Baby Beginnings
Friday, November 7, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/10/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us Friday mornings from 9:30am-11am at Anshe Emet! In partnership with jBaby, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more! Classes occur August-May and fill up fast! Sign up for one or all sessions. $12 a class per family – thanks to a generous jbaby grant!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Bim Bam Baby
Friday, November 7, 2025 9:45 AM - Friday, December 12, 2025 10:30 AM
Bim Bam Baby is a fun and energetic music class for tots and their parents or caregivers, with a few Jewish songs in the mix for some added fun. Enjoy lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents.
Location:
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd.
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Shabbat Shirah
Friday, November 7, 2025 11:00 AM - Friday, November 21, 2025 11:45 AM
Join us at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School for the opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers in the community. Sing, dance, play, and enjoy Shabbat traditions and songs with your child. This class is best for kids ages 6-24 months, but babies are welcome.
Location:
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
3751 N Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Babyccino
Sunday, November 9, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 10/26/2025 - 11/30/2025)
Babyccino with Chabad of Lincoln Square is a Pop-Up Playspace to Nurture Community Join local Jewish moms + tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some beautiful core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
This class meets 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. Feel free to register for whichever dates work for you!
Location:
Itsy-Bitsy Play Space
4210 N. Western Avenue
Chicago IL, 60618
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby & Me Yoga Class
Sunday, November 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Each class provides a calm and nurturing yoga practice filled with ways to enhance bonding and make babies happier and more comfortable in their bodies. During a Baby class, babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. For parents, this class gives you time to enjoy the company of other parents, learn breathing, relaxation, and self-nurturing techniques while exercising and aiding your baby's emerging development and personality. No yoga experience is required. Yoga mats provided or bring one of your own.
Best for babies from birth to crawling.
Class will run on 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26.
Location:
Shir Hadash Synagogue
200 W Dundee Road
Wheeling IL, 60090
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
RJD jBaby Musical Movement - Suburbs Fall 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 11/2/2025 - 11/23/2025)
Russian-speaking Jewish parents with babies and toddlers ages 0-36 month are invited to join a series of 4 classes for an interactive musical movement experience with Chicago’s premier theater education company “Stages.” Bring your little one and enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical class developed by theater and early education professionals, and greatly enjoyed by even the youngest participants. Sing along to your favorite tunes, play a variety of age-appropriate instruments, and immerse yourself into magical stories. Older siblings are welcome to join. We can’t wait to sing and dance with you!
Location:
475 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Alina Zatulyviter
alinazatulyviter@juf.org
312-673-2350
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Friday, November 14, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/10/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us Friday mornings from 9:30am-11am at Anshe Emet! In partnership with jBaby, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more! Classes occur August-May and fill up fast! Sign up for one or all sessions. $12 a class per family – thanks to a generous jbaby grant!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Shoresh Tot Time
Friday, November 14, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
(Recurring Monthly on the Second Friday of every month between 9/12/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Embrace Jewish time and ease into the evening with your little ones! Once a month during the school year, join us for a joyful Friday evening Tot Time at 4:30 PM with crafts, stories, and music. Come together with the entire Shoresh community for candle-lighting at 5:45 PM to add a beautiful moment to welcome Shabbat together. Sponsored by jBaby. Come for the whole year or when you can. Ages 4 and under with a caregiver.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
5039 South Greenwood
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Challah Buddies
Friday, November 14, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Monthly on the Second Friday of every month between 11/14/2025 - 1/9/2026)
For young Jewish families and early bakers. Join this pre-Shabbat experience to make the flavors of Judaism a part of your Shabbat experience like Challah, Hamentaschen, Macaroons and more!. Build your community, cultivate your family's Jewish values and experiences, and bring the flavors of Judaism home.
Location:
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd.
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
jBaby Third Shabbat
Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Monthly on the Third Saturday of every month between 10/18/2025 - 4/18/2026)
Congregation Rodfei Zedek is excited to offer an exclusive, interactive musical Shabbat experience co-led by Children’s Musician Sarah Jayne Parker and Marsha’s Music, which has offered the Music Together curriculum in Hyde Park for over 20 years. jBaby Third Shabbat offers children and caregivers the chance to enjoy Shabbat by singing songs, learning about music and rhythm, and moving their bodies! Come for this fantastic program, and stay to enjoy Kiddush lunch as a community.
This class meets on: Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, & Apr 18.
Location:
Congregation Rodfei Zedek
5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Broadway & Me with Stages Chicago
Sunday, November 16, 2025 9:15 AM - Sunday, May 17, 2026 10:00 AM
Each class, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.
