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 […]