Our Events

PJ Library Holiday Celebrations

Our Young Families Celebrates events add a Jewish twist to your favorite family friendly destinations through Chicagoland. We’ve brought Passover frogs to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and a giant menorah to the Chicago Children’s Museum - from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Ha Atzmaut (Israel’s Birthday), we invite your whole family --grandparents too! -- to celebrate every season.

JUF Young Families programming is enriched by the diversity of our participants. We know each family is unique and all are welcome. Please email us at youngfamilies@juf.org if you have any questions or if you require any accommodations to make our programming accessible and welcoming to your family.


PJ Library Family Camp at OSRUI

Friday, September 20, 2024 4:00 PM - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:00 AM <Add to Calendar>

In partnership with JFAM and OSRUI, PJ Library invites you to get away, unwind and introduce your family to the magic of Jewish camp complete with campfires, s’mores, sports, nature, sing-alongs, art, Shabbat, and so much more! Our PJ Library Family Camp weekends are an all-inclusive Jewish experience especially designed for families with children 6 and under.


Location:
OSRUI
600 Lac La Belle Dr
Oconomowoc IL, 53066


Contact:
PJ Library
pjlibrary@juf.org
312-357-4905


Register Online

JUF Young Families Celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Sunday, September 29, 2024 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM <Add to Calendar>

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah at Honey Bee Gardens Farm, a unique family farm and animal sanctuary. Visit with all the farm animals (horses, bunnies, goats, cats, dogs, and May the Pig!), take a turn fishing in the lake, explore the amazing nature playground, groove to Rosh Hashanah tunes, and watch the bees in the active hive make honey, just in time for a sweet New Year!

As a special treat, Daniel Tiger will be on hand in his trolley to transport families from a nearby parking lot to the garden, as parking on-site is limited. Daniel will pose for pictures and we will use the opportunity to talk about starting the New Year off as a kind and helpful neighbor!

Your registration fee covers all activities and admission to the garden for your entire family, plus snacks and a small jar of honey to take home.


Location:
Honey Bee Gardens Farm
8405 Kearney Rd
Downers Grove IL, 60516


Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905


Register Online

“Wonderful teachers and other staff, love the music and drama teachers who visit and the use of the natural setting in the classroom.”

JUF Right Start Family