Class meets: September 21, October 19, November 16, January 18, February 22, March 15, April 19 & May 17.
Location:
Congregation Beth Judea
5304 RFD
Long Grove IL, 60047
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Torah Tots
Sunday, November 16, 2025 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
These vibrant sessions are designed for young children and their families, featuring crafts, playtime, songs, Havdalah, and child-friendly food related to the Jewish holiday being celebrated. Each session runs from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Location:
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Babyccino
Sunday, November 16, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 10/26/2025 - 11/30/2025)
Babyccino with Chabad of Lincoln Square is a Pop-Up Playspace to Nurture Community Join local Jewish moms + tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some beautiful core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
This class meets 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. Feel free to register for whichever dates work for you!
Location:
Itsy-Bitsy Play Space
4210 N. Western Avenue
Chicago IL, 60618
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
RJD jBaby Musical Movement - Suburbs Fall 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 11/2/2025 - 11/23/2025)
Russian-speaking Jewish parents with babies and toddlers ages 0-36 month are invited to join a series of 4 classes for an interactive musical movement experience with Chicago’s premier theater education company “Stages.” Bring your little one and enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical class developed by theater and early education professionals, and greatly enjoyed by even the youngest participants. Sing along to your favorite tunes, play a variety of age-appropriate instruments, and immerse yourself into magical stories. Older siblings are welcome to join. We can’t wait to sing and dance with you!
Location:
475 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Alina Zatulyviter
alinazatulyviter@juf.org
312-673-2350
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Friday, November 21, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/10/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us Friday mornings from 9:30am-11am at Anshe Emet! In partnership with jBaby, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more! Classes occur August-May and fill up fast! Sign up for one or all sessions. $12 a class per family – thanks to a generous jbaby grant!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Babyccino
Sunday, November 23, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 10/26/2025 - 11/30/2025)
Babyccino with Chabad of Lincoln Square is a Pop-Up Playspace to Nurture Community Join local Jewish moms + tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some beautiful core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
This class meets 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. Feel free to register for whichever dates work for you!
Location:
Itsy-Bitsy Play Space
4210 N. Western Avenue
Chicago IL, 60618
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
RJD jBaby Musical Movement - Suburbs Fall 2025
Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 11/2/2025 - 11/23/2025)
Russian-speaking Jewish parents with babies and toddlers ages 0-36 month are invited to join a series of 4 classes for an interactive musical movement experience with Chicago’s premier theater education company “Stages.” Bring your little one and enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical class developed by theater and early education professionals, and greatly enjoyed by even the youngest participants. Sing along to your favorite tunes, play a variety of age-appropriate instruments, and immerse yourself into magical stories. Older siblings are welcome to join. We can’t wait to sing and dance with you!
Location:
475 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield IL, 60015
Contact:
Alina Zatulyviter
alinazatulyviter@juf.org
312-673-2350
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Friday, November 28, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/10/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us Friday mornings from 9:30am-11am at Anshe Emet! In partnership with jBaby, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more! Classes occur August-May and fill up fast! Sign up for one or all sessions. $12 a class per family – thanks to a generous jbaby grant!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Babyccino
Sunday, November 30, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, between 10/26/2025 - 11/30/2025)
Babyccino with Chabad of Lincoln Square is a Pop-Up Playspace to Nurture Community Join local Jewish moms + tots in a holistic social experience as we explore some beautiful core Jewish values together through music + movement + sensory stimulants.
This class meets 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. Feel free to register for whichever dates work for you!
Location:
Itsy-Bitsy Play Space
4210 N. Western Avenue
Chicago IL, 60618
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Friday, December 5, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/10/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us Friday mornings from 9:30am-11am at Anshe Emet! In partnership with jBaby, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more! Classes occur August-May and fill up fast! Sign up for one or all sessions. $12 a class per family – thanks to a generous jbaby grant!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby & Me Yoga Class
Sunday, December 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Each class provides a calm and nurturing yoga practice filled with ways to enhance bonding and make babies happier and more comfortable in their bodies. During a Baby class, babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. For parents, this class gives you time to enjoy the company of other parents, learn breathing, relaxation, and self-nurturing techniques while exercising and aiding your baby's emerging development and personality. No yoga experience is required. Yoga mats provided or bring one of your own.
Best for babies from birth to crawling.
Class will run on 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26.
Location:
Shir Hadash Synagogue
200 W Dundee Road
Wheeling IL, 60090
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Friday, December 12, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Friday, between 10/10/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us Friday mornings from 9:30am-11am at Anshe Emet! In partnership with jBaby, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory play and more! Classes occur August-May and fill up fast! Sign up for one or all sessions. $12 a class per family – thanks to a generous jbaby grant!
