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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged: Learner's Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat is about hitting pause – but what if we really slowed things down? This service is for anyone who has wanted a little more explanation about what we’re doing at services. This Shabbat will be hands-on\, questions encouraged\, interruptions welcome\, but still just as down-to-earth and inspired. Do you have clean recyclables lying around? We’re collecting materials for this year’s Museum of Awe Maker Space! Bring packaging material\, magazines\, cardboard boxes\, or any other material that hasn’t had food in it. \nProgramming\n\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. We will be exploring the summer holidays. Registration required.\n\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \n\nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-8-15-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Confronting White Supremacy: Charlottesville\, Nine Years Later
DESCRIPTION:Join Mishkan for a screening of A Time to Yell: More Than a Statue\, an award-winning documentary about the August 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. Through the voices of the community members\, this film explores the fight over the removal of a Confederate monument and the hundreds of torch-bearing white nationalists who sought to stop it\, chanting racist and antisemitic slogans as they marched through the streets. \n Following the film\, we’ll have a discussion with Producer and Civil Rights Activist Daryl Davis and Rabbi Lizzi\, plus a presentation from Lawndale Christian Legal Center’s Executive Director Cliff Nellis on The Deer Center\, a powerful alternative to incarceration for young adults. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/confronting-white-supremacy-facets-08-02-2026/
LOCATION:Facets Theater\, 1517 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T123000
DTSTAMP:20260730T192936Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\nToday\, we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Marshall Allen. Irwin Lowenstein will give a guest drash.  \n\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. We will be exploring the summer holidays. Registration required.\n\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. There is no Morning Mishnah Study.  \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-shabbat-8-1-2026/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260708T183632Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Learning in the Park
DESCRIPTION:July is time for learning in the Park! Join R’Steven from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a deep dive into the machzor\, helping us to slow down (it’s summer after all)\, building a more personal relationship with the words of the High Holiday prayer book. Bring your chair or blanket (and a picnic if you want); we’ll provide the challah and grape juice for kiddush. \nFamilies are welcome to join us for children’s programming!\n10:30 – 11:15 AM — Mah Tovu (Grades K-5): Torah Improv and Games with Richard Kallus\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Rise and Shine (Preschool\, Babies and Toddlers): Shabbat songs with Esther Fishbein \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-learning-in-the-park-7-25-2026/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T143415Z
CREATED:20251204T190822Z
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SUMMARY:UPDATE! Saturday Morning Learning in the Park — Now At Mishkan HQ
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Steven from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a deep dive into the Machzor\, helping us to slow down (it’s summer after all)\, building a more personal relationship with the words of the High Holiday prayer book. Bring a picnic if you want; we’ll provide the challah and grape juice for kiddush. \nFamilies are welcome to join us for children’s programming!\n10:30 – 11:15 AM — Mah Tovu (Grades K-5): Learner’s Service and project with Esther Fishbein\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Rise and Shine (Preschool\, Babies and Toddlers): Shabbat songs with Esther Fishbein \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-learning-in-the-park-7-18-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260708T183643Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Learning in the Park
DESCRIPTION:July is time for learning in the Park! Join R’Steven from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a deep dive into the Machzor\, helping us to slow down (it’s summer after all)\, building a more personal relationship with the words of the High Holiday prayer book. Bring your chair or blanket (and a picnic if you want); we’ll provide the challah and grape juice for kiddush. \nFamilies are welcome to join us for children’s programming!\n10:30 – 11:15 AM — Mah Tovu (Grades K-5): Torah Improv and Games with Richard Kallus\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Rise and Shine (Preschool\, Babies and Toddlers): Shabbat songs with Todd Kessler \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-learning-in-the-park-7-11-2026/
LOCATION:Welles Park\, 2333 W Sunnyside Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T182855Z
CREATED:20251202T221714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T182855Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\nToday\, we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Tyler Passman \n\nSaturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns.\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. We will be exploring the Torah through art. Registration required.\n\n  \nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information \n 
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-shabbat-6-20-2026/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T094500
