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  • Seeing Into The Life Of Things: A Workshop In Gratitude, Blessing, And Imagination

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

    What if imagination is not an escape from reality, but a doorway into deeper connection? Join Scholar-in-Residence Rodger Kamenetz (author of Jew in the Lotus) for an interactive Shavuot workshop inspired by his latest book, Seeing into the Life of Things. Together, we’ll explore how poetry, attention, and blessing can open us to moments of […]

  • Tisha b’Av

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

    On Tisha b’Av we remember the most painful moments of our people’s history. While the destruction of the the first and second Temples in Jerusalem are the big headline losses, this holiday has become a container for our collective pain over generations and into the present, and an opportunity to examine our own role in […]

  • Music Jam: Rosh Chodesh Elul & Music for the High Holidays

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

    Maximize the Elul 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 […]

  • Small Groups: 20s/30s Elul Forest Bathing in West Ridge Nature Park

    West Ridge Nature Preserve 5801 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

    Join other 20s/30s Mishkanites to touch grass and engage in reflective journaling for the month of Elul. Those who prefer to can meet Builder Sara Cohen at Mishkan’s office at 10:30 AM to gather journaling supplies and transit over to West Ridge Park together, leaving the office by 10:45 AM. Once there, or for those […]

  • High Holidays Spiritual Listening Session

    Zoom

    We are now in Elul, the month leading up to the High Holidays, and it's chai time for some spiritual prep. Join Rabbi Lizzi after Morning Minyan for an hour of reflection as we share our hopes for the High Holy season. Join us following Morning Minyan on our usual Minyan Zoom link

  • 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 they inform the Museum of Awe (our intergenerational family space on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). They'll use their newfound insights and creativity to take […]

  • 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