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Shoresh Tot Time
Friday, December 12, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
(Recurring Monthly on the Second Friday of every month between 9/12/2025 - 12/12/2025)
Embrace Jewish time and ease into the evening with your little ones! Once a month during the school year, join us for a joyful Friday evening Tot Time at 4:30 PM with crafts, stories, and music. Come together with the entire Shoresh community for candle-lighting at 5:45 PM to add a beautiful moment to welcome Shabbat together. Sponsored by jBaby. Come for the whole year or when you can. Ages 4 and under with a caregiver.
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
5039 South Greenwood
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Challah Buddies
Friday, December 12, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(Recurring Monthly on the Second Friday of every month between 11/14/2025 - 1/9/2026)
For young Jewish families and early bakers. Join this pre-Shabbat experience to make the flavors of Judaism a part of your Shabbat experience like Challah, Hamentaschen, Macaroons and more!. Build your community, cultivate your family's Jewish values and experiences, and bring the flavors of Judaism home.
Location:
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Rd.
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby & Me Yoga Class
Sunday, December 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Each class provides a calm and nurturing yoga practice filled with ways to enhance bonding and make babies happier and more comfortable in their bodies. During a Baby class, babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. For parents, this class gives you time to enjoy the company of other parents, learn breathing, relaxation, and self-nurturing techniques while exercising and aiding your baby's emerging development and personality. No yoga experience is required. Yoga mats provided or bring one of your own.
Best for babies from birth to crawling.
Class will run on 9/21, 10/5, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26.
Location:
Shir Hadash Synagogue
200 W Dundee Road
Wheeling IL, 60090
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
jBaby Third Shabbat
Saturday, December 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(Recurring Monthly on the Third Saturday of every month between 10/18/2025 - 4/18/2026)
Congregation Rodfei Zedek is excited to offer an exclusive, interactive musical Shabbat experience co-led by Children’s Musician Sarah Jayne Parker and Marsha’s Music, which has offered the Music Together curriculum in Hyde Park for over 20 years. jBaby Third Shabbat offers children and caregivers the chance to enjoy Shabbat by singing songs, learning about music and rhythm, and moving their bodies! Come for this fantastic program, and stay to enjoy Kiddush lunch as a community.
This class meets on: Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 21, & Apr 18.
Location:
Congregation Rodfei Zedek
5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
First Friends
Monday, January 5, 2026 9:30 AM - Monday, March 9, 2026 10:30 AM
Welcome to First Friends, Keshet’s program for families of infants with disabilities or complex medical needs. Through gentle play, music and sensory experiences, babies enjoy meaningful early learning while parents connect with others who truly understand. Guided by caring experts, First Friends offers more than a class—it’s a supportive, judgment-free community built on trust and shared experiences.
Location:
Keshet
799 Central Ave Ste 250
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Web Page
Register Online
Connecting The Expecting | Cohort 45
Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:30 PM - Friday, February 13, 2026 8:30 PM
Are you expecting your first child in this upcoming year? Anshe Emet’s and JBaby’s Connecting the expecting program brings you a community of other new parents to engage with as you start your family. Expectant parents at similar stages of life will gather to socialize, share resources and discuss issues pertaining to being pregnant and preparing for parenthood. This group is open to expectant single moms and couples (LGBTQ couples welcome) who are expecting the birth or adoption of their first baby, in which at least one member of the couple is Jewish.
Dates for this session include: January 22, 29, February 5 & 13 (Shabbat Dinner), 2026
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Toys, Tots and Tales
Sunday, March 8, 2026 9:30 AM - Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:30 AM
Join early childhood educator Laura Finkel, for Sunday morning fun and learning this Fall. Temple Beth Israel in Skokie, is excited to welcome families with young children in our community to Toys, Tots and Tails – an interactive parent/tot class that focuses on a Jewish storybook brought to life with through play, art and movement. Each week will feature a different story and activities, snack and time for free-play and socializing.
This class meets on the following Sundays; 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 & 5/3.
Location:
Temple Beth Israel
3601 W Dempster
Skokie IL, 60076
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
First Friends
Monday, March 16, 2026 9:30 AM - Monday, May 18, 2026 10:30 AM
Welcome to First Friends, Keshet’s program for families of infants with disabilities or complex medical needs. Through gentle play, music and sensory experiences, babies enjoy meaningful early learning while parents connect with others who truly understand. Guided by caring experts, First Friends offers more than a class—it’s a supportive, judgment-free community built on trust and shared experiences.
Location:
Keshet
799 Central Ave Ste 250
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Web Page
Register Online