DTSTAMP:20251216T210731Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extended Saturday Morning Mishnah from 8:45am-9:45am during Shabbat Services. Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven on Shabbat mornings to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. Feel free to join us at services after or to head out into your day! \nThis program is drop-in and will meet from 8:45 – 9:45 AM before the following Saturday Morning Shabbat Services: 6/6\, 6/20\, 8/1\, and 8/15. \nIf you plan on attending any of these sessions we ask that you register here. You only need to register once! We will send an email reminding you of upcoming sessions. \nPlease bring ID\, and please note if you arrive before the program’s start time (8:45am) you will not be able to enter the building.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-summer-2026/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260309T172204Z
CREATED:20251202T221453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T172204Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\nToday\, we will celebrate the BMitzvah of Esther Rockwood \n\nSaturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns.\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. We will be exploring the Torah through art. Registration required.\n\n  \nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-shabbat-6-6-2026/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T094500
DTSTAMP:20251216T210731Z
CREATED:20251202T162449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T210731Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extended Saturday Morning Mishnah from 8:45am-9:45am during Shabbat Services. Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven on Shabbat mornings to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. Feel free to join us at services after or to head out into your day! \nThis program is drop-in and will meet from 8:45 – 9:45 AM before the following Saturday Morning Shabbat Services: 6/6\, 6/20\, 8/1\, and 8/15. \nIf you plan on attending any of these sessions we ask that you register here. You only need to register once! We will send an email reminding you of upcoming sessions. \nPlease bring ID\, and please note if you arrive before the program’s start time (8:45am) you will not be able to enter the building.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-summer-2026/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T175957Z
CREATED:20260427T192558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175957Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Taste of Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 90 minute contemplative and interactive introduction to Spiritual Direction\, an ancient practice rooted in Hebrew Biblical and early Christian monasticism tradition and now reemerging within Jewish spiritual life. Together we will explore what this practice is and is not\, and how meeting regularly in a sacred\, confidential space can help us attune to the Sacred in everyday life and deepen connection to ourselves\, our community\, and the Mystery that flows through it all. We will share a period of silent meditation followed by reflection\, questions\, and space to notice what stirred. \nLed by Monte Dube\, a Jewish mindfulness teacher and spiritual director trained by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and a longtime Mishkan Builder\, who accompanies individuals and groups on their spiritual journeys with care and presence. \nRegister \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/taste-of-spiritual-direction-05-28-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T180650Z
CREATED:20260326T143619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T180650Z
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SUMMARY:Seeing Into The Life Of Things: A Workshop In Gratitude\, Blessing\, And Imagination
DESCRIPTION:What if imagination is not an escape from reality\, but a doorway into deeper connection? Join Scholar-in-Residence Rodger Kamenetz (author of Jew in the Lotus) for an interactive Shavuot workshop inspired by his latest book\, Seeing into the Life of Things. Together\, we’ll explore how poetry\, attention\, and blessing can open us to moments of sacred encounter in the everyday and draw us closer together. \nRegister \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/seeing-into-the-life-of-things-shavuot-05-23-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Holiday,Maggie's Place,Shavuot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T211500
DTSTAMP:20260513T161219Z
CREATED:20260326T142027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T161219Z
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SUMMARY:Shavuot with Scholar-in-Residence Rodger Kamenetz: Dreams\, Revelation\, and the Sacred Everyday
DESCRIPTION:On Shavuot\, we celebrate revelation and the moment we received Torah at Sinai. But what if revelation isn’t only something that happened once\, long ago? What if it’s still unfolding\, in our dreams\, our imagination\, and the quiet moments of everyday life? \nJoin award-winning author and poet Rodger Kamenetz (The Jew in the Lotus) for a Shavuot learning experience that explores the torah of dreams and the ways sacred encounter can emerge through our inner lives. We’ll begin the evening with a community meal\, then turn to learning. Drawing on Jewish text\, especially the dream-filled stories of Genesis\, alongside his own work on imagination and spiritual practice\, Rodger will explore how Judaism gives us the tools to learn from our deepest feelings rather than bouncing from reaction to reaction in an a disorienting world. \nWe’re at capacity for in-person learning\, but we’d love it if you would join us virtually for the learning session starting at 7:00 PM. Register below for your Zoom link. \nRegister \nThere are more opportunities to learn with Rodger Kamenetz during his residency at Mishkan! He’ll be giving the drash at Shavuot Shabbat on Friday\, May 22\, and leading another workshop in the afternoon of Saturday\, May 23. We hope to see you there. \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/torah-of-dreams-shavuot-05-21-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Holiday,Maggie's Place,Shavuot
