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Morning Minyan (Summer/Fall 2023)
September 29 @ 8:00 am - 8:30 am CDTSukkot Picnic on the Bloomingdale Trail
September 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDTFamily Sukkot Celebration in Winnemac Park
September 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDTMishkan + Lawndale Interfaith Service @ The Sukkah Design Festival
October 1 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
Words cannot express our gratitude to all who attended High Holiday services with us. If you have five minutes, we would love to know about your experience in a brief survey — follow the link in bio.
P.S. These are just a sneak-peek of our photos from Get Higher 5784, and we can't wait to share more very soon!
This Saturday, we're holding a Family Sukkot Celebration in Winnemac Park! Join us at our sukkah in Winnemac Park from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Rachel Mylan and Rabbi Lizzi will lead us in singing and music followed by an edible sukkah-making station. This program is geared toward families with kids 8 and under.
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This Friday night, join us for a Sukkot Picnic. We'll be bringing in Sukkot with a low-key Shabbat hang just off the 606 at Churchill Hill Park in Wicker Park beginning at 6:00 pm. BYOPicnic and reunite with friends post-High Holidays!
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Hey, LGBTQIA+ Mishkan fam! On Thursday, October 5th, we're throwing a Queer Sukkah Happy Hour with our friends at Keshet, Base, and Repair the World. We will have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic bevs on hand in addition to lots of snacks, but please bring clothing with you to donate to the Night Ministry.
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G'mar chatimah tovah! May you be sealed into the book of life. You can still join us in-person or virtually for our Yom Kippur services beginning at 10:30 am — reserve your place ASAP!
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Tashlich is about letting go of what no longer sparks joy, unburdening ourselves of what weighs us down, and committing to teshuvah. And you still have time to do it!
Davening Team is ready for Yom Kippur and Kol Nidre — are you? Register for in-person and virtual tickets at the link in bio.
Welcome to Machzoritaville! We are all loaded up and ready for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur — are you? There are still in-person and virtual tickets available at the link in bio.
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When we act out of fear, we perpetuate cycles of violence. You can read R'Lizzi's Rosh Hashanah sermon "Supporting True Democracy In Israel," watch it on the Mishkan YouTube channel, or hear it on Contact Chai podcast.
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"Before I came out to friends and family, Uncle Bill was the first person I confided in, and the little shack by the beach that he shared with my Uncle Mike was one of the few places where I felt like I wasn’t alone....Uncle Bill didn’t live long enough to know if the world he hoped for would come into being. He didn’t get to know how things turned out for my mom, or see where I ended up."
You can read Rabbi Steven's powerful, personal sermon about the little legacies each of us leaves behind on the Mishkan Blog, or listen now on the latest episode of the Contact Chai podcast.
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New Second Day Rosh time and location! Due to forecasted inclement weather, we are moving tomorrow's Second Day Rosh Hashanah & Tashlich to 3:00 pm when the weather is expected to clear. Instead of the previously planned service and family activities, we will meet for Tashlich and Shofar at Horner Park and then walk over to the Chicago River to perform the ritual of Tashlich.
https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/second-day-rosh-hashanah-tashlich-at-welles-park/
Shana Tova! Our virtual Erev Rosh service begins at 6:30 pm tonight. It's not too late to register for this or any of our High Holiday services, but tickets are going fast!
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Family Programs at Mishkan’s High Holidays are full of exciting activities for young people of all ages, like the Silent Disco. Check out this sample of the hit track “Shofar Slide” by our very own Charlie Casino.
See all of our High Holiday Family Programas at the link in bio.
Our High Holiday livestream takes you behind the scenes with special bonus content just for our virtual audience! Use promo code COUCH for 50% off your livestream all access pass.
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Family Programs at Mishkan's High Holidays will have you literally rolling on the floor laughing! We have tons of exciting activities for young people of all ages from tots to teens. Check out our lineup at the link in bio!
