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SUMMARY:End-of-Sukkot Minyan + Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The seventh and final day of Sukkot is Hoshanah Rabbah\, a super sneaky second chance to set our intentions for the year ahead (don’t tell Yom Kippur). To mark the end of the holiday season\, we take the willow branches from our lulavim and beat them into the ground. We’re going to pair the ritual drama with uplifting song and meditative chanting led by Cantor Liz Berke and Miriam Klevan. There will be a short Yizkor. Hope to see you in R’Lizzi’s sukkah for this special celebration\, sponsored by Maggie’s Place in partnership with the Chicago Community Mikvah. You can join us virtually at our usual Morning Minyan link. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/sukkot-minyan-10-02-26/
LOCATION:Rabbi Lizzi’s Home in Northcenter\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Sukkot
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: MishQueers Sukkah Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Builder Jenna Pollock and Sarah Buckley\, this intimate sukkot gathering features a potluck dinner. They’ll provide a main course and non-alcoholic drinks. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/mishqueers-sukkah-potluck-10-02-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in North Park
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Small Groups,Sukkot
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SUMMARY:Mishkan Chicago Brings Back: Simchat Torah!! (aka Mishkan's Big Torah Party)
DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah is the last of the torrent of fall holidays: the crown\, the top\, the end\, the last gasp\, the finale– and is all about celebration of how far we’ve come\, and where we’re going next. \nJoin Rachel Mylan and Rabbi Ari Moffic at 5:00 PM to kick off the night with a celebration for kids and families with bite-sized amounts of Torah reading\, dancing and singing\, followed by a community pizza party. \nOur grown-up celebration with Rabbis Lizzi\, Steven\, Julie\, and the Davening Team\, starts at 7:00 PM with singing\, circles of dancing\, Torah reading and Mishkanites sharing their own hot Torah takes as we celebrate Jewish wisdom in all its forms. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/simchat-torah-10-03-26/
LOCATION:CJDS\, 3730 N California Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Holiday,Simchat Torah
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DTSTAMP:20260929T182717Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: 50+ Social Hour Does Pickleball Drills!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us after celebrating Simchat Torah for pickleball drills! Pickleball is more fun with friends and when your game is on point. Drills help you build muscle memory and improve your shot technique. We will be coached by Pickleball Johnny and his team for a one-hour session. Cost is $25 paid directly to the instructor; further payment instructions will be included in the confirmation email. All levels welcome but some game experience is needed. \nNote: This session was originally for 50+ but is now open to any age! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-50-plus-pickleball-drills-10-04-26/
LOCATION:St Philip School Gym\, 2500 West Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Chicago\, 60659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T161357Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-05-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260918T154138Z
CREATED:20260909T150004Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Vaguely Jewish Fiction Book Club: Happy New Years
DESCRIPTION:Join Builder Debbie Kaltman for a High Holidays-themed Vaguely Jewish Fiction Book Club! Please come having read Hap­py New Years by Maya Arad; translated by Jes­si­ca Cohen. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-jewish-fiction-book-club-10-05-26/
LOCATION:Hybrid! (Builder Home in Logan Square with Zoom option)
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,High Holidays,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T153236Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:And just like that…. the midterms are less than 3 months away. There’s work to be done! Come write postcards to swing state voters with Builder Debbie Lessin and help turn out the vote for key elections. Debbie is hosting for windows\, so if you need to come late or leave early that’s ok\, just come be a part of the effort! We’ve got plenty of sessions\, so come to one\, or come to all! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-letters-for-democracy-10-06-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Bucktown\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260127T154705Z
CREATED:20260121T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T154705Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260716T193345Z
CREATED:20260716T193345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T193345Z
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SUMMARY:Raising Mensches: Drop-In Parenting Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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 designed to give you a spiritual reset in the middle of busy parenting life — no prep required\, just bring yourself. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/raising-mensches-10-09-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T094500
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extended Saturday Morning Mishnah from 8:45am-9:45am during Shabbat Services. Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven on Shabbat mornings to dive into the world of the rabbis. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. Feel free to join us at services after or to head out into your day! \nThis program is drop-in and will meet from 8:45 – 9:45 AM before the following Saturday Morning Shabbat Services: 10/10\, 10/24\, 11/7\, 11/21\, 12/5\, 12/19 \nIf you plan on attending any of these sessions we ask that you register here. You only need to register once! We will send an email reminding you of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T123000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\n\nSaturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\nMah Tovu at 11:00 am: Artistic projects and a children’s service for grades K-5.\n\nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-10-10-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T104500
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SUMMARY:Rise and Shine
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/rise-and-shine-10-10-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260924T161437Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-12-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T153116Z
CREATED:20260819T152727Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:And just like that…. the midterms are less than 3 months away. There’s work to be done! Come write postcards to swing state voters with Builder Debbie Lessin and help turn out the vote for key elections. Debbie is hosting for windows\, so if you need to come late or leave early that’s ok\, just come be a part of the effort! We’ve got plenty of sessions\, so come to one\, or come to all! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-letters-for-democracy-10-16-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Bucktown\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T202134Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T202134Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for music from our Davening Team\, uplifting liturgy\, and reflection from our rabbis. Music\, prayer and special guests will differ week to week\, but you can always count on this Friday wind down to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. \nWatch the livestream on Mishkan’s YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information!