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T093000
DTSTAMP:20260504T190531Z
CREATED:20260504T190208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T190531Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Climate Trust — Interview With Nigel Savage
DESCRIPTION:Following Morning Minyan\, Rabbi Lizzi will sit down with Nigel Savage to discuss Jewish Climate Trust\, a new initiative to organize the resources of the Jewish community toward meeting the moment on climate change. \nNigel is the founding CEO of Jewish Climate Trust\, a “think-and-do tank” working to catalyze the Jewish community’s response to the climate crisis; he was previously the founder of Hazon (now Adamah) which under his leadership became the largest environmental organization in the Jewish community. He has twice been named a member of the Forward 50 and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Jewish Theological Seminary. \nJoin us on the usual Morning Minyan Zoom link.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/jewish-climate-trust-interview-with-nigel-savage/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T171631Z
CREATED:20251202T221907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171631Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\nToday\, we will celebrate the baby naming of Jacob & Eliza Nadel’s child and Rebecca Nathanson & Jonathan Williams’ child. \n\nBuild Your Village at 9:15 am: Build community with other parents of new babies.\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: A fun service for kids Grades K-5. We will be exploring the Torah through art. Registration required.\n\n  \nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-5-16-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTSTAMP:20250829T173250Z
CREATED:20250829T173250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T173250Z
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SUMMARY:Raising Mensches: Drop In Parenting Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Ari and Rachel Mylan for a monthly 45-minute drop-in Zoom where parents of kids of all ages can learn\, share\, vent\, and support one another. Together\, we’ll explore Jewish practices\, holidays\, and values that can anchor our families in the rhythms of Jewish time while building community and connection. This 45-minute session is designed to give you a spiritual reset in the middle of busy parenting life — no prep required\, just bring yourself. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/raising-mensches-may-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Families,Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194803Z
CREATED:20260423T194732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T194803Z
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SUMMARY:Your Prayer Life Can Be Better
DESCRIPTION:This class is the first in a series designed for young adults to dig into Jewish spirituality\, created by Hebrew Seminary\, co-sponsored by Silverstein Base Hillel of Lincoln Park\, Anshe Emet Synagogue and Mishkan Chicago. According to Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel\, prayer should be an adventure of the soul– but that’s not how the average Jew would describe their experience in synagogue. This class will help you access the deeper meanings and parts of yourself that make prayer inspiring and fulfilling\, and hopefully give you the tools and confidence to have that soul adventure the next time you walk into shul. \nLight refreshments will be provided. American Sign Language interpreter will be present. All are welcome to attend at no cost.  This program is supported by a JUF Young Adult Engagement Grant. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/your-prayer-life-can-be-better-05-13-2026/
LOCATION:Sketchpad\, 4411 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260320T185645Z
CREATED:20260320T185618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T185645Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Kabbalah - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, join Rabbi Lizzi to dive into the world of Kabbalah from a practical lens. This class will introduce participants to the sefirot (the divine energies– not dissimilar to Ayurvedic chakras). Over the course of the evening\, we’ll explore and experience their combinations as a tool for meditation and reflection. This class is discussion-based. \nRegister \nCraving more? We’re offering a three-week\, in-person version of this course. Check it out here.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/practical-kabbalah-05-11-2026-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260323T134701Z
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SUMMARY:Adult BMitzvah Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Maybe you never celebrated becoming a b’mitvah. Maybe you did—and want a chance to return with new questions and a deeper sense of who you are today. Our Adult BMitzvah Cohort is an opportunity to dive deeper into your Judaism by embracing an important ritual of Jewish adulthood (no matter your age!) Together\, we’ll explore what it means to be a Jew now\, build skills in Torah reading\, and develop our own interpretations of text. \nThe cohort unfolds over three modules: in April\, we explore what it means to become BMitzvah and our own Jewish journeys; in May we will learn trope; and in July we will write own drash (short sermons). We’ll culminate with two Saturday mornings in August\, where we’ll learn the flow of the service and celebrate together as you mark this moment publicly with the Mishkan community. Cohort participants must be Mishkan Builders and have learned the aleph bet prior to beginning the class (there are apps!) \nRegister \nAdult BMitzvah will meet on the following dates: \nApril 15\, 22\, 29 (6:30pm-8:30pm)May 6\, May 13\, May 20 (6:30pm-8:30pm)July 8\, 15\, 29 (6:30pm-8:30pm) August 8\, 15 (9:30am-11:30am)
