Week of March 17 Friday, March 22 Pre-Passover Shabbat Dinner Friday, March 22 Is your kitchen ready for Pesach and you don t know what to do for Shabbos? No worries!! Come to the Shul for Friday Night dinner! Time: 6:00 pm Cost: $18 per adult, $8 per child 6-12, 5 and under Free RSVP info: Email the synagogue office or call 847-509-9204 Saturday, March 23 Saturday, March 23 Services for families with children preschool age and through 2 nd grade. Babies welcome. JUF Book Buddies in Vernon Hills Sunday, March 24 Week of March 24 Northbrook Community Synagogue 2548 Jasper Court Northbrook, IL 60062 JUF Joyfully Jewish Join JUF Book Buddies in Vernon Hills for stories, craft projects and family fun! This month learn about the holiday of Passover! Meet new friends and spend meaningful time with your family. All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend! Great for parents, grandparents and friends too! Co-sponsored this month by the Northwest Suburban Collaborative. Best for children 0-5. Time: 10:30-11:30 am Location: Barnes and Noble, Hawthorn Westfield Mall, Vernon Hills RSVP info: Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is requested for planning purposes! Register online, by email or by phone at 312-444-2812.
Pesach Seders Monday, March 25 and/or Tuesday, March 26 Let our family host yours for an enchanting Passover Seder! Relive the Exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a family seder complete with handbaked matzah, wine, and a delicious home-made dinner. Time: 7:30pm RSVP info: Check out our website or call 847-677-1770 Tuesday, March 26 & Friday, March 29 Passover Pray & Play Wednesday, March 27 Celebrate Passover at a special holiday service with songs, prayers, stories, and more. Stay for yummy Pesach treats and playtime in the Grossinger-Brickman Activity Center. This program is geared for families with children in 2nd grade & younger but all are welcome! Time: 11:00am RSVP info: Contact Rachel Kamin, (847) 432-8903 x 242 for more information. Celebrate Passover with Anshe Emet Wednesday, March 27 Join us for a short family friendly service with lots of singing, followed by JEWPERDY with the entire congregation. Followed by lunch (of course) and play time on the field (weather permitting) Saturday, March 30 Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie 4059 Dempster St. Skokie, IL 60076
Saturday, March 30 Services for families with children preschool age and through 2 nd grade. Babies welcome. Week of March 31 Tuesday, April 2 & Friday, April 5 Celebrate Passover with Anshe Emet Tuesday, April 2 Join us for a short family friendly service with lots of singing, followed by JEWPERDY with the entire congregation. Followed by lunch (of course) and play time on the field (weather permitting) Moshiach Seuda Tuesday, April 2 Redemption is the theme of Pesach, when we celebrate our liberation from Egypt. On the final day of Pesach, the holiday of freedom, the Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of celebrating a "Moshiach Seudah", a lively and kabalistic experience focused on the Era of Moshiach. Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie 4059 Dempster St. Skokie, IL 60076 Time: Time TBA RSVP info: Check out our website or call 847-677-1770 Anshe Emet Young Families Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner Friday, April 5 Kabbalat Shabbat Service for families with children 5 and under, plus a service for older siblings (children in first grade and above). BOTH services begin at 5:45 pm and are followed directly by ONE community dinner. Time: 5:45pm RSVP info: Please follow this link to register your family for dinner by Friday March 29. Tot Shabbat at Temple Jeremiah Friday, April 5 Young children and their families are invited to join our clergy on the bima as we Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Road Northfield, IL 60093
welcome in the weekly day of rest. We begin with a complimentary pizza dinner, then continue with songs, crafts, and snacks. Time: 6:00 pm RSVP info: Please RSVP to Lia Lehrer, Membership and Communications Director at 847-441-5760 so we can welcome you to Tot Shabbat. Grandparent Tot Shabbat Saturday, April 6 Grandparents or Special Friends invited to celebrate with their preschool age children. Come hear a story, sing some songs, crafts and snacks. Time: 9:30-11:00 am Saturday, April 6 Saturday, April 6 Are eagles, bats, swans, giraffes, grasshoppers and sharks kosher? Join Lori Stark, our guest leader, for Religious School Shabbat, as we learn which animals, fish, birds, and insects are kosher and why. All families are welcome regardless of the age of your children - fun for the whole family! Babies welcome. got shabbat? Saturday, April 6 The Preschool @ NSCI JCC Chicago JCC s got shabbat? is a great way for families with children ages 3 8 to spend a Shabbat afternoon. Enjoy craft projects, singing and more! Special Entertainer: Storyteller Dot Kane Time: 3:30 5:00 pm Location: Congregation Solel, 1301 Clavey Road, Highland Park For more information, click here or call or email Marnie at 224-406-9205 Hands on Heroes - The Gan Project Sunday, April 7 JUF Joyfully Jewish At The Gan Project, families will help tend the garden by spreading mulch, filling raised beds with soil, and seeding of flowers and potatoes. Time: 2:00 3:30 pm Location: 3003 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago RSVP info: Register online or contact Deborah Shub at 312-444-2844
