Jewish Events in Chicago

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SENSE-ational Celebrations

Wed, Oct 7·9:15 – 10:15 AM·Am Shalom

One of the ways toddlers learn about the world around them is by exploring with their senses. Join us for an immersive experience where you and your little one will: Discover the sights, sounds, smells, textures, and…

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jBaby Broadway Storytime Movers and Shakers | Sept 30 – Nov 18 2026

Wed, Oct 7·9:30 – 10:30 AM·Temple Beth-El

Spend the morning with your 0-2-year-old as our littlest Broadway fans are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates…

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Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!

Wed, Oct 7·10:00 AM – 12:00 PM·1015 Howard Street, Adult Day Services

Take CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, or…

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jBaby Broadway Storytime Babies | Sept 30 – Nov 18 2026

Wed, Oct 7·10:30 – 11:30 AM·Temple Beth-El

Spend the morning with your 0-2-year-old as our littlest Broadway fans are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates…

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Young adults

October 7th: Three Years Later

Wed, Oct 7·7:00 – 9:00 PM·Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop

Join the Chicago Jewish Young Adult community on October 7th as we mark three years since the Hamas attacks on Israel and gather to reflect on how October 7th has continued to shape Jewish life, identity, and community…

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jBaby Little Story Steppers | Sept 3 – Oct 29 2026

Thu, Oct 8·9:30 – 10:30 AM·Congregation BJBE Early Childhood at the Chava Center

A class designed to help toddlers and their grown-ups discover the magic of books! Interactive Storytime featuring songs, fingerplays, movement, and felt-board activities that bring the story to life. Each week we will…

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jBaby New Parents Connect | Oct 8 – Nov 12 2026

Thu, Oct 8·10:00 – 11:00 AM·Sinai Preschool

Welcoming your first baby is exciting—and full of questions! Join other first-time parents with babies ages 0–9 months for conversation, support, and connection in a warm, welcoming environment. Each session explores…

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jBaby Music B’Yachad | Oct 8 – Dec 17, 2026

Thu, Oct 8·11:15 – 11:55 AM·Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago

Come sing with me, mishpachati! There is something special about making music together! Join us for a joyful, interactive class where young children and their grown-ups will sing favorite songs, discover new ones, move…

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jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Sept. 3 – Oct. 8 | City

Thu, Oct 8·12:00 – 1:30 PM·The Family Room Southport

Please bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending time with you and your little one! Please come each…

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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

Thu, Oct 8·1:00 – 2:30 PM

Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market. Resume and cover letter workshops convene August 5, September 10, October 8, November 4, and…

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YLD Happy Hour Before Focus on Chicago School Board Elections

Thu, Oct 8·5:00 – 6:15 PM·GoodTimes Brewery + Kitchen

Kick off the evening with YLD before JUF’s Focus on Chicago School Board Elections program. Join fellow young professionals for drinks, networking, and conversation as we gather to connect and discuss the issues shaping…

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Focus on Chicago School Board Elections

Thu, Oct 8·6:30 – 8:30 PM·Lakeview location shared 24 hours prior

Are you a voter in the City of Chicago? Join JUF for an in-depth look at the upcoming election for Chicago’s School Board. For the first time, all 21 members of the Board will be elected, and every Chicago voter can…

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Fall LEADS 2026 Session 2

Thu, Oct 8·6:30 – 8:30 PM

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Melton: Biblical Women—Emerging from the Margins through Midrash

Thu, Oct 8·6:30 – 9:00 PM·300 Revere Drive

Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago, in partnership with the Melton School, present this 10-week course led by Rabbi Marianne Novak. Participants will explore major female figures of the Bible. Through classic and modern…

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YLD Playoff Baseball Watch Party

Thu, Oct 8·6:30 – 8:30 PM·Southport Betty

Join YLD to cheer on the Chicago White Sox as they compete in the American League Division Series. Watch the game, grab a drink, and meet new people! (Actual game schedule and time is still TBD by MLB. We will adjust…

