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. Register
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 […]
Join Mishkan Chicago and Lawndale Christian Community Church for a new series bringing together adults in their 20s and 30s to share meals, study sacred text, and build relationships across lines of race, class, and faith. Over four gatherings hosted in each of our communities, we’ll explore biblical texts about land, place, and belonging — […]
Despite the tenuous ceasefire, Israelis and Palestinians still live under the threat of violence. Finding a path forward will take moral vision and the strength to hold many truths at once. Join R’Steven and other Mishkanites to share what's on our hearts and minds, as we have courageous conversations across our differences. This program is […]
Death is the one thing every one of us has in common — and yet, for many, it remains shrouded in mystery and fear. This four-part class invites us to face that reality with courage, curiosity, and Jewish wisdom. Join Rabbi Steven and Mishkan’s Progressive Chevra Kedisha to learn the rituals and practices around death […]
They say history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes. As we approach Purim, join Rabbi Lizzi for a fresh reading of the Book of Esther, not as history, but as satire, social commentary, and timeless reflection on power, identity, and survival. Together, we’ll explore how this ancient story captures the anxieties and dreams of […]
Join us for an evening with EcoPeace, an organization that brings together Israeli, Palestinian, and Jordanian environmentalists, policy makers, and educators to work toward a shared and sustainable future. For these efforts, EcoPeace has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize two years running. We’ll hear from founder and director, Gidon Bromberg, and beloved Mishkanite […]
Come learn with founder of Fat Torah and renowned Jewish Fat Liberation teacher, Rabbi Minna Bromberg, who will read from her new book and guide conversation. We often mask our anti-fat biases in the language of "health" or "wellness," but how does this impact our communal spaces and our relationships? Does Judaism have a different […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed until further notice. We look forward to welcoming Eliana Light to Mishkan later in the year
Some arguments build understanding – others build walls. Join Rabbi Lizzi and Robbie Gringras, co-founder of For the Sake of Argument, for a three-part workshop series designed to help us argue better: with compassion, curiosity, and conviction. Through text study, practice, and reflection, we’ll build the muscles we need to speak our truths, hear others […]