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SUMMARY:Teen Design Lab: Purim
DESCRIPTION:Join R’Ari and Ilana to create part of the Mishkan Family Purim experience! There are two opportunities to participate\, and all are welcome to come to one or both sessions. \nFebruary 12th 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Filming the Teen Spiel! @ Mishkan HQ\nTeens will meet at Mishkan HQ to enjoy a pizza dinner and then film the Teen Spiel – an energetic dramatization of the Purim story that will be screened at Family Purim.   \nMarch 1st 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM: Cartoonist Workshop & Running Family Purim! @ Copernicus Center\nTeens will meet with a professional cartoonist and learn how to draw out their “hero story.” This will be a mix of fun\, cartooning\, and identity building as inspired by the Purim story. Afterwards\, teens will set up and run the carnival at Family Purim! Lunch will be provided. \nRegister for one or both events here
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/teen-design-lab-purim/2026-03-01/
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CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Purim,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:We Need A Hero — Family Purim
DESCRIPTION:Biff! Bang! Boo Haman! Purim is the story of Esther — an unlikely hero who discovers her own power and steps forward at exactly the moment she’s needed. Join Mishkan for a superhero-themed Purim party\, celebrating heroes from our favorite comics and our own lives. Dress up as your favorite character and come play Spin-The-Wheel to discover your superpower. Test your luck at our Purim Carnival games\, create your own comics\, and try not to turn invisible in our Photo Booth! An on-site illustrator will bring the Purim story to life and then we will watch a super funny spiel created by the MishTeens. \nRegister For Family Purim\nSchedule of Events: \n\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Kindergarten – 5th Graders Party\n2:00 – 2:30 pm: Megillah and Spiel\n3:00 – 4:00 pm: Under 5s Party\n\n\n****\nOur Family Purim experience is co-created by the MishTeens! If your student is interested in contributing\, register for our Teen Design Lab: Purim on February 12th.
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/family-purim-2026/
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families,Holiday,Purim
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SUMMARY:Jew by Choice Purim Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Purim with friends old and new! Join Rabbi Steven for a pre-party happy hour where Jews-by-Choice — whether you’re long-time\, recent\, or just beginning your journey — can connect over a drink and conversation before heading together to Mishkan’s Purim celebration. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/jew-by-choice-purim-happy-hour-2026/
LOCATION:Paradise Park\, 1913 W North Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Jews By Choice,Purim
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SUMMARY:The Tonight Spiel: Purim 2026
DESCRIPTION:You’ve been invited to a taping of the hottest comedy program on air — The Tonight Spiel with Mishkan Chicago. Formal attire is strictly forbidden at our pre-show cocktail hour\, and only the most outrageous outfits will do at our costume parade. Then\, enjoy a hilarious night of entertainment featuring topical sketches lampooning the news written and performed by your charismatic hosts\, the Mishkan Spiel Team. Finally\, laugh along to our full Megillah reading with all-new ridiculous\, irreverent commentary. Whether you join us in-person as part of our live studio audience or via the boob tube (our state-of-the-art YouTube livestream)\, your sides will be bursting all night long. \nRegister for In-Person and Virtual Tickets\nSchedule of Events \n\n6:00 pm — Dinner + Cocktail Hour\n7:15 pm — Spiel + Full Megillah Reading\n9:15 pm — Afterparty + Dance Party\n10:00 pm — Last Call
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/adult-purim-2026/
LOCATION:Chop Shop\, 2033 W North Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Purim
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SUMMARY:For the Sake of Argument: A Workshop Series -- MOVED to Mishkan HQ!
DESCRIPTION:Some arguments build understanding – others build walls. Join Rabbi Lizzi and Robbie Gringras\, co-founder of For the Sake of Argument\, for a three-part workshop series designed to help us argue better: with compassion\, curiosity\, and conviction. Through text study\, practice\, and reflection\, we’ll build the muscles we need to speak our truths\, hear others fully\, and hold tension without breaking relationships. Just in time for Passover\, let’s transform how we talk\, how we listen\, and how we argue. \nThe 3/12 session is no longer postponed. We will meet at the original time of 7:00 – 9:00 PM at Mishkan HQ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a three-part workshop that meets on the following dates: March 12th\, March 19th\, and March 29th. This program is $36/attendee for General Admission and $18/attendee for Builders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/for-the-sake-of-argument-03-12-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Featured Home,Passover
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SUMMARY:Talking about Justice at the Seder Table
DESCRIPTION:Join Mishkan’s Local Action Team and Rabbi Lizzi for a conversation exploring how we can bring justice into our seder conversations. Together\, we’ll explore how to hold the ancient story of liberation alongside the realities of the world we live in today. We’ll share tools for navigating complicated conversations\, energizing your seder-goers to engage and participate\, and staying grounded in Jewish tradition even when people around the table don’t agree. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/talking-about-justice-at-the-seder-table-03-16-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Justice,Passover
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SUMMARY:Ugh\, I'm Bored: Keeping Kids Engaged at the Seder Table
DESCRIPTION:Join Rachel Mylan for strategies for engaging children in your seder! Whether you are hosting a seder for a wide array of ages\, or worried about bringing your child to someone else’s table\, we will discuss activities and new traditions for children at various developmental stages. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/ugh-im-bored-3-19-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Families,Featured Home,Holiday,Passover
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SUMMARY:Pesach Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Maximize the Passover 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 singing levels welcome! This month’s jam will feature selections for singing at your Seder Table. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/pesach-music-jam-03-26-26/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Music,Passover
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SUMMARY:Passover Bowling Party for 6th-8th Grade
DESCRIPTION:Strike down the Pharaohs in our lives! Join Rabbi Ari and Ilana for bowling at Timber Lanes. We will bowl\, munch on Passover goodies\, and play trivia together. This program costs $10 and is free for kids enrolled in Kadima Youth Group. \nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/6-8th-grade-passover-bowling-party-2026/
LOCATION:Timber Lanes Bowling\, 1851 W Irving Park Rd
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Passover,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:How to Holiday: Passover Prep
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot that goes into prepping for Passover. Join R’Steven for this hands-on workshop as we learn the ins and outs of getting your home ready for the holiday. We’ll practice by kashering (making suitable for kosher use) the Mishkan HQ kitchen for the holiday — as well as carbo-loading with some pizza to fuel our labor and get our last chametz in before Pesach. All ages are welcome! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/how-to-holiday-passover-prep/
LOCATION:Mishkan Chicago HQ\, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave #101\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Holiday,Passover
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