jBaby Winter/Spring Infant (0-6 months) Playgroup| Tuesday, 11am-12:30pm| Bright Bowls
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 11:00 AM - Tuesday, April 29, 2025 12:30 PM
lease bring your new jBaby and join us for a weekly playgroup! Infant, (0-6 months) playgroup meets weekly on Tuesday mornings at Bright Bowls in Highland Park. Come have fun, schmooze and meet new jbaby families too!
Infant Playgroup is free of charge, but please register so we know you're coming.
This is a drop in playgroup. We would love to see you each week, but understand if you are not able to attend each session. Please come when it works for you and your jBaby! You only need to register one time, not each week.
Playgroup meets each Tuesday from January 7 to May 20. There is no session on April 15.
Location:
Bright Bowls
777 Central Ave.
Highland Park IL, 60035
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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jBaby Winter/Spring Infant (0-6 months) Playgroup| Wednesday, 12:00pm-1:30pm| Prenatal Fit
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:00 PM - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:30 PM
Please bring your new jBaby and join us for a weekly playgroup! Infant, (0-6 months) playgroup meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons at Prenatal Fit in Lincoln Park. Come have fun, schmooze and meet new jbaby families too!
Infant Playgroup is free of charge, but please register so we know you're coming.
This is a drop in playgroup. We would love to see you each week, but understand if you are not able to attend each session. Please come when it works for you and your jBaby! You only need to register one time, not each week.
Playgroup meets each Wednesday from Jan.9 through May 21. There is no class on April 16.
Location:
Prenatal Fit
1937 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago IL, 60614
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Jamberry Music
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:30 AM - Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:15 AM
Join us for 45 minutes of joyful, collaborative music making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months and up, and siblings are welcome to join! Class is held in our very large social hall, with plenty of space for each family to sit comfortably.
Location:
Beth Emet Synagogue
1224 Dempster
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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JUF Young Families Celebrates Passover at the Botanic Garden
Sunday, March 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Why is this garden different from all other gardens? Because it’s the Botanic Garden!
Get ready for Passover and explore the Four Questions with interactive, kid-friendly games and crafts, plus a seder plate-themed scavenger hunt!
Your registration fee includes admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden, as well as access to our private Passover programming.
Location:
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe IL, 60022
Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Tiny Tots Busy Brains
Friday, April 4, 2025 9:30 AM - Friday, May 16, 2025 10:15 AM
Come join Mrs. Andi to sense and explore the world through experiential learning. Get ready to dive into a new theme each week corresponding with the Jewish calendar. You and your child will explore together with new friends.
Let's get busy!
Class meets on: April 4,11,25 and May 2,9,16
Location:
Congregation Or Shalom
21 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills IL, 60061
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Tot Time at Shoresh
Friday, April 4, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for the best Shabbat vibes of the month! KAM Isaiah Israel's Tot Time is a play-based Jewish learning experience for children 4 and under, along with their caregivers. Enjoy community candle lighting and blessings with our school-age families, and kick off your Friday night with a touch of love and connection.
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
KAM Isaiah Israel
5039 South Greenwood
Chicago IL, 60615
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Sensory Celebrations
Sunday, April 6, 2025 9:00 AM - Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:00 AM
Experience the Jewish holidays and seasons with sensory, tactile activities. Engage in art, music, stories, and free play. A challah snack will be served. Best for children ages 12 months and older along with their favorite adult! Families are welcome to stay from 10-10:30 for our Family School music and service.
Class meets on: 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18
Location:
Congregation Sukkat Shalom
1001 Central Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Torah Tots
Sunday, April 6, 2025 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Join us on any or all of 7 Sunday mornings for an hour of fun, storytelling, and crafts designed specifically for children four years old and younger, accompanied by an adult. We'll celebrate Havdalah and explore Jewish values through holiday-themed programs when appropriate.
Location:
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Broadway Storytime: Movers and Shakers
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:30 AM - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:30 AM
Introduce your baby or toddler to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate Jewish story will be read to give you a chance to socialize too. Come meet other parents with children similar in age.
