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  • Polarization, Peacemaking, and Speaking Across the Divide: A 2-Part series with Reverend Alvin Bibbs and Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann

    Polarization, Peacemaking, and Speaking Across the Divide: A series with Reverend Alvin Bibbs and Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann
    Mishkan Chicago HQ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101, Chicago, IL

    Join us for a two-part workshop taught by Reverend Alvin Bibbs and Rabbi Lizzi that series that help will deepen our community's commitment to recognize and ease toxic polarization for the sake of making real world progress on the issues that divide us. Through interactive learning and real-world examples, participants will explore how faith-based communities […]

  • 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

  • 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. Today, we will discuss James by Percival Everett. Register

  • Saturday Morning Mishnah Study

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

    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 […]

  • Build Your Village

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

    Build your community with other new parents of babies as we sing, schmooze, and share the oys and joys of the first year of parenting. Build Your Village is led by Director of Early and Elementary Family Life Rachel Mylan. We will offer yummy snacks, but feel to bring your own nut-free favorites. The Build Your […]

  • Rise & Shine

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

    Stories, songs, and celebrating Shabbat for 0-4 year olds and their grown ups! Our Saturday service begins at 9:30 am, and families are welcomed to meet us for Rise & Shine at 10:00 am. No registration required. Children must be supervised by an adult.

  • Music Jam: Hanukkah Havdalah

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

    Maximize the Shabbat vibes in our monthly music jam led by Music Director Matthew Ellenwood, vocal coach and performance trainer. If you love music, singing, or playing, this is a great chance to sing in community with music of the season. Learn Mishkan’s music and technical music skills while meeting new friends. All music and […]

  • Ometz: For Jews in Recovery

    Ometz: For Jews in Recovery
    Sketchpad 4411 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United States

    Ometz is a confidential peer support group for Jews seeking a self-directed path to manage or change addictive behaviors. Facilitated by longtime Mishkan community member Tim “Amichai” Graves, this non-12 Step gathering focuses on personal empowerment, self-management, and growth, drawing strength from Jewish values. If you are looking for community and healing, please join us […]

  • Preparing for a Loved One’s Death

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

    How do we care for ourselves and our loved ones when facing loss? Join R’Steven and Catherine Durkin Robinson, an end-of-life doula and educator, to explore how we cope with a loved one’s illness, physical and mental changes, and eventual death. We will gather in a safe, supportive, and caring space with warm drinks and […]

  • Mishkan Hanukkah Market

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    We are excited to unveil our first-ever Hanukkah Market. Come early to Friday Night Shabbat on December 12th (our last in-person Shabbat of 2025!) to enjoy drinks and snacks while perusing handmade art, Judaica, jewelry, and crafts. The incredible art is all handmade by Mishkanite artists, including Builders like Leigh Goldsmith and Jane Charney, as well […]