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/adult-bmitzvah-cohort-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Builder Event,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202453Z
CREATED:20260422T151229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T202453Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Minyan with Yiscah Smith: Planting Seeds of the Divine
DESCRIPTION:In this special Morning Minyan\, Rabbi Lizzi will be joined by Jerusalem-based thought leader\, spiritual activist and author Yiscah Smith for a discussion of her new book\, Planting Seeds of the Divine: Torah Commentaries. Yiscah will be returning to Chicago for Pride Weekend in June and doing an in-person talk at Mishkan\, so this is a teaser for that\, and spiritual boost to enliven your day! You can join us at our regular Morning Minyan link. \nBio:  \nYiscah Smith is a thought leader\, spiritual activist\, international speaker\, and author who addresses “Jewish Identity Redefined.” She envisions this next era in Jewish history “returning forward” to a God centered Judaism—emphasizing a fresh and vibrant Jewish identity — radically compassionate\, kind\, joyful\, confident\, unapologetic\, spiritual\, holistic and unifying — with pride\, dignity and joy\, an informed contemporary Jew familiar with the Jewish story\, honoring our past and creating a new path into our future. Yiscah teaches at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies\, Applied Jewish Spirituality (AJS) and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS). Yiscah travels the globe sharing her ideas that are both spiritual texts supported and creative as well. She graciously accepts invitations for scholar-in-residence and keynote speaker engagements. Her newest book\, Planting Seeds of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to Cultivate Your Spiritual Practice\, was recently published by the Jewish Publication Society (JPS) and the University of Nebraska Press (UNP).
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/morning-minyan-revised-schedule-6-3-18/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T104500
DTSTAMP:20260325T181929Z
CREATED:20260320T184953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181929Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Kabbalah
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, Rabbi Lizzi will show us how the mystical\, esoteric Kabbalah can be applied practically. This class will introduce participants to the sefirot\, the divine energies (not dissimilar to Ayurvedic chakras!). Over three weeks\, we’ll build on our learning and explore how the sefirot’s combinations can be used as a tool for meditation and reflection. \nRegister \nCan’t join us in person? We’re offering an abbreviated online session as an alternative.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/practical-kabbalah-04-23-2026-in-person/
LOCATION:Sketchpad\, 4411 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T093000
DTSTAMP:20260317T145622Z
CREATED:20260317T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T145622Z
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SUMMARY:Unlearning Jewish Anxiety with Rabbi Dr. Caryn Aviv
DESCRIPTION:Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld made Jewish anxiety funny for a broad audience\, but for many Jews\, it’s just reality. Why? How did this happen? And what if we don’t actually want that anxious inheritance? Join Rabbi Dr. Caryn Aviv of Judaism Your Way as she discusses her new book\, Unlearning Jewish Anxiety\, with Rabbi Lizz in our minyan on Contact Chai. \n  \nRabbi Dr. Caryn Aviv is Rabbinic Director at Judaism Your Way in Denver\, CO. She’s a recovering academic in sociology and Jewish studies\, and a (mostly) formerly anxious Jew. Unlearning Jewish Anxiety is her fourth book. \nMinyan Zoom
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/unlearning-jewish-anxiety-caryn-aviv/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154309Z
CREATED:20260413T154309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154309Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Torah Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Builder Tim Graves for a weekly discussion of the parsha. We draw from contemporary Dvar Torah written over the last decade in order to examine Torah from a modern lens\, relate its teachings to our daily lives\, and empower our spiritual growth. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-torah-talk-2/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154309Z
CREATED:20260413T154309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154309Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Torah Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Builder Tim Graves for a weekly discussion of the parsha. We draw from contemporary Dvar Torah written over the last decade in order to examine Torah from a modern lens\, relate its teachings to our daily lives\, and empower our spiritual growth. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-torah-talk-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260331T155618Z
CREATED:20251202T165219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155618Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Shabbat — Featuring Jeremy Ben-Ami of J Street
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s service will feature a guest drash by Jeremy Ben-Ami\, the president of J Street\, the political home for pro-Israel\, pro-peace\, pro-democracy Americans. After services\, you are invited to join us for snacks (catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar!) and a Q&A session with Jeremy to learn more about his work and how we can get involved. Thanks to Ari Levine for sponsoring kiddush in honor of their birthday! \nDuring the High Holidays this past year\, Rabbi Lizzi shared the life-changing impact of her experience as a bone marrow donor through Gift of Life. Inspired by her story\, we’re excited to bring this opportunity to the Mishkan community by hosting two donor drives during upcoming Shabbat services on 4/10/26 and 5/8/26. Volunteers will be on site with swabbing stations to help participants complete their swab kits and learn whether they are eligible to become a donor—and potentially save a life. \nWatch the livestream on Mishkan’s YouTube channel. \nFor more information about Gift of Life\, visit their website. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-4-10-2026/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church\, 656 W Barry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T213000
