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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s go nuts for donuts! Join us for a Lakeview dessert crawl with stops at Firecakes, Mini Donut Factory, Stan’s Donuts, and XO Marshmallow. Drop-off at Stan’s Donuts in Lakeview at 1 pm and pick-up at Stan’s Donuts at 3 pm. Groups will be divided by age groups for their docent-led dessert crawl. Register
Join us for Hanukkah stories and songs led by Chicago’s Drag Bubbie Merriam Levkowitz at Rattleback Records in Andersonville! Following stories, we will light our hanukkiah and walk away with yummy sufganiyot (donuts). Storytime for families with kids 4 and under is 4:00 - 4:45 pm; storytime for families with kids K-5 is 5:00 - […]
Schmooze and celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a live DJ and performance by Merriam Levkowitz, Chicago's Drag Bubbie. Have a drink, grab a snack, and maybe get your holiday shopping in for the music lovers in your family. Bring your own hanukkiah for a candlelighting at 7:45 pm. This is a casual, drop-in […]
Join Mishkan and Keshet for the second night of Hanukkah, as we gather with other LGBTQ+ Jews and loved ones to light the hanukkiah. There will be a latke bar and doughnuts, refreshments, and plenty of time to schmooze. BYOM (bring your own menorah) if you'd like to help us light up the night! This […]
Spill the tea and roll the dice with your favorite group at Mishkan! You're in for a fun night hosted by game lover and Builder Ellie Goldstein. Pending permission from the bar, there will be a quick and festive menorah lighting before getting down to the games. The bar and Ellie have a number of […]
The blizzard can't cancel our Hanukkah spirit! Join us for a virtual candle lighting where we will sing Hanukkah songs and enjoy each others' company from the safety of our own homes. Zoom link
Due to extreme weather conditions, this in-person program has been canceled. However, we are still on for candle lighting and singing Hanukkah songs! Join us for a brief virtual service at this Zoom link.