Week of April 7 Tuesday, April 9 & Friday, April 12 Terrific Tuesdays Open Gym and Story Time Tuesday, April 9 For children ages birth to 5 years accompanied by an adult. A "drop-in" activity hour for preschool aged children ending with a story or music time. Sponsored by the Paul S. & Sylvia Steinberg Preschool. No fee. Time: 3:30-4:30 pm RSVP info: No RSVP needed Do Jewish L'ag B'Omer - Jewish Text Messaging Wednesday, April 10 New Workshop Series for Parents and Grandparents with BJE. Discover easy, hands-on, inspirational ways to enhance a Jewish home. Join us to study sources, learn how to "do Jewish", and share the cooking and crafts that will enrich your family's life. You will find space to explore, question and celebrate, whatever your background! Led by Dr. Betsy Dolgin Katz and Fran Alpert. Time: 7:45-9:00 pm Cost: $18 per session or all five for $75.00. RSVP info: To register and for more information call or email Rolly Cohen at 847-291- 7788 x 1304 Nursery School Open House Wednesday, April 10 Come and Discover the Nursery School at KAM Isaiah Israel! Registration is now open for fall and summer enrollment. Act fast, as spots are filling up! Time: 9:30-11:00 am RSVP info: For more information, contact Sarah Cort, Nursery School director, 773-924-1234 Fridays at JCC! Friday, April 12 Bring the whole family and enjoy quality time together, singing, dancing, eating, making crafts, and having fun! Time: 5:45 pm - Songs & music, 6:15 pm Dinner Locations: Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook (wear comfortable clothes and bring a bathing suit & towel) Jacob Duman JCC, Buffalo Grove The Nursery School at KAM Isaiah Israel 1100 E Hyde Park Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 JCC Chicago
(wear comfortable clothes) RSVP info: Click here for more info Temple Sholom Tot Shabbat at the Shedd Aquarium Saturday, April 13 Come celebrate Shabbat at the Shedd Aquarium with a special musical guest! We will meet at the group entrance, located on the South Side of the building at the bus turnaround. Feel free to enjoy the aquarium following the Tot Shabbat until 11:00 a.m. Time: 9:15 11:00 am Location: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605 RSVP info: Contact Tara Patek, 773-435-1546 Shabbat Yeladim at Temple Jeremiah Saturday, April 13 Young children (ages 3-7) and their families are invited to join us for a fun, uplifting, engaging service. We ll have songs, a springtime craft, our famous sprinkle cookies, and challah and juice with Dr. Anne Lidsky and Cantor Amy Zussman. RSVP: Please RSVP to Lia Lehrer, Membership and Communications Director, at 847-441-5760 so we can welcome you to Shabbat Yeladim. Saturday, April 13 Saturday, April 13 Services for families with children preschool age and through 2 nd grade. Babies welcome. The Magic of Shabbat Saturday, April 13 A fun, engaging Shabbat afternoon for children 2 8. Featuring Magic Gary. There will be crafts, story time, treats and havdallah! FREE and open to the community! Time: 3:30 5:00 pm RSVP info: RSVP by Sunday, April 7 to tzivin@orshalomlc.org or 847-362-1948 Temple Sholom of Chicago 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60657 Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Road Northfield, IL 60093 Congregation Or Shalom 21 Hawthorn Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Week of April 14 Tuesday, April 16 & Friday, April 19 Hands on Heroes Bernie s Book Bank Thursday, April 18 Families will help Bernie s Book Bank sort, sticker, and prepare children s books for distribution. Time: 3:30 5:30 pm Location: 28101 N. Ballard Dr., Unit A, Lake Forest RSVP info: Register online or contact Deborah Shub at 312-444-2844 Shabbat Mishpacha Friday, April 19 Join the Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah young family community for a Shabbat experience where everyone is encouraged to sing, clap, dance and pray. Time: 5:30 pm Cost: $5 per person and $20 family max, children under 3 are free! RSVP info: Click here to RSVP Fridays at JCC! Friday, April 19 Bring the whole family and enjoy quality time together, singing, dancing, eating, making crafts, and having fun! Time: 5:45 pm Songs & Music, 6:00 pm - Dinner Location: Florence G. Heller JCC, Chicago: Lakeview (wear comfortable clothes) RSVP info: Click here for more info Tot Shabbat Saturday, April 20 Sing, dance, hear stories and have fun with Rabbi London and Cantor Luck. Afterwards, enjoy lox and bagel brunch! Everyone is welcome to come. Time: 9:00 am JUF Joyfully Jewish Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah 3220 Big Tree Ln. Wilmette, IL 60091 JCC Chicago Beth Emet 1224 Dempster Evanston, IL 60202