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/friday-night-shabbat-10-16-2026/
LOCATION:Second Unitarian Church\, 656 W Barry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: 50+ Social Hour Chicago Bears Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us (the 50+ Mishkanites!) on Sunday\, October 18 for a Bears v. Falcons watch party at Haymarket Pub! Everyone will cover their own food and drinks. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-50-plus-bears-watch-party-10-18-26/
LOCATION:Haymarket Pub\, 737 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260925T153102Z
CREATED:20260925T153102Z
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Rosh Chodesh October 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 is entirely community-led and follow a rotating leader model\, with oversight by Builders Judy Yacker & Hannah Podhorzer. *This is a trans-inclusive space for all women. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-rosh-chodesh-10-18-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T190000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-19-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:And just like that…. the midterms are less than 3 months away. There’s work to be done! Come write postcards to swing state voters with Builder Debbie Lessin and help turn out the vote for key elections. Debbie is hosting for windows\, so if you need to come late or leave early that’s ok\, just come be a part of the effort! We’ve got plenty of sessions\, so come to one\, or come to all! \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-letters-for-democracy-10-20-26/
LOCATION:Builder Home in Bucktown\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T210000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and the Hebrew Bible
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poets\, writers\, word nerds\, and former theater kids! Miss your high school English class? Love Shakespeare? Ever wondered where that guy pulled his biggest themes from? Join Rabbi Julie for a text study series that dives deep into the surprising and sometimes funny parallels between the world’s greatest plays and the stories of the Hebrew Bible.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shakespeare-and-the-hebrew-bible-10-20-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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SUMMARY:How to Talk to Loved Ones: About the Midterms\, at Thanksgiving\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join Michael Palmer and Rabbi Steven for a workshop that offers communication skill-building for difficult conversations and a framework for vibrant dialogue across diverse viewpoints\, backgrounds\, and generations. Using the approach provided by Resetting the Table\, we’ll focus on issues that are front of mind for American Jews as we approach the Midterm elections. Participants exchange views and personal experiences\, surface differences and commonalities\, and practice skills for addressing differences honestly and constructively. \nPizza will be provided at 5:30 PM with the workshop starting at 6:00 PM. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/midterms-resetting-the-table-10-21-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T210000
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CREATED:20260121T185517Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/anti-racism-book-club-2-5-2/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Justice,Small Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T111500
DTSTAMP:20260930T151242Z
CREATED:20260930T151242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T151242Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Technology for a Broken World
DESCRIPTION:How do we respond to a broken world? The early rabbis formed our tradition during a time when it felt like everything was falling apart. Recognizing that we can’t always fix things\, they developed spiritual technology to help us navigate disaster\, show up for one another\, and build the kinds of communities that can help us through whatever comes next. Join Rabbi Steven for a 4-part series about these ancient tools – and how we can apply them to our lives today. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/spiritual-technology-for-a-broken-world-10-23-26/
LOCATION:Sketchpad\, 4411 N Ravenswood\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T094500
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CREATED:20251204T202358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202727Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Are you someone who loves studying rabbinic texts? Or perhaps you are thinking about exploring them for the first time? Join Rabbi Steven before services on Shabbat mornings (there will be coffee!) to dive into the world of the rabbis. We will begin with Pirkei Avot\, a compilation of rabbinic wisdom from the 1st and 2nd centuries CE. Texts will be in Hebrew and English. \nThis program is drop-in and will meet from 8:45 – 9:45 AM before the following Saturday Morning Shabbat Services: 10/10\, 10/24\, 11/7\, 11/21\, 12/5\, 12/19 \nIf you plan on attending any of these sessions we ask that you register here. You only need to register once! We will send an email reminding you of upcoming sessions.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shabbat-morning-mishnah-study-fall-2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T123000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music\, stretching\, learning\, and inspiration. \nProgramming\n\nSaturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns\nRise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4\n\n  \nThere will not be ASL provided for this service. \nWatch the livestream on the Mishkan YouTube channel. \nComing for the first time? Let us know who you are so we can give you a special hello and introduce you to other Mishkanites. \nLooking to help out? We’re in need of volunteer greeters to welcome people into Mishkan before services. You can sign up here or email Michael at michael@mishkanchicago.org for more information
