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.
Join Pastah J and our friends at the Lawndale Christian Community Church for a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Over 55 years ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved into North Lawndale and voiced these words: “we have some challenging days ahead, some great and noble opportunities to make this a beautiful city that sits […]
Bring the Tu B'shvat to life and join us for a birthday party for the trees full of hands-on, nature-filled activities. We'll do havdalah, eat pizza, and enjoy some birthday […]
Make your Tu B'Shvat Seder extra fruity by joining the Queer Small Group and Builder Ronan Goforth for a delicious Tu B'Shvat Seder! Bring your favorite fruit and a dish to pass for the potluck. Together with friends, you'll get to try some new fruits, sing some songs, and celebrate the trees! The apartment is […]
On Purim we're told to drink until we don't know the difference between the hero and the villain of the story. But is drinking really necessary to capture the spirit of the story? (Spoiler alert: it's not!) This program is for folks who are sober, sober curious, or anyone thinking about their relationship to alcohol. […]
The award goes to...Queen Esther! We're headed to the Davis Theatre for a family-friendly Purim celebration complete with a shpiel, a red carpet and paparazzi, megillah reading, costume parade, and more! We’ll also fulfill the mitzvot of Purim by making kits for those in need (matanot l’evyonim). Tickets are $10/person and includes popcorn and hamentaschen […]
Live from Mishkan Chicago...it’s Shushan Night Live! Featuring our all-star spiel team in a live performance, a rabbi-rendition of “Hot Ones,” full megillah reading, and surprises to keep you laughing all night long. Join us in-person for this 21+ party (tickets are $36/person and include two drinks and heavy appetizers) or virtually ($10/screen). And as […]