Still figuring out your High Holiday plans? Have plans for Rosh Hashanah but not Yom Kippur, or vice versa? Our High Holiday Livestream tickets are an all access pass, so you can join us virtually for any and all services! Use promo code COUCH for 50% off your livestream tickets. Link in bio
Not to toot our own ram's horn, but Family Programs at Mishkan's High Holiday services are going to be extra special this year. We have tons of fun activities lined up for young people of all ages, from tots to teens. Learn about our plans at the link in bio, and be sure to register ASAP to secure your family's place!
Getting pumped for the High Holidays with Snoop Dogg's affirmations. Are you ready to Get Higher?
Davening Team Dinner Time! We nourished our bodies and souls to prepare for the musical marathon that is the High Holidays. Register now if you want to catch this cantorial crew live!
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With Mishkan's High Holiday livestream, you can reserve the best seat in the house — your couch. Our fully-produced livestreams are unlike any other virtual service out there. Get your Livestream All Access pass today!
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New Second Day Rosh time and location! Due to forecasted inclement weather, we are moving tomorrow’s Second Day Rosh Hashanah & Tashlich to 3:00 pm when the weather is expected to clear. Instead of the previously planned service and family activities, we will meet for Tashlich and Shofar at Horner Park and then walk over to the Chicago River to perform the ritual of Tashlich.
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Get half off our High Holiday Livestream all access pass with promo code COUCH — link in bio.
Tomorrow! We're in Northcenter Town Square for Selichot. Join us at 6:00 pm for a BYOPicnic, and services begin at 7:00 pm.
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You awake? Rosh Hashanah is a week away. Do you have tickets yet to Mishkan Chicago's High Holiday services? You won't want to miss this powerful, unique spiritual experience — get your tickets today at the link in bio.
Our team works hard to make sure that you can experience the Mishkan High Holiday magic, wherever you are. That's why we shoot bonus content with the Mishkan rabbis especially for our livestream audience. Mishkan's High Holiday livestream takes you onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes, all from the best seat in the house — your couch. Use promo code COUCH when purchasing to get 50% off your livestream ticket!
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This Saturday! Welcome in the High Holidays with songs of the season as we celebrate Selichot together in Northcenter Town Square. BYOPicnic and apple bar at 6:00 pm, with services at 7:00 pm. Register at the link in bio.
Our livestream all access pass captures the Mishkan High Holiday magic, no matter where you're joining from.
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Happy Labor Day! We kicked off the weekend with Torah Study in the Park, and we hope there's even more sunshine and togetherness in store for you today.
Prepare for the High Holidays with a picnic! We're warming up for the Days of Awe with a tuneful Selichot service this Saturday, September 9th. Meet us in Northcenter Town Square at 6:00 pm for a BYOpicnic and our delicious DIY apple bar. Then, at 7:00 pm, we will sing the songs of the season together.
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Tomorrow! Bring a chair and get cozy for Torah Study + Rise & Shine in Welles Park. From 10:00 am to noon, Rabbi Lizzi will lead a deep dive into the Rosh HaShannah Amidah. And at 10:45 am our family-friendly kids’ sing-along will have the little ones singing, dancing, and celebrating summer together. We’ll all make kiddush together around 11:30 and hang in the park.
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Welcome to Mishkan Chicago’s High Holiday Livestream, where you’re guaranteed the best seat in the house — your couch. Get 50% off with code COUCH when purchasing the Livestream All Access Pass.
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We were captivated last Friday by Linda Kinning's beautiful drash. Linda, a Mishkan Builder and Jew by Choice, delivered a love letter to Judaism from an "outsider perspective" that brought literal tears to our rabbis' eyes. You can read it now on the Mishkan Blog or listen on the Contact Chai Podcast — link in bio.
#ThrowbackThursday to our Drive-In Theater Selichot Service in 2020. This year, we are celebrating Selichot in Northcenter Town Square on Saturday, September 9th at 6:00 pm by singing the songs of the season. Register now — you won't want to miss our delicious DIY apple bar!
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Rabbis' kids have a leg up on Jewish trivia. Are you awake? Tickets are on sale now for Mishkan's High Holiday services — see the link in bio.