Saturday, April 20 Saturday, April 20 Services for families with children preschool age and through 2 nd grade. Babies welcome. Nursery School Open House Monday, April 22 Week of April 21 Come and Discover the Nursery School at KAM Isaiah Israel! Registration is now open for fall and summer enrollment. Act fast, as spots are filling up! Time: 5:00-6:30 pm RSVP info: For more information, contact Sarah Cort, Nursery School director, 773-924-1234 Ani B Gani - Hillel Torah s NEW Hebrew Immersion Program Tuesday, April 23 Hillel Torah s Pre-school is excited to announce a NEW Hebrew Immersion Program for toddlers (ages 14 months 3 years) Time: 9:15 10:00 am Cost: $30 for 6 sessions (April 23, 30, May 7,21,28, June 4) RSVP info: Contact Margot Parnass, 847-674-6533 x 55 Do Jewish The Magic of Shabbat Wednesday, April 24 New Workshop Series for Parents and Grandparents with BJE. Discover easy, hands-on, inspirational ways to enhance a Jewish home. Join us to study sources, learn how to "do Jewish", and share the cooking and crafts that will enrich your family's life. You will find space to explore, question and celebrate, whatever your background! Led by Dr. Betsy Dolgin Katz and Fran Alpert. Time: 7:45-9:00 pm Cost: $18 per session or all five for $75.00. RSVP info: To register and for more information call or email Rolly Cohen at 847-291- 7788 x 1304 The Nursery School at KAM Isaiah Israel 1100 E Hyde Park Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 Hillel Torah Skokie Valley Pre-School 8825 N. East Prairie Road Skokie, Illinois 60076
Tuesday, April 23 & Friday, April 26 Saturday, April 27 Saturday, April 27 Services for families with children preschool age and through 2 nd grade. Babies welcome. 2013 Israel Solidarity Day Sunday, April 28 Week of April 28 JUF Calling all families! Join JUF for the 2013 Israel Solidarity Day as we celebrate Israel s 65th anniversary and come together for one big, festive event filled with Israeli spirit! Special family programming will take place from 11:00 am 1:00 pm and will feature Shalom Sesame characters, Israeli craft projects, face painting, PJ Library/Sifryat Pajama reading corner, and more! Other event highlights will include the Walk with Israel, inclusive of a one-mile family walk, fabulous all-day entertainment in Ravinia s Pavilion featuring the King David Drummers, The Maccabeats, and our headliner, Matisyahu and food for purchase. 4:00 pm Location: Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park RSVP info: To register to participate or volunteer, please visit www.juf.org/isd. Ani B Gani - Hillel Torah s NEW Hebrew Immersion Program Tuesday, April 30 Hillel Torah s Pre-school is excited to announce a NEW Hebrew Immersion Program for toddlers (ages 14 months 3 years) Time: 9:15 10:00am Cost: $30 for 6 sessions (April 23, 30, May 7,21,28, June 4) RSVP info: Contact Margot Parnass, 847-674-6533 x 55 Hillel Torah Skokie Valley Pre-School 8825 N. East Prairie Road Skokie, Illinois 60076
Tuesday, April 30 & Friday, May 3 Terrific Tuesdays Parenting Program Speaker Series Tuesday, April 30 Join us one evening a month to hear a guest speaker discussing a variety of relevant topics for parents and caregivers of young children under 5 years of age. No fee. No rsvp needed. The guest speaker changes each month. Sponsored by the Paul S. & Sylvia Steinberg Preschool. Time: 8:00 9:30 pm RSVP info: Contact Ava or the preschool office (847) 432-2830 with questions or to register for this free program. Young Women s Board Early Childhood Perspectives Tuesday, April 30 The Young Women s Board, together with Joyfully Jewish Family Programs, invite you to attend Early Childhood Perspectives, an annual outreach program designed for women with young children. This year, we are proud to present Dr. Thomas Phelan, author of the best-selling, awarding winning 1-2-3 Magic Parenting Program, who will speak on effective and positive parenting solutions. Dr. Phelan is an internationally renowned expert and lecturer on parenting. A registered PhD clinical psychologist, he appears frequently on radio and television and has been engaged in private practice since 1972. Please join us for a fun and educational evening. Time: 7:00pm Location: Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka RSVP info: Contact Liz Weiner at 312-444-2860 JUF Women s Division Want to see your organization listed in the young family community calendar? Email Julie Brodsky for more information.