Join R’Ari and Rachel Mylan for a two-day workshop to create part of the Mishkan High Holidays experience! The assembled teens will dive deeper into the themes of the High Holidays and use their newfound insights and creativity to design games and activities for our younger Mishkanites. Those activities will become the booths and attractions […]
Calling all parents of teens! This stage can be so hard and confusing and bewildering — but also exciting and fun and lovely. We are here for all of it! Come chat with fellow parents as we support each other through what it’s like to have a teenager. This group meets every 6 weeks or […]
Let’s go nuts for donuts! Join us for a Lakeview dessert crawl with stops at Firecakes, Mochinut, Stan’s Donuts, and XO Marshmallow. Drop-off at Stan’s Donuts at Clark & Diversey at 2 pm and pick-up at the same location at 4 pm. Groups will be divided by age groups for their docent-led dessert crawl. Regester
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 […]
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. Our first meeting of the Queer Youth Group will be Sunday, January 26th from 1-2pm. We will have cozy hot chocolate, chat and chill, and […]
Celebrate Tu B’shevat, Jewish Earth Day, by cleaning up Montrose Beach. Bundle up for the weather including snow or hiking boots. Following the clean up from 10-10:45, we’ll gather at Everybody’s Coffee for hot chocolate (on Mishkan!) and an interactive Tu Bishvat activity. 6th-8th Graders and their grown ups are welcome to come to both […]
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. Our next meeting of the Queer Youth Group will be Sunday, March 16th from 10:30am-12pm. We will explore Andersonville, do some thrift shopping, and get […]
Join Rabbi Ari for an afternoon of volunteer service with Care for Real, a local organization that helps low income residents access food and services. There are 15 total spots available (students and caregivers) for this program. You will be assisting with outdoor food distribution. You may be packing carts of food, bringing food outside […]
Strike down the Pharaohs in our lives! Join Rabbi Ari and Ilana for bowling at Timber Lanes. We will bowl, munch on Passover goodies, and play trivia together. 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. At this meeting, we will eat yummy food and play super fun games! We'll have plenty of options, but feel free to bring your favorite board […]
Build community with fellow 6th grade families and join us for pre-Shabbat pizza, followed by our Shabbat service at Second Unitarian Church (mere blocks away). 6th graders will be invited to lead the community in prayer. This is a great chance to check out a Mishkan Shabbat service and make new connections. This event was […]
Calling all 5th grade families, join us for a BMitzvah information session to touch base on the timeline, answer questions, and connect with other families. The exciting headline of this program is: your student will receive their Torah portion! Register
Join Rabbi Ari for a morning of volunteer service! There are 6 student spots total for this drop-off program. 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 […]
Join the 8th Grade Photography cohort of the Cohen Kadima Program to celebrate their year of learning! Students will present their photos about their own Jewish identity and global Jewry. Grape juice, wine, and cheese will be served. Register
Due to extreme weather conditions, our Shavuot Shabbat service will now be held at Second Unitarian. Shavuot is a celebration of Torah — revelation, enlightenment, growth, creativity, wisdom, knowledge, and…dairy?! At 5:30 pm, get into the spirit of Shavuot with our Pizza Picnic, a dairy-fest full of pizza, ice cream, and games before our Shabbat […]
Calling all parents of teens! This stage can be so hard and confusing and bewildering — but also exciting and fun and lovely. We are here for all of it! Come chat with fellow parents as we support each other through what it’s like to have a teenager. This group meets every 6 weeks or […]
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. Our last meeting of the school year for Queer Youth Group will be Saturday, June 14th from 10am-11am at Northcenter Town Square. We will celebrate […]
Join R’Ari and Rachel Mylan for a workshop to create part of the Mishkan High Holidays experience! The assembled teens will learn about the different themes of the High Holidays and how they inform the Museum of Awe (our intergenerational family space on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). They'll use their newfound insights and creativity […]
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
Calling all parents of teens! This stage can be so hard and confusing and bewildering — but also exciting and fun and lovely. We are here for all of it! Come chat with fellow parents as we support each other through what it’s like to have a teenager. This group meets every 6 weeks or […]
Mishkan's new Teen Animal Rights Club will meet monthly for volunteering and advocacy work. This club will be a student-directed opportunity to make change within our Mishkan community and beyond! Register
