Let the Greater Boston Jewish community welcome you and your new baby with a home visit, FREE gift tote and community resources about family friendly programs, events and activities in your area. If you or your partner identifies as Jewish and you have had or adopted a baby in the last six months, we would love to meet you!
Thank you for our visit and generous gift! It helped us make connections in our Jewish community.
Welcome Baby! Parent
We've got a bundle of goodies for your bundle of joy!
Register today, and a trained visitor will personally deliver your free Welcome Baby! gift tote that includes:
- Free subscription to PJ Library® - Jewish children’s books and music delivered monthly to your home
- Magic Beans coupon for baby grear, toys and surprises!
- High-quality baby toys
- Community resource guide
- Invitations to family-friendly events
- Information about local congregations and Jewish family events
Welcome Baby! is one way we help you connect to the Jewish community, family resources and other new parents.
Questions? Or for more information on Welcome Baby! in Greater Boston please send an email to: welcomebaby@cjp.org.
Supported by Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) in partnership with local organizations, including JCC Greater Boston.
Welcome Baby! Events & Activities for Your Family
Welcome Baby!
Welcome Baby!
Let the Greater Boston Jewish community welcome you and your new baby with a home visit, FREE gift tote and community resources about family friendly events and activities in your area.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Baby! Stroller Fit on the Rail Trail |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 8 |
Holliston | |
| Welcome Baby! Postnatal Yoga Meetup |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Sep 17 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Stroll & Schmooze |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Saturday Sep 21 |
Sharon | |
| Welcome Baby! Cranberry Bog Walk |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Oct 6 |
Foxboro | |
| Welcome Baby! Stroll & Schmooze |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Oct 13 |
Sherborn | |
| Welcome Baby! Brunch: Get Some Sleep |
For parents with children 0-2 yrs |
Sunday Oct 20 |
Newton | Register |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup Goes to the Movies |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Monday Oct 21 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Workshop: Balancing Work and Baby |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Nov 3 |
Natick | |
| Welcome Baby! Babies & Brews |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Nov 3 |
North Easton | |
| Welcome Baby! Bagel Meetup |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Nov 12 |
Arlington |
PJ Library®
PJ Library®
Free, high quality Jewish-themed books and music for your young child – plus a monthly newsletter with upcoming family events.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 21 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 6-Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Welcome Back Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Sep 14 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 18-Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Grandparents at Playgroup |
0-4yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Grandparents at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Apples & Honey Grandparent Tea |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Sep 22 |
Framingham | Register |
| Dads and Brews |
For parents with children 0-5 yrs |
Sunday Sep 22 |
Waltham | |
| PJ Library Honey and Hayrides |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 22 |
North Easton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Grandparents at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 27 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library New Year StoryWalk® |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Oct 6 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Sukkot at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Oct 11 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Sukkot at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Oct 16 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Sukkot at Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Oct 18 |
Natick | |
| Pizza and Play with Interfaith Families |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Oct 19 |
Somerville | Register |
| Moms Night Out |
Adults Only
|
Wednesday Oct 23 |
Foxboro | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Oct 27 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Oct 27 |
Wayland | |
| Disciplining with Respect: A Robin Einzig Workshop |
Adults Only
|
Tuesday Oct 29 |
Sharon | Register |
| Moms and Brews |
Adults Only |
Wednesday Nov 6 |
Somerville | |
| Disciplining with Respect: A Robin Einzig Workshop |
Adults Only |
Thursday Nov 7 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Concert with Toe Jam Puppet Band |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Nov 10 |
Canton | Register |
| PJ Library Concert with Rolie Polie Guacamole |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Monday Nov 11 |
Wayland | Register |
| What Do I Say?: A Robin Einzig Workshop |
Adults Only
|
Thursday Nov 14 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Kids Helping Kids |
For families with children 3-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 17 |
Arlington | Register |
| Vanessa Trien at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 17 |
Boston | Register |
| Dad & Me Bootcamp! |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Saturday Nov 23 |
Newton | Register |
| Family Barre Bootcamp |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome; Non-walking babies must be worn in a carrier |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Norwood | Register |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Wayland | |
| Navigating the Holidays: Wine and Conversation |
Adults Only
|
Thursday Dec 5 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop: Share the Light |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Dec 6 |
Sharon | |
| Debbie and Friends at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Boston | Register |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Sunday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
TBD | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Friday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meet-Up & Story Time |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 27 |
Natick |
New Parent Support Classes
New Parent Support Classes
Bring your baby 0-6 months and share the journey of parenthood with other families in supportive, expert-led classes.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 mos |
Wednesday Sep 25-Nov 6 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Arrivals |
For parents with babies 0-6 mos |
Wednesday Sep 25-Nov 6 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Monday Oct 28-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Arrivals |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Monday Oct 28-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
Family Events
Family Events
Family events and programs throughout the Greater Boston Area and in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Explore Nature with Tinkergarten |
1-5 yrs, with adult |
Tuesday Sep 10 |
Private Location | Register |
| PJ Library Welcome Back Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Saturday Sep 14 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Apples & Honey Grandparent Tea |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Sep 22 |
Framingham | Register |
| Dads and Brews |
For parents with children 0-5 yrs |
Sunday Sep 22 |
Waltham | |
| PJ Library Honey and Hayrides |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Sep 22 |
North Easton | Register |
| PJ Library New Year StoryWalk® |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Oct 6 |
Belmont | Register |
| Pizza and Play with Interfaith Families |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Saturday Oct 19 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Oct 27 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Concert with Toe Jam Puppet Band |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Nov 10 |
Canton | Register |
| PJ Library Concert with Rolie Polie Guacamole |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Monday Nov 11 |
Wayland | Register |
| PJ Library Kids Helping Kids |
For families with children 3-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 17 |
Arlington | Register |
| Vanessa Trien at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 17 |
Boston | Register |
| Dad & Me Bootcamp! |
For families with children 0-8 yrs |
Saturday Nov 23 |
Newton | Register |
| Family Barre Bootcamp |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome; Non-walking babies must be worn in a carrier |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Norwood | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop: Share the Light |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Dec 6 |
Sharon | |
| Debbie and Friends at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Boston | Register |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
TBD | Register |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meet-Up & Story Time |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 27 |
Natick |
Additional Resources
Early Learning Centers
Our nationally recognized Jewish early education and childcare program offers flexible schedules for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Become a part of our vibrant, inclusive learning community at one of our 4 convenient locations: Brookline/Brighton, Hingham, Newton and Sharon.
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Anyone can be a happy, safe and confident swimmer. This acclaimed program at the JCC offers swim lessons for everyone at every level — including parent-infant, toddlers, preschoolers and beyond.