"If you didn't have to do it perfectly, what would you try?" Experience your own creative restoration and learn techniques to enhance self-confidence in harnessing your right-brain-skills guided by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path To Higher Creativity. Learn more about this book's program to help unlock your inner artist. Once a week, a "creative cluster" facilitated by Mishkanite Dana […]
Dive in and develop an intellectually honest experience of Jewish learning while building personal relationships with text, with Rabbi Lizzi and with others in the program. REGISTER
Have you been praying for a while now but still feel like you don't know how to "Jewish pray"? Wonder what's happening during all the mumbling? Ready to take the next step in your Jewish prayer life? In this class you'll learn both theory and practice for how to create successful prayer experiences (how does the Tradition define […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 1st – 3rd graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their your own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More about Mensch Academy
S stands for SVARA: A Traditionally Radical Yeshiva. M stands for Mishkan. Together, the S & M Bet Midrash has been the most exciting space to do serious, sophisticated Talmud learning in an egalitarian setting in Chicago, that invites everyone to the table to learn. We focus on skill-building, the radical nature of the Jewish […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 4th – 6th graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More About Mensch Academy
Purim is the holiday when all bets are off, things aren't what they seem, and you need to turn things on their heads to understand what the hell is going on in this fakkakta world. Last year, we declared Vashti-like resistance on the incivility of life in Achashverosh's kingdom. But we can't get complacent: this year, it's all about […]
Want to meet other couples to hang with and expand your social circle? WhirlyBall combines lacrosse, hockey, basketball, and bumper cars in a game of skill and totally silly fun. Grab your partner and get registered! $30 per couple includes the game and free appetizers! Register
In partnership with OneTable, we want to empower YOU to host seder and invite people to join you. So you can say, "May all those who are hungry come and eat" and mean it! Go through the steps, talk about alternative haggadot, learn what the whole point of this crazy 4-glass-of-wine-ritual-Greek-symposium-liberation-fest is all about. […]
"If you didn't have to do it perfectly, what would you try?" Experience your own creative restoration and learn techniques to enhance self-confidence in harnessing your right-brain-skills guided by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path To Higher Creativity. Learn more about this book's program to help unlock your inner artist. Once a week, a "creative cluster" facilitated by Mishkanite Dana […]
Dive in and develop an intellectually honest experience of Jewish learning while building personal relationships with text, with Rabbi Lizzi and with others in the program. REGISTER
Have you been praying for a while now but still feel like you don't know how to "Jewish pray"? Wonder what's happening during all the mumbling? Ready to take the next step in your Jewish prayer life? In this class you'll learn both theory and practice for how to create successful prayer experiences (how does the Tradition define […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 1st – 3rd graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their your own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More about Mensch Academy
Silverstein Base Hillel and Maggie's Place want to help you learn to adult! In session two of the series, panelists including Mishkan's very own Ellie Spitz will be speaking on Finding a Spiritual Community and Practicing Self Care. (Feel free to come to one or all of the sessions.) Of course there will be heavy snacks and good company! […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 4th – 6th graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More About Mensch Academy
Join us as we explore together some of the many ways that Jews have related to Israel and Zion over the last 100+ years, from Pre-Zionism to Post-Zionism to everything in between, including: Socialist Zionism, Religious Zionism, Buberian Zionism, anti-Zionism and more - using these different lenses to explore our own relationships with Zion and Israel. We […]
Out of the Darkness & Into the Light Our signature Friday night services - music, prayer, learning, intentionality and inspiration made with extra care as we honor mental health awareness weekend. Join as our entire community comes together to learn about strengthening mental health and supporting those in our community who struggle with mental illness. […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, Pre-K, Kindergarteners (4-5 year olds) & Parents explore Jewish holidays and prayers through text study, music, art, and conversation. Parents will have the opportunity to learn alongside their children, and also get to cultivate their own Jewish ideas with other parents. More About Mensch […]
"If you didn't have to do it perfectly, what would you try?" Experience your own creative restoration and learn techniques to enhance self-confidence in harnessing your right-brain-skills guided by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path To Higher Creativity. Learn more about this book's program to help unlock your inner artist. Once a week, a "creative cluster" facilitated by Mishkanite Dana […]
Join JUF and our community partners Anshe Emet, Anshe Sholom, B'nai Israel, Chicago Sinai, Rodfei Zedek, Emanuel Congregation, KAM Isaiah Israel, Lake Shore Drive Synagogue, Temple Sholom, as well as special guest speaker Dan Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, for a dessert reception. Register
Dive in and develop an intellectually honest experience of Jewish learning while building personal relationships with text, with Rabbi Lizzi and with others in the program. REGISTER