We’re kicking off our high school year with a special guest you won’t want to miss: Pamela Schuller, an incredible comedian, storyteller, Jewish educator, and disability advocate — check out her EliTalk here. Pamela will share hilarious and heartfelt stories about inclusion, self-confidence, and celebrating what makes you uniquely YOU. Then, we'll dive into an […]
High school students and 8th Graders are invited to an afternoon of creativity, connection, and practicing our Jewish values at Misericordia, a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Volunteers will help residents design and decorate their own unique hats or t-shirts at craft stations. Parents can stay […]
Join R'Ari for an afternoon playing with bunnies at Cuddle Bunny Chicago in Lakeview! This program is for 6th-8th graders, especially those who are working with animals as their BMitzvah projects! The cost for this event is $20, and space is limited. Learn more about Cuddle Bunny here. Please plan to drop off/pick up your student […]
Join Rabbi Ari for a morning of volunteer service! 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. Participants must be older than 12 and parents are welcome to join- please register by November 10th! Register
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!) […]
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
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 […]
Celebrate Tu B’Shevat, Jewish Earth Day, by cleaning up Montrose Beach. Bundle up for the weather including snow or hiking boots. Following the clean up from 10:00-10:40, we’ll gather at Everybody’s Coffee for hot chocolate (on Mishkan!) and an interactive Tu B'Shevat activity. 6th-8th Graders and their grown ups are welcome to come to both […]
Join R’Ari and Ilana to create part of the Mishkan Family Purim experience! There are two opportunities to participate, and all are welcome to come to one or both sessions. February 12th 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ Teens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and […]
Join R’Ari and Ilana to create part of the Mishkan Family Purim experience! There are two opportunities to participate, and all are welcome to come to one or both sessions. February 12th 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ Teens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and […]
Calling all parents of teens! This stage can be so hard and confusing and bewildering — but also exciting and fun and lovely. We are here for all of it! Come chat with fellow parents as we support each other through what it’s like to have a teenager. This group meets every 6 weeks or […]
Strike down the Pharaohs in our lives! Join Rabbi Ari and Ilana for bowling at Timber Lanes. We will bowl, munch on Passover goodies, and play trivia together. This program costs $10 and is free for kids enrolled in Kadima Youth Group. Register
Come join fellow Mishkan parents to nosh and talk about the challenges of parenting that come up as your kids get older. Everything from college, social media, connecting to emotions. Come with questions or just to be in conversation and support! Register
Join the 8th grade Photography cohort of the Cohen Kadima Program to celebrate their year of learning! Student will present their photos about their own Jewish identity and global Jewry. Grape juice, wine, and cheese will be served. 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
Join Rabbi Ari for a day of volunteer service with Care for Real, a local organization that helps low income residents access food and services. You will be assisting with outdoor food distribution, which may be packing carts of food, bringing food outside to clients, packing bags, or stocking shelves. Please dress for the weather […]
It’s the final KBM session and siyyum (celebration of completing our year of study)! The Siyyum will be a chance to debrief the year as a BMitzvah cohort and talk about what’s to come. We will all celebrate the BMitzvah journey and becoming the next leaders in our community. KBM students also have the opportunity […]
Come join Builder Morgan Vance and other parents of Mishkan teens for a hang meant to welcome new people into the group! This group typically meets every six weeks at someone's home, but this is a great time to come check us out if you are looking for community as a parent. Register
Join R’Ari and Rachel Mylan for a workshop to create part of the Mishkan High Holidays experience! Students will learn about the different themes of the High Holidays and how they inform the Museum of Awe (our intergenerational family space on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). They'll use their newfound insights and creativity to take […]
Join R’Ari for a workshop to create part of the Mishkan High Holidays experience! Students will learn about the different themes of the High Holidays and how they inform the Museum of Awe (our intergenerational family space on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). This virtual workshop is for students who weren't able to join the […]