Let’s go nuts for donuts! Join us for a Lakeview dessert crawl with stops at Firecakes, Mochinut, Stan’s Donuts, and XO Marshmallow. Drop-off at Stan’s Donuts at Clark & Diversey at 2 pm and pick-up at the same location at 4 pm. Groups will be divided by age groups for their docent-led dessert crawl. Regester
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join us in our weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Calling all new and new-ish Builders — especially those who have yet to attend a Builder orientation. Join us for an evening of orientation to your Mishkan Buildership! We will gather on Zoom for intros and a welcome by R’Lizzi and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can continue building a culture […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week, discussing anti-racist non fiction books, novels, short stories, as well as viewing films, plays, and tv shows. We'll be talking about James by Percival Everett. […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Calling all Mensch parents! Join Nathan and Rachel with Rabbi Lizzi for a conversation exploring the ways Israel will show up at Mensch Academy. This will be an opportunity to hear how we’re thinking about it and express your hopes and thoughts. Dinner will be provided. Please note this event is for Mensch parents only, […]
Join Builder Leigh Goldsmith for a spiritual embodied experience. In this session, we will connect to the themes of Hanukkah in a welcoming and supportive environment. No matter your skill level or physical ability, this is a space for moving in a way that feels right for you—whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply looking […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Join this month’s queer shabbat potluck hosted by Builder Rodrigo Diaz in Uptown. This multi-generational event is super open to existing friends, strangers, singles, partners, gender-weirdos, outside-the-box queers, and any other LGBTQ+ Jew who just loves sharing a meal. Register
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This drop-in series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Build Your Village will be co-led by Director of Early and Elementary Family Life Rachel Mylan. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring […]
Today, we will celebrate the baby naming of the children of Hannah and Evan Curhan, and Leah Federman and Mohammadreza Miryani. 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. There will not be […]
Stories, songs and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! We will meet for services at 9:30 am and Rise & Shine will begin at 10:00 am. For Shabbat and other programs, masks are optional. For people ages 6 months and up, full vaccination is expected and boosters are heavily encouraged.
Calling all parents of teens! This stage can be so hard and confusing and bewildering — but also exciting and fun and lovely. We are here for all of it! Come chat with fellow parents as we support each other through what it’s like to have a teenager. This group meets every 2nd Sunday at […]
Rosh Chodesh circle is a restorative and regenerative space for women* to reflect, connect, and learn. Drawing upon the beautiful curriculum from At The Well, this circle will be entirely community-led and follow a rotating leader model, with oversight by Builders Judy Yacker & Hannah Podhorzer. The focus of this month is bringing light into […]
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join us in our weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Join us for music from our Davening Team, uplifting liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. Winter Coat Drive Mishkan's Migrant Response Team is hosting a Winter Coat Drive […]
At Mishkan, we are committed to courageous conversations — but how do have them? As tragedy continues to unfold in Israel and Palestine, and war threatens to consume the entire region, it can be difficult to engage others in the kind of dialogue that this moment demands. Come join us for a special workshop with […]
Get ready for Hanukkah with a special Rise and Shine! We’ll sing Hanukkah songs, explore crafts and activities, and enjoy snacks and sufganiyot (donuts) together. This program is for kids ages 4 and under. Tickets are $36/family and half off for Builders. Register
Join us for a program designed to support kids who sometimes struggle to enjoy large family programs. We will have a broad range of opportunities to engage in the themes of the holiday. This two hour program is drop in and stay as long as it is fun for your family. This clinician supported program […]
This year Hanukah and Christmas overlap which can bring joy and shared family gatherings as well as tons of presents for your children and navigating everyone’s expectations. Join Rabbi Steven and Mishkan parents in interfaith families to share and prepare as we remember our values and priorities over these winter holidays. Register
Join Builders Andi Friedman & Julie Avchen along with other queer families for a low-key morning spent fostering connections with others over a relaxed vegetarian potluck-style brunch. Come as you are, bring a dish if you can, and don't worry about being on time! Register
Join us to get ready for Hanukkah at a matinee performance of Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins starring Mensch Teacher and Mishkan Music Specialist Esther Fishbein! We’ll come together after the show for a special talkback with Esther and Rachel Mylan. Writers Theatre is located in Glencoe and is easily accessible by car or the […]
In this clinician led support group adults (18 +) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
SPECIAL EDITION: LIVE AUTHOR Q&A. This month's book will be "Olive Days" by Jessica Elisheva Emerson, who will be there for a discussion during the second half of the meeting. Please come having read the whole book. No matter how scary the world gets, books are the best escape! Join Builder Debbie Kaltman for a […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week, discussing anti-racist non fiction books, novels, short stories, as well as viewing films, plays, and tv shows. We'll be talking about Henry Louis Gates Jr's […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Volunteer with fellow Mishkanites and serve meals in a restaurant-style setting at the JUF Uptown Cafe. The cafe is one of Chicago’s first kosher anti-hunger programs for the needy, providing hot meals along with other community programs for Jews & non-Jews alike. We are excited to be partnering with them and hope you’ll join us […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Join us for liturgy and reflection from our rabbis. Music, prayer and special guests will differ week to week, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. Watch the livestream on Mishkan’s YouTube channel.
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! This drop-in series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. Build Your Village will be co-led by Director of Early and Elementary Family Life Rachel Mylan. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring […]
The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Rise & Shine will be held for children ages 0-4 at 10:00 am, Mah Tovu for children ages 5-8 at […]
A Shabbat morning service for kids and parents age 5-8, using a kid’s siddur (prayer book) and getting comfortable with the music and words of a Mishkan style Shabbat morning, […]
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join us in our weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Are you in recovery from alcohol or other addictive substances? This new, virtual facilitator-led processing group, by sober folks for sober folks, will help you explore how Judaism and Jewish values can sustain us on our recovery journeys. Contact R’Zack at [email protected] to learn more. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads […]
It’s the first night of Hanukkah, so come hang out with Rabbi Lizzi and fam! We’ll light the menorah, sing some Hanukkah songs, spin a dreidel or two, and order Chinese food as this holy night calls for. To avoid the tunes getting as stale as eighth-night latkes, we’re looking for more! Please let R’Lizzi […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Come one and all for some Torah time in community. Join us in our weekly Torah study practice over Zoom. Our drop-in group meets weekly on Sundays. Register
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
External change starts from within. Join a group of people doing the work of anti-racism by fostering personal growth and an awareness of unconscious bias. Meets virtually every other week, discussing anti-racist non fiction books, novels, short stories, as well as viewing films, plays, and tv shows. We'll be talking about Henry Louis Gates Jr's […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]
Start your day with a spiritual check-in! Morning Minyan is a virtual minyan held every weekday morning. Mondays are led by Rachel Goldberg, Rabbi Steven leads Tuesdays, Rabbi Lizzi leads Wednesdays, Rabbi Steven leads Torah study on Thursdays, and Fridays are led by the community. You can also listen to our Wednesday sessions on the […]