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READiculous Simchat Torah

Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

Join Mishkan and Anshe Emet Synagogue for a READiculously fun evening before our late-night study session. We will sing and dance and read Torah together, with a Community Dinner to follow. Register for Community Dinner Kids in 2nd grade through Pre-B’nai Mitzvah who want to read Torah should sign up to read HERE by September […]

Simchat Torah w/ Anshe Emet and Base LNCLN

Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL

We will be joining our friends at Anshe Emet and Base LNCLN for a Simchat Torah celebration! No registration is required for our Simchat Torah Celebration, but please register in advance if you would like to attend the Community Dinner beforehand at 5:30 pm. Following our dancing, we will enjoy a reception with dessert, open […]

Lakeview Donut Crawl (Tweens & Teens)

Stan's Donuts 3300 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

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 at Clark & Diversey at 1 pm and pick-up at the same location at 3 pm. Groups will be divided by age groups for their docent-led dessert […]

Virtual First Night of Hanukkah Candle Lighting

Dust off your menorah and join R'Steven on the first night of Hanukkah for a virtual candle lighting and intention setting. The lesson of this holiday is that each of us has the ability to create light, even in the midst of impossible darkness — how will you share your light this season? This event […]

Latke Shabbat Dinner

Second Unitarian Church 656 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL

Following services, join us for Shabbat dinner as we celebrate Hanukkah with special musical guest and songleader Rabbi Micah Shapiro. We'll get into the Hanukkah spirit with dreidels, Hanukkah songs, and festive fun in community. A delicious vegetarian dinner featuring a latke bar will be catered by Schmaltz & Vinegar ($18 per person). Register

Fry, Sing, Repeat: A Musical Hanukkah Party

Let’s fry up some fun and light the menorah! Led by our all-star cast of family educators, join us for family-friendly games and activities, singing, and of course, lots of yummy treats. The first hour, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, is geared toward kids ages 4 and under and will feature donuts; the second hour […]

Small Groups: 30’s and 40’s Hanukkah Game Party (featuring Havdalah)

Builder Home in Northcenter

Are you bored? Then get on BOARD for an awesome night of fun and games hosted by Builders Yonatan and Susan Shamgar! Join us for havdalah and Hanukkah candlelighting before snacking and playing board games, both old and new. This is a great chance to bring a game you've been meaning to try with a […]

Queer Hanukkah Hang

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

Join us for a Hanukkah hang, as we gather with other LGBTQ+ Jews and loved ones to light the hanukkiah. There will be a latke bar and snacks, refreshments, and plenty of time to schmooze. BYOM (bring your own menorah) if you’d like to help us light up the night! Register

Tu B’Shevat Music Jam

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

Celebrate Tu B’Shevat and celebrate the trees with a musically-themed seder 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 […]

Tu B’Shevat Winter Beach Clean-Up for 6th and 7th Graders

The Dock at Montrose Beach 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, United States

Celebrate Tu B'shevat, Jewish Earth Day, by cleaning up Montrose Beach. Bundle up for the weather including snow or hiking boots, a bag or bucket, and shovel. Following the clean up, we’ll gather at Everybody’s Coffee for hot chocolate (on Mishkan!) and learn more about the holiday. This program is geared toward 6th and 7th […]

How to Holiday: Purim Essentials

For those of us who didn’t grow up Jewish, holidays can feel like a time when we’re left out or left behind. Join R’Steven to cover the basics of Purim […]