Reflections From My First Week In Israel
Pictured: R’Lizzi with Karmit Arbel (our tour guide from 2022), and Tina Khatib, an Acco-based Muslim peace builder and chef at Beit Elfarasha. … Shalom! It’s Rabbi Lizzi, writing from […]
Standing Together
This speech was delivered at the Standing Together Israeli-Palestinian Unity Rally in Evanston on May 19th. You can learn more about Standing Together on their website and about their Illinois […]
Making Idols of Our Own Opinions
This sermon was delivered at our Saturday morning service on March 2nd. You can listen to this drash now on the latest episode of the Contact Chai podcast or watch […]
Mishkan Awarded Covenant Foundation Grant for Innovative BluePrint: Considering Conversion Program
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Mishkan has been awarded a grant from the Covenant Foundation, in support of our innovative education program, BluePrint: Considering Conversion. The […]
Stories That Make Me Cry
This sermon was delivered at our virtual service on January 12th, 2024. You can watch it on YouTube or listen on the Contact Chai podcast. … The Talmud (TB Chagigah […]
To Be a Light in the Darkness
At our December 8th service, Rabbi Steven connected the ancient themes of Hanukkah to the present-day realities of antisemitism and hatred which we must overcome together. … Hanukkah is one […]
Supporting True Democracy in Israel
At our 5784 Rosh Hashanah service, Rabbi Lizzi delivered a sermon about how about how acting out of fear has led to seemingly endless cycle of violence in Israel. You can […]
Building A More Just World In Our Own Backyard
At our August 11th service, Rabbi Steven delivered this sermon as a reflection on the move to shelter over 500 asylum seekers in his neighborhood. You can listen to this […]
Growing Our Family: Exciting News For Mishkan Family Programs
Dear Mishkan Community, We are excited to share some staffing updates in our family programs, reflecting our commitment to expanding the ways we serve our growing population of Mishkanites ages […]
Be A Neighbor, Not A Tourist
Last week, Rabbi Steven and Rabbi Lizzi attended Mayor-Elect Johnson’s Interfaith Breakfast with hundreds of faith leaders from around the City. There was an atmosphere of excitement and optimism as […]