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  • Teen Design Lab: High Holidays

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

    Join R’Ari and Rachel Mylan for a workshop to create part of the Mishkan High Holidays experience! Students will learn about the different themes of the High Holidays and how […]

  • Get to Know Your Neighbors: High Holiday Edition

    Various Locations Across Chicago

    The High Holidays are a time for reflection, renewal, and—if we're being honest—a little bit of anxiety about seeing everyone again. Before the days arrive, gather for a Shabbat meal with fellow Mishkanites to get to know one another and discuss the themes of the season. Generous Builders are opening up their homes and providing […]

  • Get Deeper: High Holidays Spiritual Prep

    Foster Beach Chicago, IL, United States

    Just because it's the summer doesn't mean the High Holidays aren't coming up! Join us for a few spiritual warm-up reps: we'll blast the shofar (a spiritual wake up call, traditional to hear everyday during Elul), we'll set intentions for the season, and finally, we'll take a dip in the lake (aka go to the […]

  • Get Higher

    Get a Grip Trapeze 5200 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States

    Join R'Lizzi at Get a Grip and cross one last thing off your 5786 bucket list: Flying Trapeze. Strengthen your spiritual mettle (not to mention your rotator cuffs!) as we Get Higher in advance of the High Holidays. Learn more and register here, then drop us a line at [email protected] so we know you're coming. […]

  • Family Selichot

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

    In the final days of Elul, the month leading up to Rosh Hashanah, it is a tradition to gather to observe havdalah and sing songs called Selichot (Hebrew for “forgiveness”). Kindergarten - 5th grade students and their families are invited to join us for a pizza dinner. Afterwards, Rabbi Julie will lead havdalah, and themed […]

  • Selichot

    Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

    On the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah it’s an ancient (or at least pretty old) custom to sing and listen to music of the season. Think of it like a spiritual warm up with community, song, and havdalah! Services will begin at 7:00 PM and last until 9:00 PM. Register

  • Virtual Teen Design Lab HH 2026

    Zoom

    Join R’Ari for a workshop to create part of the Mishkan High Holidays experience! Students will learn about the different themes of the High Holidays and how they inform the Museum of Awe (our intergenerational family space on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). This virtual workshop is for students who weren't able to join the […]

  • Erev Rosh Hashanah — Livestream

    Virtual

    Join us for Get Higher 5787 — four days of joyful prayer, music, and high holy inspiration at the Copernicus Center. High Holidays with Mishkan are a chance to ground ourselves in a reflective and joyful space, draw strength from our traditions, and find steadiness when the world around us feels so off balance. Whether […]

  • Rosh Hashanah

    Copernicus Center 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join us for Get Higher 5787 — four days of joyful prayer, music, and high holy inspiration at the Copernicus Center. High Holidays with Mishkan are a chance to ground ourselves in a reflective and joyful space, draw strength from our traditions, and find steadiness when the world around us feels so off balance. Whether […]