Learning From My Experiences As A Maggie’s Place Intern
Over the last year, I have worked as an intern at Maggie’s Place, Mishkan’s center for social services. As I prepare for the next stage in my educational journey, I […]
My Time As A Maggie’s Place Couple & Family Therapist
Mishkan Chicago not only provides moments for prayer and music, but also spaces for connection and counseling through Maggie’s Place support groups. As my time as a Maggie’s Place Facilitator […]
Pride Shabbat: “Call of the Shofar”
This sermon was delivered at our June 21st, 2024 Pride Shabbat service. You can watch this drash on Mishkan’s YouTube channel or listen on Contact Chai podcast. … Shabbat shalom. […]
From Celia
Dear Loved Ones, The time has come for me to say my goodbyes and my thanks. Several months ago, after 3.5 years of constant treatment with countless different chemo drugs, […]
What’s Your Hebrew Name, Bat Mitzvah Girl?
At our October 21st Saturday services, Mishkanite Rebecca Silverman delivered a drash on Parashat Noach on the occasion of her 25th BMitzvah anniversary. … Shabbat shalom, everyone! It’s great seeing […]
Gratitude 5784
Your High Holiday Experience To all who joined us for the High Holidays — thank you! Whether you watched the live-stream, attended the in-person service, or dropped into one of […]
On Teshuvah And Sobriety
At our 5784 Kol Nidre service, Tim Graves delivered a sermon about his sobriety journey and reflected on the difficult work of teshuvah. You can listen to this sermon on […]
Let’s Bring Chicago Home
At our 5784 Yom Kippur service, Mishkan Builder Jackie Rassner shared why she is supporting the Bring Chicago Home campaign to combat homelessness. You can listen to this sermon on […]
Making Judaism My Home — A Conversion Story
This drash was delivered by Builder Linda Kinning at our August 25th service in which we officially welcomed our recent conversion cohort into our community as newly minted Jews. You […]
How I Became A Modern Mikvah Guide
If you had told me just one year ago that I would be known as the “mikvah lady,” I would not have believed you. For millennia, Jewish people have immersed in […]