Small Groups: MishQueers Sukkah Potluck
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
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Mishkan Chicago Brings Back: Simchat Torah!! (aka Mishkan’s Big Torah Party)
CJDS 3730 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, Chicago, IL, United StatesSimchat 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 […]
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Small Groups: 50+ Social Hour Does Pickleball Drills!
St Philip School Gym 2500 West Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, United StatesCome 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 […]
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Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
VirtualThe 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 […]
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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
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Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
Builder Home in Bucktown Chicago, IL, United StatesAnd 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 […]
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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
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Raising Mensches: Drop-In Parenting Zoom
ZoomJoin 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 […]
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Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILJoin 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 […]
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Saturday Morning Unplugged
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILThe 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 […]
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Rise and Shine
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILStories, 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.
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Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
VirtualThe 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 […]
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Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
Builder Home in Bucktown Chicago, IL, United StatesAnd 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 […]
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Friday Night Shabbat
Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, ILJoin 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 […]
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Small Groups: 50+ Social Hour Chicago Bears Watch Party
Haymarket Pub 737 W Randolph St, Chicago, United StatesJoin 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. Register
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Small Groups: Rosh Chodesh October 2026
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILRosh 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. Register
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Small Groups: Studying Family Relationships in Six Stories of Genesis
VirtualThe 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 […]
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Small Groups: Letters for Democracy
Builder Home in Bucktown Chicago, IL, United StatesAnd 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 […]
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Shakespeare and the Hebrew Bible
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILCalling 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 […]
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How to Talk to Loved Ones: About the Midterms, at Thanksgiving, and Beyond
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILJoin 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 […]
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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
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Spiritual Technology for a Broken World
Sketchpad 4411 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United StatesHow 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 […]
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Shabbat Morning Mishnah Study (Fall 2026)
Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, ILAre 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 […]