Becky Reuhs
breuhs@gmail.com
773-655-5146
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, November 30, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, December 1, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
PJOW--Rock Climb!
Sunday, December 1, 2019 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join PJ Our Way for our newest event in our "When I Grow Up" series! We're headed to Brooklyn Boulders in Chicago to rock climb, hear from a Jewish professional, and see how we can reach new heights every day!
Location:
100 S Morgan Street
Chicago IL, 60607
Contact:
PJ Library
pjlibrary@juf.org
312-357-4831
The Get Together
Monday, December 2, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, December 2, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Thursday, December 5, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, December 6, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, December 7, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
JUF Young Families Celebrates Chanukah
Sunday, December 8, 2019 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Young Families as we celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier!
Location:
700 East Grand Ave
Suite 127
Chicago IL, 60611
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4831
Register Online
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, December 8, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, December 9, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, December 9, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" Screening
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join JUF Young Families and JUF Education as we watch and discuss the film,
"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" as a community. Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor.
Location:
Century Theater
1715 Maple St
Evanston IL, 60201
Contact:
JUF Young Families
jaclynrassner@juf.org
312-447-4957
Register Online
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Thursday, December 12, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, December 13, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, December 13, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, December 14, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, December 15, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, December 16, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, December 16, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Jewish Holidays 101: Hanukkah Storytime - These Little Lights of Mine
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Learn about the Jewish holidays with stories, songs, and activities especially for children ages 0-2 (with a parent or caregiver). Older siblings are welcome. Resources for celebrating the holidays in your home will be provided. Different locations, dates and times are offered for each storytime session. All sessions are free of charge.
Location:
Deerfield Barnes & Noble
728 N. Waukegan Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Food Adventurers
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/8/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Tuesday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Thursdays from 10-11am at the Elaine Kersten Children’s Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Jewish Holidays 101: Hanukkah Storytime - These Little Lights of Mine
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Learn about the Jewish holidays with stories, songs, and activities especially for children ages 0-2 (with a parent or caregiver). Older siblings are welcome. Resources for celebrating the holidays in your home will be provided. Different locations, dates and times are offered for each storytime session. All sessions are free of charge.
Location:
Vernon Hills Barnes & Noble
Mellody Farm, 901 N. Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills IL, 60061
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Fall Therapy Groups - Little Roots
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 5-7.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 10/30/2019 - 12/18/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings.
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Food Adventurers
Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 10/3/2019 - 12/19/2019)
Join us for an hour of food exploration every Thursday. We’ll have a great time prepping, cooking and exploring foods to make food time a fun time. We welcome all children who are working on oral-motor skills, sensory aversions or medically complex feeding needs including decreasing feeding tube dependency.
The Food Adventurers will be led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with consultation from Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. All ages welcome.
This group also meets on Tuesdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center. We bill insurance and offer a self-pay rate. Please contact Megan Kowalski in order to register.
Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
Megan Kowalski
megankowalski@jcfs.org
847-412-4335
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, December 20, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Tot Shabbat
Friday, December 20, 2019 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for a fun and casual event that is lively and musical—and tailored to young, energetic kids. Tot Shabbat will include songs, stories, movement, a snack, and free play. And coffee for you! This month, we're meeting on Friday evening at 5:15 pm as part of our congregation's Chanukah extravaganza, and we'll explore the sense of sight and the Chanukah lights. If you'd like to join us for the congregational dinner at 6:30 pm, please RSVP on our website. Otherwise, no RSVP is needed.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, December 20, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, December 21, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, December 22, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, December 23, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, December 23, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, December 27, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, December 27, 2019 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Shalom Shabbat at Anshe Emet
Saturday, December 28, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Saturday, between 6/6/2019 - 12/28/2019)
Shalom Shabbat is Anshe Emet's well-loved Shabbat morning service for children 4 and under and their families, every Shabbat morning at 11am. Join us for singing, dancing with the Torah, great stories, and Kiddush. Kiddush Lunch always follows a little after noon. Stay and hang out. 11AM-noon every Shabbat. Babysitting available for kids 18 mo and up starting at 9:30am.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
Maxine Handelman
mhandelman@ansheemet.org
773-868-5121
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, December 29, 2019 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, December 30, 2019 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Girl Group
Monday, December 30, 2019 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 10/28/2019 - 12/30/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - Roots Boy Group
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 7-11.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Fall Therapy Groups - G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Tuesday, between 10/29/2019 - 12/31/2019)
Our therapy groups help kids understand and manage their emotions, while learning to interact with others in order to build healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Address anxiety in social situations
Teach skills for conflict resolution
Provide a supportive environment to talk through feelings
Practice flexibility in group settings
Increase understanding of other’s perspective.