Have you been praying for a while now but still feel like you don't know how to "Jewish pray"? Wonder what's happening during all the mumbling? Ready to take the next step in your Jewish prayer life? In this class you'll learn both theory and practice for how to create successful prayer experiences (how does the Tradition define […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 1st – 3rd graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their your own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More about Mensch Academy
Considering the S&M Bet Midrash? Join the Orientation for New Learners (including an intro to CRASH theory, how to take apart a Hebrew or Aramaic word, how to use Jastrow and Frank dictionaries, how to navigate a page of Talmud, what even is the Talmud?!, and other essential learning skills). This Orientation is mandatory for all […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 4th – 6th graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More About Mensch Academy
Join us as we explore together some of the many ways that Jews have related to Israel and Zion over the last 100+ years, from Pre-Zionism to Post-Zionism to everything in between, including: Socialist Zionism, Religious Zionism, Buberian Zionism, anti-Zionism and more - using these different lenses to explore our own relationships with Zion and Israel. We […]
"If you didn't have to do it perfectly, what would you try?" Experience your own creative restoration and learn techniques to enhance self-confidence in harnessing your right-brain-skills guided by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path To Higher Creativity. Learn more about this book's program to help unlock your inner artist. Once a week, a "creative cluster" facilitated by Mishkanite Dana […]
Dive in and develop an intellectually honest experience of Jewish learning while building personal relationships with text, with Rabbi Lizzi and with others in the program. REGISTER
Have you been praying for a while now but still feel like you don't know how to "Jewish pray"? Wonder what's happening during all the mumbling? Ready to take the next step in your Jewish prayer life? In this class you'll learn both theory and practice for how to create successful prayer experiences (how does the Tradition define […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 1st – 3rd graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their your own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More about Mensch Academy
SVARA & Mishkan’s signature weeknight Bet Midrash is open to absolute beginners and experienced learners alike. The learning is rigorous in a warm and supportive environment. We’ll get you all tied up in hardcore, traditionally radical Talmud. Send in your applications now — the bet midrash fills up quickly! And if you're new to S&M learning, also […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 4th – 6th graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More About Mensch Academy
Drop-in nights are a place to unwind, engage with others and just be you. Come hang out, read a book, play a board game, chat it up, and enjoy FREE dinner! We'd love to see you and check in or just chill with you..so come on by Maggie's Place. Drop-in nights are your space to be you – […]
Join us as we explore together some of the many ways that Jews have related to Israel and Zion over the last 100+ years, from Pre-Zionism to Post-Zionism to everything in between, including: Socialist Zionism, Religious Zionism, Buberian Zionism, anti-Zionism and more - using these different lenses to explore our own relationships with Zion and Israel. We […]
Our signature services followed by the best darn vegetarian pot-luck anywhere. Bring something healthy, delicious, vegetarian, and nut-free. We've got the main!
Come celebrate Shabbat with Mishkan families and join together for singing, story time, snacks and schmoozing with special guest Rabbi Jordan Schuster, candidate for our Director of Family Learning & Spirituality position. Thank you to Hannah Bloom and Gary Hirschberg for hosting. (Event address will be emailed to those who register.) RSVP
"If you didn't have to do it perfectly, what would you try?" Experience your own creative restoration and learn techniques to enhance self-confidence in harnessing your right-brain-skills guided by Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path To Higher Creativity. Learn more about this book's program to help unlock your inner artist. Once a week, a "creative cluster" facilitated by Mishkanite Dana […]
Dive in and develop an intellectually honest experience of Jewish learning while building personal relationships with text, with Rabbi Lizzi and with others in the program. REGISTER
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 1st – 3rd graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their your own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More about Mensch Academy
SVARA & Mishkan’s signature weeknight Bet Midrash is open to absolute beginners and experienced learners alike. The learning is rigorous in a warm and supportive environment. We’ll get you all tied up in hardcore, traditionally radical Talmud. Send in your applications now — the bet midrash fills up quickly! And if you're new to S&M learning, also […]
Mensch Academy is inspired, down-to-earth Judaism for kids. At Mensch Academy, 4th – 6th graders explore Jewish themes through text study, music, art, and conversation. They develop their own big questions and ideas that they will express through designing and creating their own projects. More About Mensch Academy
A sangha is a group of people devoted to doing spiritual practice in community. The Mishkan Meditation Minyan will gather on Wednesday evenings to sit in silent meditation together and to process what's coming up in our practice— challenges, new insights & questions. You don't have to commit to being there every single week, but regular attendance will […]