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 […]
Due to extreme weather, this program is moving online. Join us in this Virtual Meeting Room! Come hang out with other Neurodivergent adults! This program is clinician-led and sponsored by Maggie's Place. Register
What do we want future generations to know about this moment? Join Mishkanite Stacy Gillet of Once Upon Our Time Capsule, Rabbi Ari, and Mensch Academy Director Nathan Kaplin for an intergenerational evening of storytelling, creativity, and meaning-making. Together, parents and kids will create time capsules that explore the cultural artifacts and stories that shape […]
UPDATE: Due to weather, this program will now be meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85999081742 If you have a student in 4th grade, this orientation is for you! We’ll discuss the who, what, why, when, and where of the BMitzvah process and date selection. This is an opportunity for you and your 4th grader to meet other […]
Join Mishkan Chicago and Lawndale Christian Community Church for a new series bringing together adults in their 20s and 30s to share meals, study sacred text, and build relationships across lines of race, class, and faith. Over four gatherings hosted in each of our communities, we’ll explore biblical texts about land, place, and belonging — […]
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. Register
Despite the tenuous ceasefire, Israelis and Palestinians still live under the threat of violence. Finding a path forward will take moral vision and the strength to hold many truths at once. Join R’Steven and other Mishkanites to share what's on our hearts and minds, as we have courageous conversations across our differences. This program is […]
If you are wondering how to respond to ICE's continued presence in our city, join Mishkan's Local Action Team for our first Pizza, Parsha and Power of the new year! We will unpack the 2026 Illinois Coalition of Immigration and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) platform and learn how to make positive change together. Register
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
We're not doing a traditional service this week, so we've enlisted eight Mishkan Builders to help us keep the Shabbat vibes going in their homes across town! This is a great chance to get to know some of the people in our community who may live just around the corner. All ages welcome for a […]