For those of us who didn’t grow up Jewish, holidays can feel like a time when we’re left out or left behind. Join R’Steven to cover the basics of Purim and learn how to make this holiday your own. This program is intended for Jews-by-Choice: long-time, recent, and future converts welcome. After you attend this […]
Take a close look at the megillah: in this wine-soaked story, it’s the sober people making all the bravest, wildest, world-altering decisions. Let’s gather to get hyped for a wild night of profound spiritual transcendence—no substances necessary. This is a holiday of flipping things around: rather than discussing how to cope with a holiday known […]
Co-sponsored by Mishkan: "Purim parades itself as the most joyful day of the year, however, Megillat Esther is a story of intense crisis and violence. At the beginning, Jews face an existential threat, and at the end, Jews kill their enemies on a massive scale. In the wake of October 7th, these crises of Purim […]
Now that you’ve covered the basics, come celebrate with us. Join R’Steven for a drink of your choice before we head over to Mishkan's Purim celebration together. This program is intended for Jews-by-Choice: long-time, recent, and future converts welcome. Before you attend this class, please consider joining us for our How to Holiday: Purim Essentials […]
With every tick of the stock ticker and ring of the closing bell, all clocks count down to one fateful moment: March 23rd, the selling of Mishkan Chicago to its community. Join us as we navigate the existential angst and cutthroat negotiations that arise when a Founding Rabbi goes on sabbatical and leadership hangs in […]
Want to keep the Purim fun going on Zoom? After the fun and shenanigans of the Spiel and Megillah reading, get in your costume and bring your favorite beverage to keep the laughs going. This is a social space hosted by the Disability and Chronic Illness Small Group and open to anyone who would like […]
Please join us at the home of Danielle Klinenberg and Larry Alberg for our first ever Mensch Academy Purim Meetup! We'll celebrate the holiday with arts and crafts, conversation, an early dinner graze potluck, and other Purim-themed activities. Please bring a dish your family enjoys for the potluck. Costumes are encouraged, and as always, siblings […]
Your middle schooler (6th-8th Grader) is cordially invited to an extra tasty pre-seder, led by Rabbi Ari, where we’ll take a closer look at the themes of the Passover seder. We’ll hit the high notes of the Seder while connecting with other middle schoolers and enjoying a sweet afternoon. This program costs $10 per student. […]