Celebrate Hanukkah with a walking tour of fried food favorites in honor of the miracle of oil! Tweens and teens (grades 6–12 divided by age) will hit up local restaurants, snack on delicious treats, and connect with friends while learning more about Hanukkah along the way. Come hungry, leave inspired (and maybe a little greasy!) […]
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 5 and under. Tickets are $36/family and half off for Builders. 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 […]
Hey Mensch parents (and anyone else who’d like to drop by)! Join Builder Andi Friedman for a casual Mahjong game and vegetarian brunch potluck. No experience necessary- but if you have a set and/or a card please bring it, as well as food to share! Register
Our Queer Youth Group is an affinity space for tweens and teens to explore the intersection of their Jewish and Queer identities while building community through fun events and activities. Register
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.
Join R'Ari and other Mishkanites for a day of service in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! This year, we will be volunteering with Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive—at home, at school […]
Join Rachel Mylan and Nathan for a day of social justice learning and action! We will start the day at Mishkan HQ with an hour of learning, songs, and pizza. Afterwards, please join us in walking a few blocks north to Sketchpad for a partner program with JUF Tov and Repair the World Chicago from […]
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 […]
What do we want future generations to know about this moment? Join Mishkanite Stacy Gillet of Once Upon Our Time Capsule, Rabbi Ari, and Mensch Academy Director Nathan Kaplin for an intergenerational evening of storytelling, creativity, and meaning-making. Together, parents and kids will create time capsules that explore the cultural artifacts and stories that shape […]
