Join Builder Kathryn Zamiela and bring your favorite craft to hang out with Mishkanites for a (mostly monthly) crafternoon! Tea and gluten-free snacks provided. Feel free to bring ideas for future group crafts! Register
Parents and 7th graders are invited to take part in a special giving circle, where we’ll explore the Jewish value of tzedakah and the impact of giving as a community. Each family will contribute $20 to the pot, which will be combined with several thousand dollars provided by JUF’s Giving Circle program. Together, the teens […]
Maybe you never celebrated becoming a b'mitvah. Maybe you did—and want a chance to return with new questions and a deeper sense of who you are today. Our Adult BMitzvah Cohort is an opportunity to dive deeper into your Judaism by embracing an important ritual of Jewish adulthood (no matter your age!) Together, we’ll explore […]
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
Join us for music from our Davening Team, uplifting liturgy, and reflection from our rabbis. This week's Shabbat will feature a guest drash on sobriety and a sober kiddush. During the High Holidays this past year, Rabbi Lizzi shared the life-changing impact of her experience as a bone marrow donor through Gift of Life. Inspired […]
Come hang out at Mishkan HQ with other Neurodivergent adults! There will be games, light snacks, and opportunities to connect with one another. Register This program is sponsored by Maggie's Place, Mishkan's holistic wellness center which provides support groups, resources, and pastoral counseling free of charge.
This spring, join Rabbi Lizzi to dive into the world of Kabbalah from a practical lens. This class will introduce participants to the sefirot (the divine energies– not dissimilar to Ayurvedic chakras). Over the course of the evening, we'll explore and experience their combinations as a tool for meditation and reflection. This class is discussion-based. […]
This class is the first in a series designed for young adults to dig into Jewish spirituality, created by Hebrew Seminary, co-sponsored by Silverstein Base Hillel of Lincoln Park, Anshe Emet Synagogue and Mishkan Chicago. According to Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, prayer should be an adventure of the soul– but that's not how the average […]
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
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 […]