**This class is best for 9 months - 2 years.**
Location:
Temple Beth-El of Northbrook
3610 Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Broadway Storytime: Babies
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:30 AM - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:30 AM
Spend the morning with your baby as they are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate Jewish story will be read to give you a chance to socialize too. Come meet other parents with children similar in age.
**This class is best for 0-9 months.**
Location:
Temple Beth-El of Northbrook
3610 Dundee Road
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Wiggles & Giggles
Friday, April 11, 2025 11:00 AM - Friday, May 16, 2025 11:45 AM
Join us for a parent-child program, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle time, songs, and art/sensory experiences. These weekly sessions are an opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers of young children and discuss and learn about your child’s development.
No class 4/18.
Location:
Lake County JCC
23280 N. Old McHenry Rd
Lake Zurich IL, 60047
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Wiggles and Giggles
Thursday, April 24, 2025 9:45 AM - Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:30 AM
Join us for a parent-child program, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle time, songs, and art/sensory experiences. These weekly sessions are an opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers of young children and discuss and learn about your child’s development.
Location:
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Drive
Northbrook IL, 60062
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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LEAP into Shabbat
Friday, April 25, 2025 9:45 AM - Friday, May 30, 2025 10:30 AM
We are thrilled to partner with with jBaby Chicago for LEAP into Shabbat! LEAP into Shabbat is CJDS' tot Shabbat program where children ages 0-3 and their parents have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Shabbat.
Each week your child will experience different activities and songs related to Shabbat. Friend of CJDS and early childhood specialist extraordinaire, Max Handelman, will be leading each session.
Location:
Chicago Jewish Day School
3730 N. California Avenue
Chicago IL, 60618
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Sticky, Slimy, Shabbat
Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:30 AM - Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:15 AM
Join us on Shabbat morning for sticky, slimy, tactile activities to help your child celebrate Shabbat! We'll end each class with a challah snack and some Shabbat songs. Best for children ages 12-24 months and their favorite adult!
Location:
Congregation Sukkat Shalom
1001 Central Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Bim Bam Baby
Friday, May 2, 2025 9:45 AM - Friday, May 30, 2025 10:30 AM
Bim Bam Baby is a fun and energetic music class for tots and their parents or caregivers, with a few Jewish songs in the mix for some added fun. Enjoy lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents.
Location:
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Shabbat Shirah
Friday, May 2, 2025 11:00 AM - Friday, May 23, 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.
Class meets on May 2, 9, 16, & 24.
Location:
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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Jamberry
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:30 AM - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:15 AM
Join us for 45 minutes of joyful, collaborative music making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months and up, and siblings are welcome to join! Class is held in our very large social hall, with plenty of space for each family to sit comfortably.
Location:
Beth Emet Synagogue
1224 Dempster
Evanston IL, 60202
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
Register Online
Baby Beginnings
Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 1/9/2025 - 5/29/2025)
Baby Beginnings is open to babies 12 months and younger and their grown-ups. Join incredible community experts for music, yoga, Jewish life with baby, and more! Baby Beginnings is especially designed for pre-walkers, and some sessions are best for pre-crawlers (as noted in the session deions).
Sign up for as many sessions as you like!
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905
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Connecting The Expecting | Cohort 43
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:30 PM - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8:30 PM
Expectant parents at similar stages of life will gather to socialize, share resources and discuss issues pertaining to being pregnant and preparing for parenthood. This group is open to expectant single moms and couples (LGBTQ couples welcome) who are expecting the birth or adoption of their first baby, in which at least one member of the couple is Jewish.
Each session will include a guest speaker and topics will include newborn basics, adjusting to new roles as parents, Jewish baby rituals and creating a Jewish home.
Cohort 43, for those expecting July-September. Dates for this session is: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, Shabbat dinner June 13 2025.
Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 N. Broadway Street
Chicago IL, 60613
Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907
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