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/saturday-morning-unplugged-10-24-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T104500
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SUMMARY:Rise and Shine
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/rise-and-shine-10-24-2026/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Shabbat
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T203000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Divorce Support
DESCRIPTION:Led by Builder Vered Hankin\, this intimate and confidential gathering is for people who are getting divorced or have gone through divorce\, to connect with each other\, create a network of support\, and change the conversation together. \nThis program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place\, Mishkan’s holistic wellness center which provides support groups\, resources\, and pastoral counseling free of charge. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-divorce-support-10-18-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place,Small Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
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SUMMARY:Disability & Chronic Illness Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In this clinician led support group for adults (18+) experiencing disability or chronic illness can find a safe and supportive space to discuss their struggles and successes with like-minded peers who understand. This program is sponsored by Maggie’s Place. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/disability-chronic-illness-support-group-10-26-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Maggie's Place
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
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SUMMARY:Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Bereshit (Genesis) portrays our founding mothers and fathers as imperfect people grappling with raw emotions—love\, fear\, greed\, jealousy\, rejection\, sorrow— all unfolding within a Divine covenant that intensifies the drama. Modern scholars tell us these ancient tales were compiled after the exile to Babylon\, incorporating many folk traditions. Over the millennia\, Jews have learned that unpacking the interactions of our spiritual progenitors can help us reflect on the complexity of relationships with one another\, with our tribe of birth/choice\, and within ourselves. Join Builders Ted and Wendy Besmann weekly for virtual discussions (or just come when you can!) as they explore six of these stories that we will read in the upcoming parshiyot. We’ll end the series with Rabbi Julie offering a rabbinic perspective! \nRegister \nIsaac and Rebecca: The middle patriarch Isaac has a remarkably passive role in his own life story; by contrast\, his wife Rebecca is a wily strategic thinker who demands answers from God and elevates her clever son Jacob over his older\, physically stronger brother Esau. What might the story tell us about the traits that we value most as a people? How have these traits affected us as a people and as individuals within our birth and found families? \nJacob and Esau: The story of an elder brother’s hunger results in an impulsive decision to trade his birthright for lentil stew\, in stark contrast with a younger brother’s cool calculation in withholding food until he’s promised something of greater value. What does this story tell us about how our tradition views acting from the heart instead of the head? What might it teach us about unintended consequences? \nJacob and Laban: The transactional relationship between Jacob and his unscrupulous great-uncle Laban is a study in how a powerless young stranger doesn’t get mad\, he gets even—ending up a wealthy man with two wives. How does this compare and contrast with our tribe’s experience through the centuries? \nRachel and Leah: Two sisters vie for the same man because status comes through motherhood. Leah bears many children but is unloved; Rachel wins love but dies in childbirth. Why do people relegated to a lower rung of society choose to cooperate or compete? What makes the difference? \nJoseph and his brothers: In a story that echoes Babylonian and Persian traditions\, naive hubris falls prey to jealous trickery\, and a powerless young man must gain wisdom through privation as he scrabbles his way to success. What makes a rags-to-riches story so compelling? Is Joseph an opportunist or a hero? \nJoseph and Judah: Joseph\, alienated from his people\, makes the painful journey toward reconciliation with those who hurt him\, while his older brother Judah repents his complicity and offers a selfless sacrifice to save a younger brother. Are there similarities/differences between this younger/elder story and that of Jacob and Esau? How has reconciliation\, forgiveness\, and reparation affected us as a people?
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/small-groups-studying-family-relationships-in-six-stories-of-genesis-10-26-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Small Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T210000
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CREATED:20260930T145855Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and the Hebrew Bible
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poets\, writers\, word nerds\, and former theater kids! Miss your high school English class? Love Shakespeare? Ever wondered where that guy pulled his biggest themes from? Join Rabbi Julie for a text study series that dives deep into the surprising and sometimes funny parallels between the world’s greatest plays and the stories of the Hebrew Bible.  \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/shakespeare-and-the-hebrew-bible-10-27-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home
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