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  • End-of-Sukkot Minyan + Meditation

    Rabbi Lizzi's Home in Northcenter Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Small Groups: MishQueers Sukkah Potluck

    Builder Home in North Park

    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. Register

  • Mishkan Chicago Brings Back: Simchat Torah!! (aka Mishkan’s Big Torah Party)

    CJDS 3730 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United States

    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. Join Rachel Mylan and Rabbi Ari Moffic at 5:00 PM to kick off the night with a celebration […]

  • Small Groups: 50+ Social Hour Does Pickleball Drills!

    St Philip School Gym 2500 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, United States

    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 […]

  • Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • Small Groups: Vaguely Jewish Fiction Book Club: Happy New Years

    Hybrid! (Builder Home in Logan Square with Zoom option)

    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. Register

  • Small Groups: Letters for Democracy

    Letters for Democracy 2026
    Builder Home in Bucktown Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Anti-Racism Book Club

    Anti-Racism Book Club

    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. Register

  • Raising Mensches: Drop-In Parenting Zoom

    Raising Mensches 2026 – 2027
    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)

    Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

    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 […]

  • Saturday Morning Unplugged

    Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

    The things you love about Mishkan in the morning: music, stretching, learning, and inspiration. Programming Saturday Morning Mishnah Study at 8:45 am: Our study session with Rabbi Steven diving into Pirkei Avot returns Rise & Shine at 10:00 am: Stories and songs for kids ages 0-4 Mah Tovu at 11:00 am: Artistic projects and a children's service […]

  • Rise and Shine

    Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

    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.