G.I.R.L. Girls in Real Life is an Ongoing therapy group to process life stressors, attachment, family dynamics. Contact Alissa Rotblatt to register. Ages 10-12.
Location:
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Alissa Rotblatt
AlissaRotblatt@jcfs.org
773-467-3769
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, January 3, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, January 3, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, January 5, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, January 6, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, January 10, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, January 10, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, January 12, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, January 13, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, January 17, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, January 17, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun and casual event that is lively and musical—and tailored to young, energetic kids. Tot Shabbat will include songs, stories, movement, a snack, and free play. And coffee for you! This month, we'll explore social justice and praying with our feet in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. No RSVP is needed, and families of all types and backgrounds are welcome.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
jBaby Chicago's Pajama Havdalah | Hyde Park
Saturday, January 18, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Celebrate the end of Shabbat and the start of a new week with jBaby Chicago! The afternoon will include open play, Havdalah themed sensory play, music & stories, delicious snacks and a family Havdalah service!
Location:
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
5480 S Kenwood Ave
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, January 19, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
jBaby Chicago's Pajama Havdalah | Oak Park
Sunday, January 19, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Celebrate the end of Shabbat and the start of a new week with jBaby Chicago! The afternoon will include open play, Havdalah themed sensory play, music & stories, delicious snacks and a family Havdalah service!
Location:
Wonder Works
6445 W North Ave
Oak Park IL, 60302
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
The Get Together
Monday, January 20, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, January 24, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, January 24, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, January 26, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, January 27, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, January 31, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, January 31, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, February 2, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
PJ Meet Up--Volunteer City
Sunday, February 2, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us at either the city or suburban location to volunteer at an assisted living home.
Location:
908 W Argyle Street
Chicago IL, 60640
Contact:
PJ Library
pjlibrary@juf.org
312-357-4831
PJ Meet Up--Volunteer Suburbs
Sunday, February 2, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us at either the city or suburban location to volunteer at an assisted living home with this PJ Meet Up!
Location:
1551 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
PJ Library
pjlibrary@juf.org
312-357-4831
The Get Together
Monday, February 3, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, February 7, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, February 7, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, February 9, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
jBaby Chicago's Ultimate Sing-a-long
Sunday, February 9, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Spend your Sunday morning singing, dancing and schmoozing with jBaby Chicago. Ben Tatar will be on hand to lead us in a fun family friendly concert, with snacks, coffee and open play!
Location:
Aubergine
3530 W Armitage Ave
Chicago IL, 60647
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, February 10, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, February 14, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, February 14, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, February 15, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun and casual event that is lively and musical—and tailored to young, energetic kids. Tot Shabbat will include songs, stories, movement, a snack, and free play. And coffee for you! This month, we'll explore the sense of touch with plants and fruits for Tu Bishvat. No RSVP is needed, and families of all types and backgrounds are welcome.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, February 16, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, February 17, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, February 21, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, February 21, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, February 23, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, February 24, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, February 28, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, February 28, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, March 1, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
jBaby Chicago's Purim Ultimate Play Date | City
Sunday, March 1, 2020 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a tot sized Purim Carnival filled with costumes, games, kids concert and hamentashen. Enjoy open play at NY Kids Club with your jBaby community while celebrating this toddler friendly holiday!
Location:
NY Kids Club
2727 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
jBaby Chicago's Purim Ultimate Play Date | Suburbs
Sunday, March 1, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for a tot sized Purim Carnival filled with costumes, games, kids concert and hamentashen. Enjoy open play at the Exploratorium with your jBaby community while celebrating this toddler friendly holiday!
