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Tashlich and Beach Clean-Up at Montrose Harbor

Montrose Beach 601 West Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Cast off your sins and clean up some trash, paving the way for a fresh new start in 5783! We will sound the shofar (feel free to bring your own and join in) and do tashlich, the ritual of casting off sins to begin a new year. All ages welcome! Meet us at Montrose Beach […]

Kol Nidre

The Athenaeum Center 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for Get Higher 5783 — four days of joyful prayer, music, and high holy inspiration at the historic Athenaeum Theater. High Holidays at Mishkan are a chance to enter the reflective and joyful space that so many of us so desperately need right now. A space to sift through the chaos and pain […]

Yom Kippur

The Athenaeum Center 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for Get Higher 5783 — four days of joyful prayer, music, and high holy inspiration at the historic Athenaeum Theater. Yom Kippur Schedule9:15 – 10 am: Family Service*10:15 am – 11:15 pm: Family Shofar Service and Street Fest (outdoors)10:30 am – 2:30 pm: Yom Kippur Service + Torah Service*2:30 – 3:00 pm: Yizkor*3 – 5:30 pm: […]

Pumpkin Spice Sukkot Picnic off the 606

Churchill Park 1825 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Bring in Sukkot with an autumnal, low-key hang just off the 606 in Wicker Park. Shake the lulav and etrog and enjoy pumpkin spice treats in our sukkah. Bring your own picnic and dinner and reunite with friends post-High Holidays! Register

Friday Night Shabbat

Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

This week, we celebrate Sukkot and Hispanic Heritage Month with special guest Jonathan Mendoza! Jonathan is an award-winning Jewish and Mexican-American political and community organizer, spoken word poet, social justice educator, and musician. Following services, join us for Harvest Feast Shabbat Dinner where we will hear more from Jonathan and enjoy a catered dinner from […]

Harvest Feast Shabbat Dinner

Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

Following services, join us for Shabbat dinner as we celebrate Sukkot and Hispanic Heritage Month with special guest Jonathan Mendoza, an award-winning Jewish and Mexican-American political and community organizer, spoken word poet, social justice educator, and musician. A delicious vegetarian dinner will be catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar with dessert by Masa Madre ($30 per […]

Simchat Torah with Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

JRC 303 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States

The last of the torrent of fall holidays, this is the crown, the top, the end, the last gasp, the finale – klezmer music by JRC’s Heavy Shtetl, dancing with the Torah followed by a sweet treats. Families can join at 5 pm for a pizza party before the dancing! Co-sponsored by JRC, Jewish Reconstructionist […]

TransHallel on Rosh Chodesh Chanukah

Join TransHallel for a trans-led communal Hallel service as part of bringing in Rosh Chodesh Teves as well as the 6th day of Khanuke! This month led by Itai Gal and Simcha. Check out the FB event for more details and register here!

Halloween Shabbat Singalong with R’ Micah

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

Join us (in costume, if you want) for a special Shabbat morning service with our Musician-in-Residence, R’ Micah Shapiro. We will sing like spooky ghosts, dance like skeletons, and enjoy a sweet Shabbat morning.

Small Groups: Rosh Chodesh In Person

Builder's Home in Lakeview

Rosh Chodesh circle is a restorative and regenerative space for women* to reflect, connect, and learn. Drawing upon the beautiful curriculum from At The Well, this circle will be entirely community-led and follow a rotating leader model. Join Builder Abigail Kuchnir for this session where you’ll explore the themes and metaphors for the month of […]

Small Groups: 20’s and 30’s Pre Services Happy Hour

Builder's Home in Lakeview

Join the 20's and 30's Small Group for a Hanukkah themed Happy Hour at Builder Andie Linker's home. Ditch work when you can, and come by for cocktails and snacks. While there will be some drinks and snacks, BYOB and treats to round out the table. To make the mood even more festive, wear your […]