DTSTAMP:20260310T170538Z
CREATED:20260310T170538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170538Z
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SUMMARY:BluePrint Learner's Seder
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fifth annual Learner’s Seder! This Seder is designed as a space for our BluePrint students (and alumni) to experience Passover in a supportive learning environment. \n$72/ticket\nCurrent BluePrint students and a guest can attend for free! Program alumni receive a 50% discount. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/blueprint-learners-seder/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Passover
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T093000
DTSTAMP:20260317T142606Z
CREATED:20260316T205853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142606Z
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SUMMARY:In the Midst of Darkness: a story of intergenerational trauma and healing\, with Mishkanite Rob Don
DESCRIPTION:Imagine knowing as a kid that your mom had been a survivor of the Nazi Holocaust. But imagine learning as an adult\, that she had been on Schindler’s list\, one of a handful of survivors saved by a German. So begins Mishkan Builder Robert Don’s story of reclaiming his family narrative and healing intergenerational trauma. He’ll be on Contact Chai discussing his new book\, In the Midst of Darkness\, which we’ll share out at Yom HaShoah. Join us after Morning Minyan to hear the conversation.  \nBio: Rob been changing careers from his professional background in senior risk management in corporate banking to becoming a writer. He recently conducted research in both the Auschwitz and Plaszów concentration camps\, where his mother was deported\, and is deeply familiar with the Holocaust stories being told. Having lived through his own family’s story\, he finally wanted to tell it through the lens of his own family’s experience. In the Midst of Darkness is his debut book. \nMinyan Zoom
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/minyan-guest-rob-don-03-25-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T094500
DTSTAMP:20260122T180224Z
CREATED:20251201T183555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T180224Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extended Saturday Morning Mishnah from 8:45am-9:45am during Shabbat Services. Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven on Shabbat mornings to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. Feel free to join us at services after or to head out into your day! \nThis program is drop-in and will meet from 8:45 – 9:45 AM before the following Saturday Morning Shabbat Services: 1/17\, 2/7\, 2/21\, 3/7\, 3/21\, 4/18 \nIf you plan on attending any of these sessions we ask that you register here. You only need to register once! We will send an email reminding you of upcoming sessions. \nPlease bring ID\, and please note if you arrive before the program’s start time (8:45am) you will not be able to enter the building.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mishnah-study-spring-2026-3-21/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T093000
DTSTAMP:20260316T192853Z
CREATED:20260316T192853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T192853Z
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SUMMARY:A.I.\, Cognitive Science\, and Judaism — Conversation with Joshua Cynamon
DESCRIPTION:After Morning Minyan\, join Rabbi Lizzi in conversation with Josh Cynamon\, who studies cognitive science and AI as a PhD candidate at Indiana University\, about the ups\, downs and cautions he sees in the emergence of Artificial Intelligence. \nBio: Josh Cynamon studied math as an undergrad at WashU\, and trying to understand how different people think differently about math was key to him ending up studying cognitive science. Between 2001 and 2021\, Josh worked most of his career in renewable energy\, first wind\, then solar (and wind)\, and then battery storage (and solar and wind). He found his way to graduate school at University of Indiana Bloomington in Fall\, 2021 to study cognitive science\, and the timing was such that he got to study cognition in both humans and the quickly developing AI models of the last few years. His goal is to work in AI policy once he’s completed his degree. \nMinyan Zoom
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/a-i-cognitive-science-and-judaism-conversation-with-joshua-cynamon/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T201500
DTSTAMP:20260304T144207Z
CREATED:20260122T180508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T144207Z
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SUMMARY:Intention: A Workshop on Healthy Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Are you in the early years of a committed relationship? Led by Rabbi Steven and Jordyn Scorpio from SHALVA\, this cohort-based experiential workshop will utilize SHALVA’s Seven Circles curriculum to help you to strengthen your communication skills around expectations\, healthy conflict\, and meeting needs. This four-part\, in-person class costs $36/relationship unit (half off for Builders) and is intended for all committed relationships\, including interfaith\, LGBTQ\, and any other shapes and sizes. If you aren’t sure if this class is for you\, drop a note to R’Steven!  \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/intention-3-16-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Interfaith,LGBTQ+
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