Location:
Exploratorium
4701 Oakton St
Skokie IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
The Get Together
Monday, March 2, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, March 6, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, March 6, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, March 8, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, March 9, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, March 13, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, March 13, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Family Camp
Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:00 PM - Sunday, March 15, 2020 12:16 PM
Arts – Campfires – Sing-a-longs – Nature exploration – Sports – Ropes course – Adult social time – Babysitting – Shabbat & Havdalah – Toddler & Baby friendly experiences - and so much more! For Families with children 6 and under (older siblings are welcome)
Location:
600 Lac La Belle Drive
Oconomowoc WI, 53066
Contact:
Rachel Rapoport
rachelrapoport@juf.org
312-357-4831
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, March 15, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, March 16, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, March 20, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, March 20, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, March 21, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun and casual event that is lively and musical—and tailored to young, energetic kids. Tot Shabbat will include songs, stories, movement, a snack, and free play. And coffee for you! This month, we will explore Havdallah, the ceremony that concludes Shabbat, and smell the sweet spices of Havdallah. No RSVP is needed, and families of all types and backgrounds are welcome.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, March 22, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, March 23, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, March 27, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, March 27, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Good Deeds Day
Sunday, March 29, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for JUF's 5th annual Good Deeds Day, an international day of service put on by the JUF TOV Volunteer Network. Hands-on service opportunities for community members of all ages!
Location:
TBD
TBD IL, 60606
Contact:
Marissa Comin
marissacomin@juf.org
312-357-4894
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation
Sunday, March 29, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 9/22/2019 - 5/3/2020)
Are you thinking about how to expose your children to Jewish culture and identity? Your family is welcome to ‘try out’ our Sunday School with your child joining their grade’s class for the day. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation holds weekly Sunday School classes for students in 1st through 10th Grade Confirmation. Each class has a well-defined curriculum, covering topics in Jewish history, literature and culture. We encourage children to value their Jewish identity and to think for themselves. Our whole school -- students, teachers, and families -- come together to celebrate Jewish holidays as well as for special programs on Jewish culture, community service activities and more. Everyone is welcome at our events so you can meet us for yourself — no charge and with no expectation of a commitment. Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation celebrates Jewish identity and culture by replacing worship with a belief in human responsibility and equality – for us, it’s about people, not prayer.
Location:
Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School
1959 N. Waukegan Rd (park/enter through east/back)
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Ilana Shaffer, Youth Education Director
youthed@KolHadash.com
773-209-8266
Web Page
The Get Together
Monday, March 30, 2020 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 9/9/2019 - 6/8/2020)
The Get Together provides an opportunity for parents to meet with other parents with young children. Parents share ideas and concerns with each other and to professional staff while their children play and explore together.
The Get Together will not meet on the following Mondays: 9/30/19; 10/13/19; 10/21/19; 4/13/20; 5/25/20.
Location:
Virginia Frank Child Development Center, Abe & Ida Cooper
6639 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645
Contact:
Mollie Reed, M.Ed
MollieReed@JCFS.org
773-765-3100
Sprout Shabbat Adult-Tot Program
Friday, April 3, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/4/2019 - 5/22/2020)
This class provides time for toddlers and parent/caregiver to spend a relaxing morning together in a warm, stimulating setting, with other children and a nurturing teacher. Art experiences, songs, and stories are offered, as well as an opportunity for exploration and play in a classroom and playroom. Jewish holiday songs and Judaic theme activities are introduced. This class offers a great opportunity for families to meet each other and share experiences. Shabbat is celebrated each week. Registration required.
Location:
303 Dodge Ave.
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
Shelli Patt
spatt@jrc-evanston.org
847-328-7678
Register Online
Family Shabbat celebration
Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 9/6/2019 - 5/31/2020)
Our family Shabbat celebration is an energetic, musical worship experience for families with young and school-age children. It includes English and Hebrew prayers and songs and is open to anyone that would like to attend. At the end of this casual, accessible service we gather our entire community to light candles, make Kiddush, and say the family blessing together.
Family Shabbat celebrations occur each Friday September through May that Shoresh meets. Check our calendar at https://www.kamii.org/cal for the full schedule.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
1100 E Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
Lauren Reeves, KAM Isaiah Israel
lreeves@kamii.org
773-924-1234
Web Page
Sunday School Try Out at Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation