This is an alternative second day service with a more intimate vibe and location and attendance is one of the many perks of being a Builder at Mishkan. Learn more about Buildership here. Tickets for Get Higher 5778 are now available. Get Your Tickets
Whether you became a Builder in the last six months or have been with us as Builders since the beginning and want a refresher on what your Buildership entails, you're invited! We love our Builders and it's been a while, so come by for some nosh, some libations (beer/wine, non-alcoholic delicious drinks) and hang time with Mishkan Rabbis, […]
We’ve been thinking a lot about how grateful we are for our Builders, the people who help us make all that we do possible. To thank them for being the awesome group of community builders that they are, we decided to throw a little party. We’re talkin’ one awesome night of good company, craft brews & non alcoholic sparkling beverages, pizza […]
Calling all new builders! Join us for a relaxed happy hour at the Mishkan space. If you're interested in becoming a builder, now is the time! Get in touch with Rhonda for more information at [email protected]. If you're already a new Builder, RSVP here!
Join us for our annual Builder Bash at Barcocina in Lincoln Park. We'll have Mexican-inspired snacks & margaritas, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks, plus not-your-average-raffle. We look forward to spending the evening together! Tickets are $8/each. RSVP
Calling all new and new-ish Builders! Please join us for a brief orientation with R'Lizzi on community culture + expectations + opportunities, followed by an all-Builder Happy Hour with apps, drinks and mingling. All at Mishkan HQ. RSVP
We'll kick it off with drinks and nosh followed by an orientation/learning led by R'Lizzi for new (and newish) Builders on community culture, expectations and opportunities you might not know about. All Builders are welcome for this chance to mix & mingle, especially those who have not yet attended a Builder orientation. Register
Join fellow Builders for virtual Shabbat dinner post-Mishkan services on Friday. RSVP required and capacity is limited.
Calling all new and new-ish Builders! BYOB as we kick it off with a round of check-ins followed by an orientation/learning led by R’Lizzi on community culture, expectations and Mishkan opportunities you might not know about. All Builders are welcome, especially those who have not yet attended a Builder orientation! And if you've been on […]
All Builders are welcome for this chance to mix & mingle, 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 to discuss how we can continue building […]
Reunited and it feels so good! Builders, join us for a Shabbat service for the ages - filled with music, inspiration, and all the air hugs you can handle. Masking and social distancing will be observed. We'll meet outdoors in North Center; the location will be sent upon registration. As we begin to “open” for […]
Calling all out-of-state Builders! Join us for an evening of learning led by R'Deena about "the Mishkan." You know, that tabernacle that traveled all over the desert...and our namesake. Meet others from across the country (and maybe even internationally, if they can keep their eyes open) as we dive deeper into community with Builders who […]
Join Mishkan and our Jewish Emergent Network sister congregations for an in-the-family primer with Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund (and IKAR cofounder), whose new book, Can We Talk About Israel? (illustrated by IKARite Christopher Noxon) will come out in September. This will be an opportunity to gain some critical context and ask […]
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 […]
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 […]
Calling all out-of-state Builders! Join us for Havdalah and an evening of Jewish Ghost Stories led by R’Steven. Meet others from across the country (and maybe even internationally, if they […]
For Builders, by Builders. At this inaugural meeting of Kehillah Kabbalah, Builder Matthew Ellenwood will survey the history, ideas, and themes within esoteric Judaism. The virtual meeting will include a […]
For Builders, by Builders. At this second meeting of Kehillat Kabbalah, Builder Matthew Ellenwood will survey the foundational history of esoteric Judaism and discuss highlights of several key texts. The […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. […]
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 […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. […]
Join Tennessee Builder, Ted Besmann, for a virtual six week study group centered around Jewish Theology in Our Time: A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief. […]
At this third meeting of Kehillah Kabbalah, Matthew will offer an overview of the Kabbalah of Shabbat based on the work of Dr. Elliott Ginsburg, and Dr. Morris Faierstein. Matthew and his husband Keith will then lead a musical havdalah ceremony after the presentation. Any Mishkan builder is welcome to attend this presentation and havdalah. […]
If you’re in your 20s and looking to build community, then join us for this potluck dinner. This program will be hosted and led by Mishkanites Abby Kuchnir and Jacob Levin, and we’ll celebrate Shabbat together over delicious food, joyful company, and conversation. All participants are expected to be vaccinated, as this is an indoor […]
A spiritual spring cleaning workshop focusing on finding more joy. Led by Rabbi Lizzi alongside Builder family Martin Friedman, Felicia Savage Friedman, and Maya Savage — expert facilitators in racial justice and Raja yoga. We will unpack our identities and move out of places we might feel stuck. Working with the spiritual themes of Shabbat […]
Join Builders Josh Schwartz and Eliot Colin as they host our May Queer Shabbat Potluck. Open to all members of the Mishkan LGBTQIA+ community, bring your favorite dish, dessert or drink to celebrate together. A great opportunity to mark Shabbat, meet someone new, and celebrate identity. This will be hosted at a Josh's home in […]
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. Join a Builder leader for this session where you’ll explore the themes and metaphors for the month of […]
Connect with other Mishkanites about the joys and oys of pandemic toddler parenting. Bring your toddlers (ages 12 - 24 months) to play and schmooze for a low-key Shabbat playdate. This will be the first of what we hope will become a monthly gathering with a rotating host structure. This will be hosted at Rhonda […]
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 […]
To celebrate Shavuot, join Builders Rodrigo Diaz and Anna Wertheim for a six-course, homemade meal and brief discussion. It is customary on Shavuot to eat dairy to celebrate receiving the […]
After a two year hiatus, we are excited to announce that Builder Bash 2022 is on! We're headed to Park & Field in Logan Square for a fun summer party just for you, our Builder family, complete with apps, drinks, games (think cornhole, foosball, shuffleboard, etc), and tons of opportunities to connect with your Builder […]
Interested in challenging your beliefs? In engaging more thoughtfully in anti-racist thought? Mishkan's anti-racist book club is opening again to new members, and we would love to learn with you. Starting June 29th, we will meet on Wednesdays to begin Eve Ewing's acclaimed non-fiction work "Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s […]
Calling all LGBTQ+ Mishkanites! Mishkan's Queer Small Group is hosting another Shabbat Potluck, and you're invited. This month, we will be hosted by Builder Liz Schuller and her partner at […]
Calling all LGBTQ+ Mishkanites! Mishkan's Queer Small Group is hosting another Shabbat potluck, and you're invited. This month, we will be hosted by Builders Dan Forbush and Max Beshers at […]
There's no such thing as too much dessert or too many new friends. Join us for a 20s and 30s cookie potluck in the park! Bake (or buy) your favorite […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! Led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan, this three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. We expect adults to be vaccinated, […]
Join our out-of-town Builder, Lauren Bailey, who will be tuning in from Champaign, IL, for Havdallah and a low-key evening together. If you live outside of Chicago or prefer relaxed virtual spaces, this is the event for you. Bring your coloring, crafting, knitting, or journaling and join for a relaxing evening. We'll start with Havdallah, […]
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 […]
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! Led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan, this three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. We expect adults to be vaccinated, […]
Join builders Yoni and Julia Labow for a new Mishkan potluck group for Mishkanites in their 20s and 30s. Bring your favorite shabbat dish, dessert or drink and celebrate the sabbath with a potential new best friend. Bring your friends and come along for an awesome shabbat dinner in the Ukrainian Village. Register
Build your community with other new parents of babies (12 months and under)! Led by Music Specialist Rachel Mylan, this three-part series is a chance to sing, schmooze, and share oys and joys with other families. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. We expect adults to be vaccinated, […]
Join Builders Natalie Dibo and Jacob Portman for a new-ish Mishkan potluck group for Mishkanites in their 20s and 30s. Bring your favorite Shabbat dish, dessert or drink and celebrate the sabbath with a potential new best friend. Bring your friends and come along for an awesome Shabbat (veggie) dinner in North Center/Lincoln Square. Accessibility […]
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 […]
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 […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
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 […]
Following outdoor Shabbat at North Center Town Square, join fellow Builders to celebrate summer and sunshine over dinner and drinks. We'll have a full-spread complete with fajitas, chips and guac, and tacos. Please note that this program is for Builders ages 21+ (margaritas and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided). Registration is $10/Builder. Registration has closed.
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
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 […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
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’Steven and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can continue building a culture […]
This popular workshop offers communication skill-building for charged conversations on Israel and Palestine, and a forum for dialogue across disagreement. Participants will exchange views and experiences around Israel and Palestine, surface differences and commonalities, and practice communication skills for engaging differences directly and constructively. The workshop builds community capacity to explore disagreements while strengthening relationships, […]
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 […]
Hey Builders, you’re invited to a special Builder-only Happy Hour. Before the Shabbat service starts, we'll gather in the upstairs loft space at Second Unitarian Church (accessible via one full flight of stairs). There will be delicious snacks, drinks, and ample opportunities to connect with old and new friends…there may even be a game and […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you’ll join […]
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 […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you’ll join […]
Come picnic with us, Builder! We’re throwing a pizza party in a park just east of where services will be held (exact location provided upon registration). BYOCOPB (bring your own chair or picnic blanket) and we’ll bring the food. Connect with Builder pals, both old and new, and even enjoy a DIY activity for kids. […]
Volunteer with fellow Builders 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 so excited to be partnering with them and hope you'll join […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come picnic with us, Builder! We’re throwing a pizza party at Parker just before Shabbat services. BYOCOPB (bring your own chair or picnic blanket) and we’ll bring the food. Connect with Builder pals, both old and new, and even enjoy a DIY activity for kids. Register
Join us for a Builder-exclusive musical Shabbat experience co-led by Rabbi Lizzi and special guest Aly Halpert, a queer Jewish musician, educator, and activist whose original music uplifts, inspires, and helps us imagine new possibilities. A longtime songleader for organizations like Let My People Sing, Kol Tzedek, and Eden Village Camp, Aly has written melodies […]
Have you taken the plunge to join our community recently and want to celebrate it a little more? We do too! This is a great chance to schmooze with other new Builders and deepen your connection to the community. Stay for Shabbat after for a double dose of Ruach! Register
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'Steven and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can continue building a culture of […]
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'Steven and break into chevruta (paired groups) to discuss how we can continue building a culture of […]
Ever wondered how to bake the perfect hamantaschen — or what mishloach manot even are? Join Rabbi Steven and other Mishkan Builders in conjunction with Zeitlin's Deli for a hands-on Purim prep workshop where we’ll roll up our sleeves, fill our cookies with something sweet, and learn the joyful tradition of giving gifts of food […]
A weekend retreat all about you – and your family. Join us for our annual family camp weekend on April 24-26 in Oconomowoc, WI. Mishkan’s family camp is designed to help families relax, have fun, and spend quality time together while building community, making new friends, and engaging with and learning about Jewish rituals and […]
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 […]
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 before we party at the Builder Picnic the following night! We will gather on Zoom for intros and a welcome by R'Steven and break into chevruta (paired groups) […]
Come picnic with us, Builder! We’re throwing a pizza party at Welles Park just before Shabbat services. BYOCOPB (bring your own chair or picnic blanket) and we’ll bring the food. Connect with Builder pals, both old and new, and even enjoy a DIY activity for kids. Register