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PJ Library| Neighborhood Night Out| Deerfield

Thu, Oct 8·7:00 – 9:00 PM·Field House Kitchen and Bar

Take a night off from doing the bedtime routine and have a relaxing dinner out with other PJ Library parents! We will meet at Field House in Deerfield. Appetizers are provided, and you are responsible for your own…

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jBaby and PJ Library | Expectant Parents Dinner | Northbrook

Thu, Oct 8·7:30 – 9:00 PM·Napolita Pizzeria

Are you expecting a baby in 2026 or 2027? Join Shelby, PJ Library Connector and fellow expectant mom, for a special Expectant Parents Night Out! Come connect with other soon-to-be parents, share in the excitement of…

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Shalom Sprouts

Fri, Oct 9·9:00 – 9:45 AM·840 Vernon Ave

A joyful caregiver-and-child program for little ones ages 20 months–4 years, Shalom Sprouts is a wonderful way to learn, play, and grow together! Each session will incorporate art, music, movement, stories, and hands-on…

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jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom | Oct 9- Dec 4, 2026

Fri, Oct 9·9:30 – 10:20 AM·Congregation Or Shalom

Dance around the room, sing out with joy, play creatively with instruments, and build your Jewish community! Kindermusik’s beloved worldwide curriculum is presented at Or Shalom with an emphasis on Jewish tunes…

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jBaby Bim Bam Baking | Oct 2 – Oct 30 2026

Fri, Oct 9·9:45 – 10:30 AM·Temple Jeremiah

Join us to roll up your sleeves and get a little messy! Bim Bam Baby Baking is a twist of challah baking and Shabbat fun all rolled into one. Enjoy hands-on, developmentally appropriate challah making activities with…

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jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | Sept 18 – Nov 20, 2026

Fri, Oct 9·9:45 – 10:30 AM·Chicago Jewish Day School

CJDS is thrilled to partner with with jBaby Chicago for LEAP into Shabbat! LEAP (Learn Experience Appreciate and Play) into Shabbat is CJDS’s tot Shabbat program where children ages 0-3 and their parents have an…

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IsraelNow Chicago High School Trip Zoom Info Sessions

Fri, Oct 9·12:00 – 1:00 PM·Jewish United Fund

Join IsraelNow staff on Zoom and learn about our upcoming one-time high school trip! This is for any teens whose 8th-grade Israel experiences were cancelled or disrupted in the last couple of years.

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Rockin’ Family Shabbat

Fri, Oct 9·5:30 – 6:30 PM·Bernard Weinger JCC

Join us for a joyful Rockin’ Family Shabbat filled with music, movement, and fun for the whole family! Rockin’ Kids will lead an energetic evening of singing, dancing, games, and Shabbat spirit in a warm and welcoming…

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jBaby Kehillah Junior | Sept 26 – Nov 14 2026

Sat, Oct 10·9:30 – 10:45 AM·Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

Kehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2.5 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat music, where children can sing, dance, and…

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jBaby & PJ Library | Pumpkin Fest at Didier Farms | Lincolnshire

Sat, Oct 10·10:00 AM – 12:00 PM·Didier Farms

Celebrate the magic of autumn with jBaby and PJ Library community at the annual Happy Times Pumpkin Fest! It is the perfect opportunity to connect with local families, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and make lasting…

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Tot Shabbat

Sat, Oct 10·10:30 – 11:00 AM·1040 N. Harlem Ave

Join Ms. Jessie and Sammy Spider in celebrating Shabbat! Families of all backgrounds are welcome to this warm service, followed by challah and grape juice and then a home-hosted brunch.

