State Of The Mishkan 5786 — Our Annual Report
Every year over the High Holidays, we distribute a State of the Mishkan, our version of an annual report. Below is the opening letter from Rabbi Lizzi and Rabbi Steven. […]
Against the Backdrop of Selfishness and Greed, Be a Blessing
This sermon was delivered at our service on November 1st, 2025. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** You […]
The Border of Babel
This sermon was delivered at our Friday Night Shabbat service on October 24th, 2025. You can watch this drash on our YouTube page or listen on Contact Chai podcast. **** […]
In The Beginning… There Were No Kings
This sermon was delivered at our virtual service on October 17th, the night before the October 18th No Kings March. You can listen to this sermon on Contact Chai Podcast. […]
A Case For Joy — R’ Lizzi Yom Kippur 5786
This sermon was delivered at our 5786 Yom Kippur service. You can listen to this drash on Contact Chai Podcast or watch it on our YouTube channel. **** For my […]
This Is A Moral Test — R’ Lizzi Rosh Hashanah 5786
This sermon was delivered at our 5786 Rosh Hashanah service. You can listen on Contact Chai Podcast or watch on our YouTube channel. **** Some say the world will […]
Sometimes We Stand Alone — R’ Steven Erev Rosh Sermon
This sermon was delivered at our 5786 Erev Rosh Hashanah service. You can listen on Contact Chai Podcast or watch on our YouTube channel. **** The Hasidic master Rabbi Simcha […]
Feeling Unwelcome In Our Own Spaces
On September 8th, 2025, Rabbi Steven spoke in City Hall during a public hearing on antisemitism held by the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. These are his remarks. **** Thank […]
Stop Starving Gaza! Stop Acting Like Pharaoh!
Rabbi Lizzi delivered this speech outside the Israeli Consulate at the Rally for Humanitarian Aid for Gaza and Prioritizing the Release of Hostages on August 4th, 2025. **** I’m wearing […]
American Ideals Day
This photo was taken at the No Kings Rally & March on June 14th, 2025. Mishkanites met up before the protest to sing and pray, centering ourselves in our Jewish […]