Does your family have tickets yet to Mishkan Chicago's High Holiday services? Learn all about our Family Programs — from our Family Service for little ones to our Teens & Tweens discussion group — at the link in bio.
https://www.mishkanchicago.org/family-programs/
POV: You just joined the Sukkah Design Team, and everyone is excited to hear your great ideas.
This Sunday at 12:30 pm, Mishkan is meeting up with our friends at Lawndale Christian Church and Community (LCCC) to plan out our participation in the Chicago Sukkah Design Festival. Join us for lunch followed by a collaborative creative workshop and text-study alongside community members from LCCC.
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Last week, we welcomed new Jews into our community! You can hear all about our conversion cohort's journey on the latest episode of the Contact Chai podcast.
Tekiyah! Do you have your tickets yet to Mishkan Chicago's High Holiday services? Registration is underway now, and you don't want to miss out. Find information on pricing, venue, schedule, and family programs at the link in bio.
Tonight, we're at Francis Parker at 6:30 pm to bless students of all ages. College students, our conversion cohort, families sending their littles ones back to school — we are all on a journey of learning. Plus, at 5:30 pm, we will have yard games and pizza for kids and their families before services.
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Tonight! We are celebrating conversion students, college students, and learners of all ages. Join us at Francis Parker at 6:30 pm for services, and families are invited to come at 5:30 pm for yard games and pizza.
Try, try again. Rabbi Lizzi invites you to part two of our spiritual prep course Shofar So Good on Monday at 7:00 pm, even if you missed part one. Link in bio.
#ThrowbackThursday to our Drive-In Theater Selichot Service in 2020. This year, we are celebrating Selichot in Northcenter Town Square on Saturday, September 9th at 6:00 pm. BYOPicnic and and welcome in the High Holidays by singing songs of the season. You won't want to miss our tasty DIY apple bar!
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Ready to take the first step toward spiritual preparation for the High Holidays? Check out our Spiritual Prep form at the link in bio.
Happy back-to-school week from Team Mishkan! This Friday, we are celebrating students of all ages at Back To Shul Shabbat. Services are at Francis W Parker at 6:30 pm, but families are invited to join us at 5:30 pm for pizza and games!
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Come sing with us! This Thursday, our Davening Team’s Music Director, Matthew Ellenwood, is leading a Music Jam Session at 7:30 pm in the Mishkan Office, and all skill levels are welcome! Plus, if you’re in your 20s or 30s, join us early at The Long Room for a Pre-Jam Session Happy Hour — links in bio.
"Eat, eat! You're skin and bones!" We ate well at Don Pedro after last week's service.
Tomorrow! We have an incredibly packed Saturday Morning Shabbat at JCYS at 9:30 am.
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We will celebrate 1) the BMitzvahs of Leo and Byron Himebaugh-Feuer, 2) the baby naming for the Yancey/Solows, 3) the addition of Rachel Mylan and R’Ari to our Family Programs team, 4) the kickoff of another year of KBM.
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Rise & Shine will be held for children ages 0-4 at 10:00 am, Mah Tovu for children ages 5-8 at 11:00 am, and you can stay and schmooze for lunch at 12:00 pm.
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Please note that the elevator at JCYS is not functioning and services can only be access by stairs this week. Rise & Shine will be held outdoors in the playground and we will not be able to offer stroller parking.
Happy Elul! Wondering why we hear these holy horns around the High Holidays? Join the Mishkan rabbis for Shofar So Good, a 2-part class of spiritual preparation. Link in bio
Happy Elul! Why do we blow the shofar (almost) every morning in the month leading up to the High Holidays? Rabbi Steven and Rabbi Lizzi invite you to Shofar So Good: High Holiday Spiritual Prep w/ the Mishkan Rabbis, a 2-part series beginning Monday, 8/21 at 7:00 pm.
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Behind the Scenes of Mishkan's High Holidays: Davening Team warmup. Registration is live — secure your seats today!
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