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Voices of Peace and War

Sat, Oct 10·3:30 – 5:30 PM·Temple Beit Shalom

Join us for an evening with Daniel Sherman, an Israeli strategic and organizational consultant whose career spans the military, diplomacy, civil society, human rights, and Jewish communal life. Ten years ago, before…

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YLD and Chi-Town Schvitzers Marathon Watch Party

Sun, Oct 11·9:00 – 11:00 AM·Happy Camper – Old Town

Join YLD and the Chi-Town Schvitzers to watch the 2026 Chicago Marathon! Enjoy good food and grab a drink while supporting runners in our community and OneFamily runners from Israel. Registration secures a spot at our…

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jBaby Torah Tots | Oct 11 – Dec 6 2026

Sun, Oct 11·9:30 – 10:30 AM·Temple Beth Israel

Join early childhood educator Abbey Weiss, 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 Torah Tots – an interactive…

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Sunday School Try-a-Class

Sun, Oct 11·9:30 – 11:30 AM·Deerfield High School

Looking for a way for your child to connect with Jewish culture, holidays, history, values, community, and identity — but not sure a traditional synagogue or Sunday School feels right for your family? At Kol Hadash…

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Broadway & Me Monthly Class

Sun, Oct 11·10:00 – 11:00 AM·Joliet Jewish Congregation

BROADWAY & ME – Ages 1-5 Classes are once a month 10-11am. In each class, we are introduced to Broadway Musicals. The unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate, incorporating activities that…

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jBaby Music for Menschkins | Oct 4 – Nov 22 2026

Sun, Oct 11·10:00 – 10:45 AM·Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

In each of these interactive 45-minute classes, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments. We will use a combination of…

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jBaby Kindermusik at Or Shalom | Oct 9- Dec 4, 2026

Fri, Dec 4·9:30 – 10:20 AM·Congregation Or Shalom

Dance around the room, sing out with joy, play creatively with instruments, and build your Jewish community! Kindermusik’s beloved worldwide curriculum is presented at Or Shalom with an emphasis on Jewish tunes…

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jBaby Bim Bam Baby | Nov 13 – Dec 18 2026

Fri, Dec 4·9:45 – 10:30 AM·Temple Jeremiah

Shabbat Shalom, Hey! 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…

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jBaby Baby Beginnings | Nov 6 – Dec 11 2026

Fri, Dec 4·11:00 AM – 12:30 PM·Anshe Emet Synagogue

Looking for a way to meet other families with babies under 1 year old? Join us at Anshe Emet for Baby Beginnings! In partnership with jBaby Chicago, we bring in experts in the field to sing, stretch, engage in sensory…

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jBaby Kehillah Junior | Dec 5 – Feb 27 2026 – 2027

Sat, Dec 5·9:30 – 10:45 AM·Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

Kehillah Junior is a joyful introduction to Shabbat for young children ages 2.5 and under and their families. Each week, our song leader will lead the group in lively Shabbat music, where children can sing, dance, and…

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YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser 2026

Sat, Dec 5·7:00 PM·The Salt Shed

Join us for an unforgettable night at this year’s Big Event Fundraiser featuring a mind blowing performance from Oz “The Mentalist” Pearlman. The night includes a pre-party with food and drinks, and an after-party with…

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jBaby Litte Sparks | Dec 6 2026

Sun, Dec 6·9:15 – 10:15 AM·Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation

Little Sparks: A Sensory Judaism Adventure (Ages 0 to 4) Come explore our synagogue like never before! Little Sparks is a rotating, interactive program designed just for our youngest participants, one where every few…

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jBaby Torah Tots | Oct 11 – Dec 6 2026

Sun, Dec 6·9:30 – 10:30 AM·Temple Beth Israel

Join early childhood educator Abbey Weiss, 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 Torah Tots – an interactive…

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JUF Young Families Celebrates a Hilarious Chanukah!

Sun, Dec 6·10:30 AM – 12:00 PM·Evanston Ecology Center

Join us for a joyful and silly Chanukah celebration! Enjoy an interactive comedy show and games led by the Bible Players, along with some family-friendly Chanukah crafts and delicious doughnuts treats. Kick off your…

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